25 Different Overland Vehicle Builds & Camping Setups

Camping on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon with 25 other E3 Overland members that all have some well built everyday man's builds, I pull the camera out and walk around and see what kind of gear they have and how they have outfitted their vehicles. We'll take a look at a few Jeep Wranglers, a couple Jeep Gladiators, a Ford Raptor and F250, a Hummer H3T truck, Toyota Tacoma and more.
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[@joerivs80]

I like the “one-take” style videos. Makes you even more human than just a KZbinr. You’re one of the most “human” KZbinrs on here as it is and the one-take adds to the normality that you exude.

[@tammyayles8690]

I love that you show off everyone’s set up . It’s nice to see all the different ideas and how each group make it work . We are in the process of deciding on a trailer or slide in truck camper . Might be going with a trailer now lol

[@johnwalters978]

Great stuff, I'm just glad the wind didn't come up like it does in the desert. I could see half of that stuff blowing right over the edge.

[@lvwrx]

Man these everyday folks got about 100k worth of equipment lol!!

[@stevemartin3117]

Just everyday people not like me I guess

[@LANDCRUISERLIFE]

Lol...

[@maximelauzon5129]

Exactly, rich everyday folks. Unattainable for actual everyday folks. For most people buying a 50k$ vehicle is totally out of the question.

[@curlyeagle]

Just a matter of working hard and spend wisely. My wife and I work hard for everything we have. All the while saving money. We stopped going to the bars and slowed down drinking, and that saved us $10,000 a year

[@tooxtalivai0690]

@@maximelauzon5129 you don’t need much to enjoy the outdoors sometimes less is best.

[@williamlee7782]

Several of you asked in the comments about the wood chairs (they're bamboo) at the 16 minute marker. They are Snow Peak brand. Perfect angle to lounge/stargaze/nap on. 👌 Some REI stores carry them. They also come in a different style (lower back) and has a strap for easier transport around camp. Fabric is easily removable to launder.

[@scottmacdonald1877]

I grew up in my early driving days. 1976. As a surfer. Bought my first 4X4 truck in 1979. A Chevy Luv. Big Sur..... worked weekly in Monterey, CA. Every Friday night, I bought supplies after work and headed south, Had a campershell and a bed inside it,,,,,,

[@pleinairbarnettoutdoors]

You are a true ambassador to overlanding. Thank you from Canada.

[@WarthogOverland]

I honestly don't know if I'm offended or just going through Monday blues but I have 40k into my JLU and no where near some of these set up's. Guess I don't fall into average yet. I have watched and enjoyed alot of your stuff but it's starting to just get unachievable and about who has what and what everyone needs. Was really looking forward to the cross country trips you had planned. Back to the basics please, enjoying the outdoors and sharing adventures.

[@bctravelers4163]

Don't get caught up in the "I have to have this" trap. I use a 2001 XJ for my adventures. It will go anywhere and holds my wife and I and our gear. That's all you need! You're miles ahead of me with a JLU, go out and enjoy it!

[@SmittieBlue]

You only need the gear that makes you comfortable. I started with an XJ and a tent. My son and I had a lot of great times with that set up. Now I have a more spendy set up. Your rig and gear is about you, not everyone else.

[@PLT123]

💯

[@doughaning8982]

Love seeing how people use different items to complete their OL rigs. The orange Jeep (8:32) had a remote-controlled car gear bag in the back. I have an old one and am now thinking about adding it to my gear, maybe something to hold clothes.

[@gschwendinger]

Really liked this one Brad. Thanks very much. Really good to see simpler, practical, realistic rigs for the every day person who doesn’t have the extreme builds. Great ideas here that work really well. Fantastic.

[@sonny1597]

Nice cover of all the vehicles. Over the years I've paired down to a set way of doing things. My newest rig is a 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport .. Lifted, all terrains ,and skid plate. I am always amazed at how much stuff people carry with them. Tents are a thing of the past for me at 76 years old .. I sleep in the car .. no more tents for me. I never carry a cooler because when empty they are still there taking up space. I've figured out meals that don't require a cooler or fridge. Did Tooroweap a few years ago with my other rig .. a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2Dr. The North Rim is amazing!

[@fredandersen9873]

You sleep in a Crosstrek? Yeah, no thanks, my back is screwed up enough already.

[@ldv5831]

Love your walk arounds, just nice to see what average Joes have used in their setups, don’t get me wrong , nice to see the tripped out sponsor / manufacturers builds too, but not everyone has unlimited budgets ( I certainly don’t). Great video as always

[@sbka143scott2]

Until I’m able to build a solid overlanding rig, I’m living vicariously through this channel.

[@ThatOneDudeNick]

Love this. It's easy to watch youtube and get a distorted view of what's normal. I love the decked out builds from people that do this for a living, but the normal builds that I can afford are the most inspiring. Glad to see a couple Nissans out there with ya'll.

