Gear

The gear industry would like you to believe you need $50,000 in vehicle modifications and equipment to run dirt roads. You don’t. Here’s what actually matters when you’re starting out with $2,000–$5,000 to spend.

A quality ice chest and a 12V compressor fridge are solving different problems. Which one makes sense depends on trip length, power availability, and whether you want to stop for ice every two days.