**Overlanding** is self-reliant overland travel where the journey is the principal goal.

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[**RULES/FAQ**](https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/bs49ep/read_me_the_roverlanding_rules_and_faq/)

**1. All link posts MUST have a description**: Your post MUST include a short description of the content.  Just tell us who you are, where you are, what you are doing, what you drive, ect. **IMAGES ARE LINKS**

**2. Picture Post Limits**: Multiple photos from the same trip must be truncated into an Imgur album/24 hrs between photo submissions.

**3. NO Spotted Posts**: Posts must be of your own vehicle, no posting strangers cars without their permission. 

**4. NO direct links to Social Media**: YT, IG, FB, or Twitter pages. If you wish to link a video or social media post, write up a summary as a text post and include the link at the end. 

**5. NO Vehicle Comparisons/What Should I Buy?**: None of us can tell you if a 4Runner or a Tacoma will be better for your situation. This sub is about exploration, not arguing over car brands. 

**6. NO Vehicle-Specific Kits or Gear Questions**: No questions about specific suspensions/components/parts for specific vehicles. Check out your manufacturer/models' subs and forums.

**7. Bloggers/Companies Must Fully Participate**: We expect all users to interact with the community in full.

**8. Play Nice**: Be good to each other.

**Daily Help Threads**

Monday: Trip Reports - Weekend in Review

Tuesday: Car Shopping

Wednesday: Rig Building

Thursday: Destination Finder

Friday: Shameless Self Promotion

**Useful Posts:**

[Intro to Overlanding](https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/b0prij/an_introduction_to_overlanding/)


[[Meta] Manufactures, retailers, bloggers/authors/photographers, etc... Please read this before posting.](http://bit.ly/2bVFaMZ)
 
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**Overland Related Events**

* [American Adventurists Home (So Cal Desert RZ, SoCal Mountain RZ, Appalachian RZ)](https://americanadventurist.com/)

**Spring:**

* April - [Easter Jeep Safari (UT)](https://www.rr4w.com/trail-grid-example.cfm)

* May - [Overland Expo West (AZ)](http://bit.ly/1nGl9sF)

**Summer:**
 
* June - [Red Clay Rally (TN)](https://www.redclayrally.com/)
* June - [NW Overland Rally (WA)](http://bit.ly/1GLARy9)
* July - [BC Overland Rally (BC - Canada)](http://www.bcoverlandrally.com)
* July - [FJ Summit (CO)](http://bit.ly/2bHOEdH) 
* Aug - [Mid-Atlantic Overland Fest (PA)](http://bit.ly/2cvFbfD)
 
**Fall:**
  
* Oct - [The Pilgrimage (VT)](https://the-pilgrimage.com/) 
* Oct - [Overland Expo East (NC)](https://www.overlandexpo.com/east/) 

We will no longer list firm dates.  We will however try to keep the general season/month of each event for people to checkup on their own.

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**Links:**

* **[Wiki Overland](http://bit.ly/2bYktmy)** - The overland encyclopedia of Overland Travel
* **[American Adventurist](http://bit.ly/2bHRRPm)** - A recent addition to the Overlanding Forum game. Focuses on most aspects of
outdoor life.
* **[Expedition Portal](http://bit.ly/2bYls6k)** - The largest Overlanding forum.
* **[Horizons Unlimited](http://bit.ly/2cjidnV)** - A lot of great information about Overlanding on two wheels
* **[Adventure Rider Motorcycle Forum](http://bit.ly/2bPyoYE)** - Another site for 2 wheel adventurers
* **[US National Parks Maps](http://bit.ly/1PzUawS)** - Digital maps of most of the National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, and
so forth.

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**Related Subreddits**

* /r/overlandingmemes
* /r/offroadtrailer
* /r/EDC
* /r/VEDC
* /r/roadtrip
* /r/vandwellers
* /r/rooftoptents
* /r/WildStove
* /r/TwoXOffroad

<div class="md">Overlanding is self-reliant overland travel where the journey is the principal goal.

<hr/>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/bs49ep/read_me_the_roverlanding_rules_and_faq/">RULES/FAQ</a>

1. All link posts MUST have a description: Your post MUST include a short description of the content. Just tell us who you are, where you are, what you are doing, what you drive, ect. IMAGES ARE LINKS

2. Picture Post Limits: Multiple photos from the same trip must be truncated into an Imgur album/24 hrs between photo submissions.

3. NO Spotted Posts: Posts must be of your own vehicle, no posting strangers cars without their permission. 

4. NO direct links to Social Media: YT, IG, FB, or Twitter pages. If you wish to link a video or social media post, write up a summary as a text post and include the link at the end. 

5. NO Vehicle Comparisons/What Should I Buy?: None of us can tell you if a 4Runner or a Tacoma will be better for your situation. This sub is about exploration, not arguing over car brands. 