[@timbaker4423]

I've wanted a Jeep ever since I was a kid. Now, at age 55 and on the edge of retirement, I bought an 07 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited. Already mapping out trails and making mods.

[@TrailRecon]

Enjoy your adventures!

[@STinGa157]

Thanks for sharing this video ... it really was an average joe group of rigs. Like the setup that was near the 8:00 mark, I have taken a hiking mentality to my overlanding. Using this mentality, we have been able to squeeze a family of 6 into an Expedition for numerous week long camping trips.

[@jblichfield]

I had such a great time meeting great people from all walks of life! Thank you E3 and TrailRecon for a fun weekend. I would recommend going out with a fun group like this if you get a chance.

[@jeffjarboe3634]

Is this near the Bar10 ranch

[@jblichfield]

We stayed at the Bar 10

[@dubgurl1070]

Such an amazing trip! Thank you for hosting again!! These videos show the infinite possibilities when it comes to preparing your rig for a trip!

[@silverstake88]

Great job on the walk-around, Brad! I also want to say that I really appreciate the full view of what you're showing us without your face in the shot. So many KZbinrs' have this habit that their face needs to be in the camera - but it really distracts what they're attempting to show the audience (I think anyway) so thanks for the huge display of various builds! Only limit is imagination!

[@gareman9417]

Another plus, no annoying music.

[@duneattack]

😁😆😃

[@TonyStark-or3er]

Always one of my favorite camping spots. We’ll usually do the hike down to the river, eat lunch on a sand bar, and then do the (grueling) hike back up...major quad burner!

[@Malc664]

I knew you were still around Ironman.

[@jeffcarpizo03]

Hi Tony, where is this exact spot at?

[@Solo-Road]

I like seeing all these builds. When I go overland/camping, it's to get away from people. Don't think I could handle having this many people around me with their pets and everything.

[@TrailRecon]

I enjoy being off the grid and some solitude as well, but sometimes it is just as enjoyable to get out with some great likeminded folks, share stories and have some good commodore.

[@Solo-Road]

@@TrailRecon Thanks for sharing this video.

[@gearlist]

Always love these videos with different kinds of set ups. Lots of ideas!

[@Garage_Built]

I’m building a Durango I actually started the channel after I saw you guys and I’m hooked I’m gonna do a step by step on the build thanks for getting me going

[@UBRLND-X]

Absolutely love this channel. Great adventures, details on vehicles and equipment, and passion for overloading and off- roading. Great job, Brad.

[@MetalGreggNY75]

This is one of most favorite videos that you posted. I just did a cross country trip to help move a friend who grew up in New York moved to San Diego about 15 years ago, just recently moved back to New York. I loved traveling cross country. I would love to do a camp out in that Arizona area w/ a Jeep Wrangler (which are my favorite vehicle). That is on my bucket list 5 years from now. Awesome video.

[@greasemonkey060]

Love the improv camp walk throughs. Could totally watch hours of these awesome set ups!

[@ajyoussef2927]

That gladiator with the soft topper is awesome! I had no idea you can incorporate a soft topper with a bed rack

[@dubgurl1070]

Hi! That's mine!! I have the Datin Fab rack which was designed to fit the Softtopper! I love it!

[@ajyoussef2927]

@@dubgurl1070 thank you for letting me know. Great solution and a good look jeep

[@phuturephelps]

Simple video with good camera quality and sound to enjoy the atmosphere almost as if you were there

[@UranSakura]

First time Jeep Wrangler owner. There's lots of great ideas. Thank you!

[@wademay6807]

We camped there 2 nights before you guys. Awesome destination for an overland trip. Some amazing rigs! Thanks for the tour.

[@TrailRecon]

One of my favorite spots!

[@pmurphy12667]

Loving the trailers and full size rigs. We have a OGT expedition 2.0 and Silverado 1500 and just prefer it to our ground tents in the past and just using a vehicle. So much more convenient for us

[@Crazynacky]

The camping setup on the orange JK is how to do it! Love it. Just a couple steps away from my build being that, but just for 2

[@johnbarrios1598]

As always Awesome!!!!! Love your adventures. Makes me feel like I'm there.. great video to see while recovering from knee surgery.. THANKS!!! Keep on Wheeling!!!!!

[@rickengellant6632]

I love the unedited version. Some great ideas hope to see you soon.

[@wheatfieldproductions1564]

Thanks to this channel I became a Jeep lover aldough I dont have one. Looking forward to own one of these vehicles in the near future.

[@ericmauricio498]

One day I hope to see a crazy crosstrek set up! absolutely love these videos

[@J.Young808]

First Hey E3 Overland members’ builds. Hopefully I’ll be able to attend next year. I just got my 4Runner and I am starting to mod it.

[@TrailRecon]

Hope you can make it next year, we had a blast this year, plus more events around the country coming soon!

