The perfect rig is the one you have right now, and go explore as far as you can with what you’ve got. It’s not about the gear. It’s about the memories, be they in a V-dub or a Forerunner. It’s always about the memories.

The problem with overlanding vehicles, is that we have changed what overlanding is. The days of carrying a canvas tent in the back of a Land Rover have been replaced with dual battery systems, solar generating systems, Michelin Star kitchens, walk-in campers, and toppers, heaters, AC, Hot Tubs, helicopter pads, and fully tiled washrooms with a bidet and a flunky passing you heated towels. Most Tacomas on the road are grossly overweight, far too many Jeeps are pulling trailers that are too heavy, and the original concept of trail-breaking for overlanding has been replaced with suspension systems that are more suited for a lunar landscape than the semi-beaten path. Far too many people think that a Tacoma is the same as a Hilux and that the 4Runner is as capable as say an Aussie LandCruiser, they are not. The European spec Ranger has almost twice the payload of the North American model depending on trim, engine, and configuration. When you add anything to your vehicle that increases the weight, every pound added must be deducted from you GVW. People think that 250lbs.of suspension upgrades just increased their payload, and what they have actually done is decrease it by 250lbs. You CANNOT increase your GVW. How many Tacomas do we see with Four Wheel Campers, Alu Cabs, Kimbo's or other brands that weigh pretty much what the payload maximum is, or beyond, and they haven't added their gear, their fuel, or themselves yet? A 12v fridge, power station, folding solar panel, and a tent and some camping gear is all you need. RTT's are heavy and every time you want to drive you have to take it all down...I am not against comforts while camping, but many Overlanders are glamping to the tenth degree, and their vehicles are just way too heavy. People need to remember that if you're too heavy off-road, that presents problems, if you're too heavy on the highway going to the trail, you're putting yourself and everyone else on the road at risk.

Definitely agree with the sentiment of "the one you already own and can get you out there". My choice? 2010 Raptor 6.2 with a Gazelle ground tent/folding mattress, Waterport, and Jackery/solar panel/12v fridge. I typically do 2 week trips where I set up a base camp for about 3 days, which keeps the truck nimble for exploring--not to mention I don't have to set up a rooftop tent every night. It isn't a pure rock-crawler and occasionally I get some desert striping on the sides, but it will handle most of the trails in Moab and overland as well as anything else. Plus, it's incredibly comfortable and let's face it--we all put more highway miles on these than we would like.

I love the fact that you guys take the time to explain all of the crazy gear that we overlanders think we need. I really like the fact that you guys cover all the bases that we out here in KZfaq land could be trying to cover as well. I would like to see more DIY stuff but I understand sponsorships and running a business like you’ve developed is difficult. And by the way I really miss Oh hey there with Jeff! The old crew was fantastic and it’s what got me into “overlanding” Maybe you guys should do a throwback episode even if it’s just camping close by. I really admire you and I’m glad I stuck with this channel from the beginning.

I havent even watched the video yet but it is the Land Cruiser hands down.

I am inspired by that RAM truck. Love the camper add on

Love your inspirational content guys. After many years sailing, wife & I needed a change of pace & started overlanding. Will be taking our rig up to Alaska next summer via ferry to spend 4-5 months exploring. Your most recent Alaska series gave us the idea, thank you! Will be great to see Alaska now from a different perspective than a sailboat. Cheers!

Easy, the one that’s paid for; like the old 80 sitting in my driveway. Boring I know but always reliable in safety, performance and bringing me home.

200, buy once cry once. Well said Clay.

The overlanding community as a whole, while logical in the intent, just seems like a bunch of dudes spending every spare dime on depreciating assets, and all spare time researching “gear” for that dopamine hit of the box showing up in the mail, which is an itch that can never quite be scratched.

I want Torb's Rig...I fell in love the first time i saw that badboy.

I love watching these amazing rigs but I don't live in the same world as XO and can't afford these sweet builds!

My Lexus GX460 is pretty rad. All of them are full-time 4x4, V8, center locking dif, leather interior, heated/cooled seats, moonroof, 3rd row seating, full size spare, etc... Mine is lifted with AT tires and equipped with rock sliders to take me wherever I please.

My rig? A Model Y with a bed platform built in the back. I can't do any off-roading or technical trails, but it works for me. Plus heat during the winter!

We took an old Ford Fiesta and a tent out for a 3,5 week trip through Norway. I´ll never forget this

The best overland rig is the one you use !! I completely agree, get out there!!

The Landcruiser is literally the best suv ever made

Im overlanding with my 1949 Willys Overland Jeep 1 ton 4x4 truck.

200 series land cruiser. Love mine. Wouldn’t trade for anything

That speaks volumes, it is the experience of getting out there no matter how you do it.

