OVERLAND CAMPING OPTIONS
The term overlanding describes self-reliant adventure travel to remote destinations where the journey is the primary goal. Typically using off-road capable vehicles where the principal form of lodging is camping.
Overlanding is about exploration, rather than conquering obstacles. While the roads and tracks we travel might be rough or technically challenging, they are the means to an end and not the goal itself; which is to see and learn about our world, whether it be a weekend trip 100kms from home or a 10,000kms trip across another continent.
Means to an end
The vehicle and equipment can be simple or extravagant as they, too, are simply a means to an end; history, wildlife, scenery and self-sufficiency being the key rewards of overlanding.
It might seem obvious to point out, but the principal form of lodging while overlanding is camping. Being vehicle borne, we have various options available to us and in this article, I will try to set out the pros and cons of these options whilst trying to remain as objective as possible.
The options that will be discussed are Rooftop tents (RTTs), swags, conventional ground tents and various in-truck set-ups.