[@GoatOffroad]

How fun to see what everyone has done!! ❤️🐞

[@IVAO04ify]

Whats funny about each one of those vehicles is as a Park Ranger I drive a 2wd Crown Victoria to the same location. Nice knowing you all spend thousands on vehicles that my patrol car can get to.

[@alexanderweaver7066]

Thanks for showing all of the rigs, Brad. I picked out a couple of great ideas for my van. What an epic adventure and campsite!

[@fscottgray9784]

Love looking at all the solutions people come up with. I have yet to see one like mine. I have a short box 4x4 GMC and I use a home made deck system in the back and use a Kodiak tent to sleep on top of the deck system. A queen size air mattress and we hav plenty of room for all our gear. You should check out Kodiak truck tents made in the USA. They make one that would fit your power wagon for the times when you want to have a lighter setup.

[@bulltastik]

That view is gorgeous 📸 👍🏼. Good times🇺🇸

[@timclark2785]

Thanks Brad for another incredible trip! Susie and I had an EVEN better experience than last year, which I thought would be hard to beat, but you and E3_Association did it AGAIN!

[@brunnie]

Very interesting how many overlanders are now using trailers. Great "Coffee One-Take." Until next time..... Travel Safe.

[@ricandj]

Great time… gods to see our friends from last year and meet new ones.

[@SheldonD7878]

Absolutely beautiful scenery, what a great way to start your day! 😮

[@ZMacGregor]

Love the look of the softopper on that gladiator, really reminds me of old school military trucks

[@matthewpetercsak6203]

As an east coast guy who hikes the Grand Canyon, I have a suggestion. Some of you overland guys need to turo or alike your overland keeps so I can trail ride out there and camp. I rented a plain jane gladiator in January 23 and it was fun but no camping.

[@CheaperJeeperTV]

A lovely spot to camp for sure. It was nice to see the different set-ups. Cheers.

[@winfriedehrl176]

Some very creative setups that inspire how to have all of your needs met with minimal weight and bulk. Great video!

[@jgtaylor2201]

There are a lot of great rigs in this video; I really enjoyed it. I especially liked seeing the full size rigs since they tend to be underrepresented in popular overland content.

[@missyowens4711]

I have really enjoyed watching ur videos. It's interesting and exciting while learning new things set in some truly beautiful places. Great job looking forward to ur next adventure. God bless b safe.

[@BlessedVeteranAdventures]

I am working on my 99 crv. Waiting for the lift kit, tires and lights. Couple more items but ill go on a few runs to see what i need or dont. Bringing my furmissle too. God bless

[@krasnaludek298]

Like the Jeeps & also the full-size Ram & Ford setups.

[@automotivedistributors9708]

The Hummer H3T was my favorite!

[@jerrymandarren]

My little $6,000 97 little TJ with a soft top and a sleeping bag was what I had. Simple.

[@fredandersen9873]

My overlander is a 1979 Chevy K10 with a 1982 FWC Keystone. Original outlay of $600. Of course, there have been upgrades over the last 12 years.

[@GriffinConway]

Would love to join next year. I just took delivery of my bronco Badlands with the Sasquatch package and I’m getting it built out for overlanding

[@TrailRecon]

Congrats on the new Bronco!

[@GriffinConway]

@@TrailRecon thank Brad!

[@gregd4391]

I've recently been obsessed with watching videos about trailers. My truck is my daily driver, so I have not interest in a roof-top tent. I'd also prefer a larger living area and a bathroom...things a test can not offer. Ember has some great looking trailers.

[@emikearizona]

We sure love your channel, thank you so much for all your amazing vids. ❤️🇺🇸👍

[@wadewalcher]

Great video as always. I love the walk arounds as they show so many different things that individuals do.

[@marloncausey392]

Love this video because it featured both of my 4x4s. I have a JKU and a Nissan Frontier 4x4. Thanks Brad keep them coming!

[@sonnicman]

Always enjoy these videos and seeing the different setups. I got some great ideas for when I’m ready for a trailer.

[@bootmender]

Good video with real life of what people are using! 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍👏👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video, interesting tour of campers.

[@glennwadlegih1896]

Great walk arounds. It nice to a spectrum of builds

[@joelletendre1011]

Great video as always. Videos like these really give those of us that build our own things ideas. I do have to rib you a little about the 295/70r14 tires at 21:12 though. :)

[@AdihantiChannel]

I love ❤ this channel, inspiration for go overland. Nice video and greeting healthy from 🇮🇩 Indonesia

[@TrailRecon]

Thank you!

[@williamtucker5855]

Wow great video I just subscribed to your channel just curious do you need 4 x 4 to get to where you’re at thanks again for the video!