My current travel rig: 2013 Prius V 37k miles to 123k miles in 4 years 38-40 MPG Climate control AC with hybrid battery Heater uses less than 1 gallon to heat up vehicle in idle before jumping into sleeping bed Fits all my gear and super stealthy Handles dirt forest roads no problem Eyeing that tundra build though!

I've tried them all shown here short of the van life, for now I've settled on the built 200 and I couldn't be happier. It works for hunting/fishing, hauling adv/dirt bikes, light to medium towing, comfortable over the road/highway travel, and of course just general off-roading all with plenty of power and room. As I age and my interests and needs grow and change so will my demands from a vehicle. I love traveling on two wheels as well and for the foreseeable future my 200 Series and 500 thumper will handle most of my needs. Great video guys, more of this.

Here in Europe I drive a VW T6 4motion with pop up roof. It’s a good vehicle for Europe, however I still admire the rigs you guys are using especially the big Toyotas which are not available in Europe.

Good advice from world-traveling overlanding professionals. There is no perfect vehicle, so just regularly get out there in nature with whatever you have which starts with your legs, an experience God's great big beautiful natural world.

I take my Mazda 3 hatchback overlanding every weekend, it's a good time! 🍻

My choice: GMC Duramax pulling a Colorado Trailers off road trailer (build out by me) with a 23 Norden 901 Expedition inside. For me it's a go anywhere, do anything, four season set-up.

Out of all those rigs I would choose the 62! What a beauty. But, personally, I would choose my '94 FZJ80 Land Cruiser. Not too small or big, reliable, pretty comfy on long drives and darn capable - especially with its factory lockers. Only down side is its thirsty lol. A diesel/5Speed manual swap would be great for it! One day!

Excellent! I'm looking at my 2005 Tundra in a whole new light. Thanks for sharing!

Simple is best, but yes we all keep trying to get comfy 🤣. I'd love the Old Landcruiser🤙

Ya know, I've just only recently come across your content, and I have to say...I love it. I love it all! I have always wanted to do more in the outdoors, finding new places and experiencing new things; now more than ever is this true. Thank you so much for doing what you do, for bringing top shelf content, and for taking us all along with you on your adventures. Keep it coming. Cheers!

Love my 02 4Runner! Wish more companies would support older stuff like it

got a honda civic and the skill of not flinching when i hear metal on rock, all y'all s need trust me

Went from a Ute (“pick up” for you guys) now to a pop-top V8 Toyota Troopcarrier and couldn’t be happier 😍😍

I’ll take theRam please. That unit is a awesome monster 💪🏻👍👍

You lost me at Tacoma and 4Runner are built for speed 🤣

I'll be the odd one out in the comments and say those are two good looking KTMs! Getting out on a bike is unlike anything you get with a truck or SUV, imo.

Cool video! I think one mistake a few people make is overestimating the length of time they will spend in their rigs. I keep thinking I want a full pickup bed camper, but in reality it will be rare if I have two nights in a row in the truck. With that in mind I have settled on building a truck bed camping setup, have an RSI Smart Cap on the way and I'm building a set of drawers/frame to form a base for the mattress. I currently have a roof top tent on a rack above the bed (canvas style from Thule) but the setup/pack down time is quite annoying as you can't keep your bedding in it, and if you get a windy night you can be sure you won't sleep very well.

Get out there and do it! My first road trip ever was on a Fiat Uno, now we have a 3rd gen 4runner

I see "overland" vehicles all the time... 95% have not a spec of dust on them..... so in my mind any vehicle you can pitch a tent out of is an "overlanding" rig.... even a prius could be one.... I guess it how you "identify" hahaha

put a tent in the back of whatever you want - bam. you're now capable of having 95% of the same experiences as people building massive "rigs"

Awesome video as always XO Crew.

Have traveled fairly extensively on my 1981 Honda CM400C motorcycle (primarily road, not offroad) and had an absolute blast. Someday plan to get out there on an ADV bike (I'm 5'6" so the inseam challenge is real, but that's just an excuse) Just got myself set up with a 2018 4Runner, my first 4WD and first large vehicle that I've ever had to myself. It has been AWESOME even just getting into the forest service roads and fire trails with my 2-year-old baby daughter and her mom. We love seeing the animals and trees from the comfort of this awesome and cozy machine. Plan to get even more adventurous soon! Let's get out there! You don't need much, we've got a tent, a truck and some sleeping bags... should be more than enough to make memories with! :D

Chopped LC 200 with truck bed for the win

GX 470. Going to take awhile to afford everything but that's the plan.

The one that you have. Mine is “crap” but it gets me to the places I want to go. I have a gladiator sport. Stock. It gets me close enough I can grab my backpack and walk a couple dozen miles to my camping spot. Also works for throwing my deer or elk in the back when I go hunting.

I liked that 4runner!

