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Building an overlanding rig in 2026 is overwhelming. $500 rooftop tents, $6,000 fridges, $15,000 full builds, and every brand telling you theirs is “expedition proven.” One wrong choice and you’re stuck with a leaking tent in the desert, a dead battery in the mountains, or $10k of gear you never use.
We fixed that.
We built 15 free overlanding decision tools that instantly tell you the perfect tent, fridge, recovery gear, solar setup, tires, and more — based on your exact vehicle, terrain, group size, and budget.
No sponsored #1 picks. No fluff. Just real answers with current prices and direct links (we earn a small commission if you buy, you pay nothing extra).
Pick your exact situation below and get your dream rig in under 60 seconds.
Every tool asks 2–8 hyper-specific questions (your vehicle type, terrain, group size, trip length, budget, power needs, etc.).
Our expert system instantly returns:
No “maybe this one.” Just the answer.
Click any tool above or start with the Overlanding Vehicle Mod Selector it’s Awesome!
You’ll have your perfect rig planned before your coffee gets cold.
Built by The Tool Collective team. We are a diverse group of multi-hobby individuals who are on a mission to create the worlds most unique and genuinely useful tools across all of our favorite hobbies and interests. The outdoors is where most of hearts lie with overlanding and off-roading being one of our new obsessions. It is also an explosively growing industry with new hobbyists joining every day. So, here is batch of tools designed to help you make those key decisions and provide great advice for your next overlanding adventure or new vehicle mods. Happy trails.