[@scottmacdonald1877]

I'm pretty much running a setup like that Nissan right now. Using a Gazelle tent instead of a rooftop tent. 6' bed. Recently went to a Jackery 1500 plus a Dometic 50 Qt. With a solar panel. A Snugtop Camper shell on my 04 Tundra. My 04 Tundra just turned 160,000 miles. But it is still well maintained. My camping gear is secure and weatherproof. The 1st Gen Tundra chassis is about the same as the current Tacomas..... But it has a 4.7 liter V8.

[@louiskudlak2241]

My favourite videos are looking at other peoples set ups 👍👍👍cheers Brad

[@anthony90745]

Great Vid!!!! Show cases plenty of accessories and possibilities!

[@1shooter402]

Great video! Loved seeing all the rigs especially all the sleep in trailers!

[@johnbarrios1598]

P.S. love that you have your family with you.

[@comradebangalore]

LOVE that Achillia build. I noticed they also changed the Gladiator name to Gladiatrix (the feminine form) 🥰

[@dougg8280]

Nice to see the Turtleback trailors well represented. I sure love mine!

[@crazycatlady3437]

We are trying to decide, ground tent, roof tent, trailer, or sleep in the jeep. This video was amazing giving us ideas on what to look at and look for in all levels, thanks again like always! Keep it between the Lines! Angela and Tommy from Southern RedDirt Oklahoma

[@TrailRecon]

Glad it was helpful. We also have a blog on the topic that weighs the pros and cons. trailrecon.com/Whats-the-Best-Way-to-Sleep-When-Camping_b_13.html

[@michaelj.mccall6530]

This looks so fun!! Once I get my rig finished I want to try and link up with a group like y’all.

[@yknowgirl]

You're really good at this! New sub, thanks for the adventure!

[@Kurt1969]

Awesome video. I love the different perspective. Every day vehicles. This would make a great series since most of us don't have the budgets to go all out? Anyhow, thanks!

[@nightfall22]

Beautiful!! Scenery and rigs!

[@detailboyz4549]

Terraflex lift kit! Can't wait for a review on this I'm in the market for a lift for my diesel I wasn't aware they made a diesel specific lift 🙂

[@mahbriggs]

Love the Hiker trailer! Probably because I have one myself! 😁

[@andreipretorius92]

Nice video. Great rigs and campers. That overland camper trailer with the pop up seems great.

[@rachaeldingman398]

That little bunny and bear looked like they were having fun :) thanks for putting them in the video on my parents rig! They are our adventure buddies!!

[@turbojunki]

Love the longer videos. Great job sir.

[@ninez5740]

Another great walk around Brad! Usually have gear anxiety, but leaning more toward cabin fever. Great, great camp spot!

[@canas11]

At 10:08 which brand is that camping kitchen table? I love it!! Awesome video too. Huge fan

[@sammoveonat12]

Brad is such a cool guy

[@zerocharlie]

This was a really enjoyable video. I have a stock, JLU Rubicon that I’m planning to rig up for my son and I to go on adventures with, and it was cool to see a lot of options on what other people have done to “get out there”. I hadn’t given much thought to a trailer setup, but you e got my wheels turning a bit.

[@ignacios1562]

loved this video format, new subscriber 🤘🤘

[@TrailRecon]

Welcome aboard!

[@62chad76]

"Normal guys" starts with a 30k trailer and a 70k jeep lol

[@3smoke]

I liked the guy with the Walker Evan bead locks on his trailer. Just a normal guy roughing it.

[@woxie4990]

Well yes, it's kind of an expensive hobby/pastime to get into 😊

[@lorenzovirgen5991]

Normal? Lol Swears normal people spend 100k on overland Jeep’s and gear Normal people pay bills invest and save money

[@tooxtalivai0690]

I wish I had 100k to play with although you don’t need much to enjoy the outdoors. Having all that gear means a shit tonne of cleaning and maintenance

[@amjr6577]

@@woxie4990 no its not actually lol only if u try to have alot of toys and gadgets that u dont really need.....

[@benjamin0400]

Great video! Really enjoyed the different systems

[@Gustav92069]

Brad, it's good to see full-size trucks, how do I find out what events are jeeps only and what are a mix of jeep and full-size?

[@tinaandandrewmcdermott5742]

Brad, you're the best!

[@carverolson8782]

Thanks for Grand Tour..

[@ebrown0989]

I like how the "average joes" basically all drive a Rubicon, lol. I just ordered a custom built Rubicon today though, so no complaints.

[@onlysmiles3419]

thanks for the tour. loved the video!!! I really liked the red Dodge Ram rebel set up as that is what I have. I especially liked the folding tonneau cover/roof rack combo which is what I'd like for mine!!!

[@stevetabor4447]

Looks like a awesome time a lot of great setups, gorgeous views good stuff brad everyone enjoy an as always be safe 👍👍👍👍

[@janhbhugo5085]

Loved the video from 🇨🇦!