Overlanding Is Dead... Long Live Overlanding

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Im old enough to remember when we just called this camping.

I don’t agree with not naming companies that are taking advantage of customers with shitty products. If this is how they think of recovery gear, why would I trust them with survival gear. This is not the “moral high ground” you think it is. There’s ZERO shame or negative impact to your character for calling out cheap, unsafe gear makers. Please name them.

Another thing people should realize is not the case is you do not need to spend thousands of dollars on your rig to enjoy the hobby and go have fun. A lot of these YouTubers get free stuff from sponsors or major discounts like 50% off or more. So they can do these amazing builds but most people don’t or can’t do that right out the gate!

I appreciate your wisdom. As a new guy wanting to get in to this, I’ve come to realize I need to seek out guys like yourself that I can build a trust in and then take it slow in building out my setup. Thanks.

Man, I really wanted a slo-motion shot of that sad little shovel getting destroyed. Nice video, Nate.

Thank you for opening this, some important points right here

I received that same shovel for a gift from someone and I had work hard to pretend I liked it and needed one just like it.

Honestly when I actually got informed on these add ons for your rig and started to understand how over priced everything is I went DIY... AKA Prinsu roof rack or Sherpa for $900-1400 for my 4 Runner, found out what they're made of etc and was honestly sick to my stomach. The Extruded Aluminum for the racks and cross bars can be bought from multiple sights who will cut to your needs etc for $100-200 and a few pieces of Aluminum/Metal for rails and front flair is $100 or less.. so you can build your own for $300 or even less... Thats a major upcharge for something that can be built with some time, homework, and a angle grinder... 😅

Greatly appreciate your comments on this emerging trend/issue in the space. We have a relatively small Youtube channel, yet still receive weekly messages from fly by night companies asking us to rep their gear. It's wild really, and hard to predict the long term ramifications for the industry. In general we would love to see more of an emphasis from journalists, YouTubers and influencers on buying less stuff. Instead they should focus on high quality equipment that actually enhances the outdoor experience.

Being specific about the fluff that is more fluff than useful would be the biggest help. Thank you.

Excellent video! Your topics are well researched and very thorough. I’m in the market to upgrade my RTT to a clamshell and this is very helpful. Thank you.

My wife and I talked about this very subject at the last outdoor Expo we went to. Got a novelty shovel because it was 20 bucks. Probably a gimmick, I thought. I didn't "need" it, but thought it'd be cool to have as a backup. Messed w it a little bit, and it's not even a backup, it's it's own thing. I'm not relying on my survival for it, but it's small enough to keep around and see how it survives. But, there was TONS of products out there that I just had to shake my head. Solving non-existant problems. Made in China. "Our Parent Company" etc, etc... The money grab is real. I've pretty much stopped purchasing anything from any company that I can't clearly identify, verifying their history in this segment, and actually pronounce the CEO's name... I'd much rather chat w Shane, from Alaska, who runs XYZ Co that's been in business since 86, and has given back to the community in ways that can't be measured with the almighty dollar... I've changed my opinions, and my wife has too.

Overlanding is dead, long live Overbuying! Great topic dude..hope it sparks lots of good dialogue.

Thank you for the video. Great information. Great insight on proper purchasing procedures. The bleeding edge ALWAYS follows the cutting edge...

Great points! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the great info. Hope to see you at the Overland Expo in Redmond this month

Really great points in this video buddy! Great job!

great info!!! Thank you for this vid!

Thank you for this perspective!