Finding Your Perfect Camping Setup

The Perfect Setup for Everyone: Endless Outdoor Adventure

Let’s break a myth: there’s no such thing as the perfect overland or camping setup. You can’t just buy it off the shelf; it’s more a case of finding what works for you. What’s essential for one person might just be extra baggage for another. The perfect setup is, in other words, the one that works for you, and it usually takes some trial and error to figure it out. That’s why most overlanders talk about “building” their vehicles when they start outfitting them.

Some people love rooftop tents, while others find them a nightmare. Some camp in ground tents, while the thought of it might make others cancel their trip entirely. Others prefer camping trailers or caravans, while some hate towing anything.

To each their own. Trailers can be a challenge to tow, but setting up camp is a breeze. Tents make the drive easier, but setting up camp takes longer and a stretcher doesn’t quite offer the comfort of a caravan bed. You’ll need to weigh all these considerations and decide what you’re comfortable with. What you think might work for you might not, but keep tweaking until you find that near-perfect setup. Then, camping will become the thing that makes life worth living – an activity that recharges your soul and gives you the courage to face modern life and all its challenges.