6. NO Vehicle-Specific Kits or Gear Questions: No questions about specific suspensions/components/parts for specific vehicles. Check out your manufacturer/models&#39; subs and forums.

7. Bloggers/Companies Must Fully Participate: We expect all users to interact with the community in full.

8. Play Nice: Be good to each other.

Daily Help Threads

Monday: Trip Reports - Weekend in Review

Tuesday: Car Shopping

Wednesday: Rig Building

Thursday: Destination Finder

Friday: Shameless Self Promotion

Useful Posts:

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/overlanding/comments/b0prij/an_introduction_to_overlanding/">Intro to Overlanding</a>

<a href="http://bit.ly/2bVFaMZ">[Meta] Manufactures, retailers, bloggers/authors/photographers, etc... Please read this before posting.</a>

<hr/>

Overland Related Events

<ul>
<li><a href="https://americanadventurist.com/">American Adventurists Home (So Cal Desert RZ, SoCal Mountain RZ, Appalachian RZ)</a></li>
</ul>

Spring:

<ul>
<li>April - <a href="https://www.rr4w.com/trail-grid-example.cfm">Easter Jeep Safari (UT)</a></li>
<li>May - <a href="http://bit.ly/1nGl9sF">Overland Expo West (AZ)</a></li>
</ul>

Summer:

<ul>
<li>June - <a href="https://www.redclayrally.com/">Red Clay Rally (TN)</a></li>
<li>June - <a href="http://bit.ly/1GLARy9">NW Overland Rally (WA)</a></li>
<li>July - <a href="http://www.bcoverlandrally.com">BC Overland Rally (BC - Canada)</a></li>
<li>July - <a href="http://bit.ly/2bHOEdH">FJ Summit (CO)</a> </li>
<li>Aug - <a href="http://bit.ly/2cvFbfD">Mid-Atlantic Overland Fest (PA)</a></li>
</ul>

Fall:

<ul>
<li>Oct - <a href="https://the-pilgrimage.com/">The Pilgrimage (VT)</a> </li>
<li>Oct - <a href="https://www.overlandexpo.com/east/">Overland Expo East (NC)</a> </li>
</ul>

We will no longer list firm dates. We will however try to keep the general season/month of each event for people to checkup on their own.

<hr/>

Links:

<ul>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/2bYktmy">Wiki Overland</a> - The overland encyclopedia of Overland Travel</li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/2bHRRPm">American Adventurist</a> - A recent addition to the Overlanding Forum game. Focuses on most aspects of
outdoor life.</li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/2bYls6k">Expedition Portal</a> - The largest Overlanding forum.</li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/2cjidnV">Horizons Unlimited</a> - A lot of great information about Overlanding on two wheels</li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/2bPyoYE">Adventure Rider Motorcycle Forum</a> - Another site for 2 wheel adventurers</li>
<li><a href="http://bit.ly/1PzUawS">US National Parks Maps</a> - Digital maps of most of the National Parks, Monuments, Recreation Areas, and
so forth.</li>
</ul>

<hr/>

Related Subreddits

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/overlandingmemes">/r/overlandingmemes</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/offroadtrailer">/r/offroadtrailer</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/EDC">/r/EDC</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/VEDC">/r/VEDC</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/roadtrip">/r/roadtrip</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/vandwellers">/r/vandwellers</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/rooftoptents">/r/rooftoptents</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/WildStove">/r/WildStove</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/TwoXOffroad">/r/TwoXOffroad</a></li>
</ul>
</div>

t5_2sm62

<div class="md">Dedicated to the spirit of adventure
</div>

ENSURE YOUR POST MEETS THE POSTED RULES AND GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING; posts that do not will be removed without warning

1. All link posts MUST have a comment with a short description.


2. Multiple photos from the same trip must be truncated into an Imgur album/24 hrs between photo submissions.

3. NO Spotted Posts

4. NO direct links to Social Media

5. NO Vehicle Comparisons/What Should I Buy?

6. NO Vehicle-Specific Kits or Gear Questions

7. Bloggers/Companies Must Fully Participate

8. Play Nice

<div class="md">ENSURE YOUR POST MEETS THE POSTED RULES AND GUIDELINES BEFORE SUBMITTING; posts that do not will be removed without warning

<ol>
<li>All link posts MUST have a comment with a short description.</li>
<li>Multiple photos from the same trip must be truncated into an Imgur album/24 hrs between photo submissions.</li>
<li>NO Spotted Posts</li>
<li>NO direct links to Social Media</li>
<li>NO Vehicle Comparisons/What Should I Buy?</li>
<li>NO Vehicle-Specific Kits or Gear Questions</li>
<li>Bloggers/Companies Must Fully Participate</li>
<li>Play Nice</li>
</ol>
</div>

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