Done trips is a built 4runner, built-out van, and a bone stock tundra with a camper shell- all hauling a family of 4. It all comes to to picking your compromise. For us, the trips got better when we gave up some off road capability in exchange for comfort and space. Space is important because it lets you organize your gear so that it is convenient and easily accessible- which is HUGE. That first trip in the 4runner was stressful. We looked cool, but everyone I opened the back hatch I was treated to an avalanche of gear. Not fun trying to repack that every day. The van was a world better, and the Tundra strikes a good middle ground.

I would love to see Hiatus camper implementation on onevof your trailer builds!

The perfect vehicle is going to be as different as the people that drive them. What would be the perfect vehicle for one person can be completely wrong for the other. There is definitely something to be said about a certain type of vehicle or even type of build that will meet the necessities better than something else may but there is also a enormous amount of gadgets and gizmos out there in the overlanding world that IMO or completely unnecessary but the world in society would tell you that you have to have them To be one of the cool kids. I do appreciate hearing from these guys and other companies that it’s not about all that but getting out and making memories and while I don’t mean to be condescending that is a little bit hard to take in when it’s coming from guys standing in front of 10 different vehicles at their disposal that are all pretty much outfitted to the nines🤷‍♂️ To be completely fair I am sure there has been a tremendous amount of hard work and other things behind the scenes that we don’t see that play into all this but it seems to me that I hear that statement or something similar to it from people that seem to always be showing you their big fancy overland rig and all the gear they have but then want to tell you that none of that matters it’s about getting out there and making memories. When you drive a 20+ year old vehicle or camping out of a ground tent to using an old Coleman cooler it doesn’t seem resonate the same.

What ever drive, each vehicle have pros a cons and compromise. Cool video. Keep on Wheeling. We chose a Toyota Landcruiser 79 Series 4.5 LT v8 pre DPF and a slide-on-camper. In the last couple of years we have a lot more american trucks in Australia, but they struggle on our tracks because they are to wide.

What I am proud to say is that Is that ive done more off roading in my Honda civic compared to majority of vehicles that are designed for off roading.

Need a Shop Talk covering trailers. We're in the process of upfitting my Tucson to take to South America next Spring. As it stands now, all we need to do is add a roof rack and tent but we're looking at trailers.

As many will say, it’s not about the gear so much as it is the memories and the driver. There’s a popular camping spot here on O’ahu and is arguable the toughest off-roading you will ever see on this island for cars to legally go into. A damn lifted Honda Fit has made it up. A Ford Eacape can get there. So don’t think you need a crazy badass 4 Runner or GX470 or Tacoma or Super Duty. Know your limits but push them from time to time. Enjoy!

Good evening from AZ. I have been watching your channel for several years.

Yes there is. It's my 2015 2.7l ecobeast with a 4wheelcamper.

Great teamwork gentleman! hahahah

Overland X, The Story til Now, Mountain State Overland & Trail Recon Overland Movie: Alaska to Argentina (El Salvador… SA at least) A Full Motion Picture… Would be SO rad!

That's an amazing collection of Toyotas

You guys are hilarious. Thanks for the awesome vid, God bless 👍🏼

Easily the Ram without question to do everything.

Just saw that white fourrunner at bob wards with a yak on the roof. Second time I’ve seen you there. That’s what I like about you

The LC200 in V8 turbo Diesel for me, that thing never breaks, it so reliable and dependable. the iconic nameplate. Glad to see HiluxSurf there, (2nd gen 4runner) that is the last 4runner worldwide model, its baby Prado here in Asia/Japan.

Before i watch the video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Clay & Tanner: Well done. I agree there is no "One Size Fits All, when building your Overland rig. Most people forget about GVWR. All of the sudden they find out they are grossly overweight. I will be building an Overlander built on either a 3500 or 5500 4x4 dual cab frame. I started out with a "Troopy" in mind. Where I am, roof top conversion is illegal . Next was a Hilux 4x4 dual cab diesel with an Alu-cab canopy camper. Due to GVWR, and the fact that removal isn't easy, this isn't going to work. That was rejected. This is an Overlander. Moab rock crawling is a No-Go. I won't be breaking the world's land speed record either. Travelling @ 90 kph gets me the best fuel milage. The "Habitat" will sit on the frame & will be removable. A van conversion was considered but rejected because if you get into an accident, you loose both mobility & your home. I have been following you for awhile. I love your content.

Imagine a 1823 overland mode of tranport line up. Wonder if the defenition of Adventure Travel was and is still comparable? Conversations around how to carry enough stuff or not must surely have been the same 😂. Now imagine 2223!

Motorcycles are the way to go. They'll get you places quicker and much more gently. I get motion sickness offroading my Jeep Wrangler. 2 wheels eliminate all the swaying.

I've never seen a 200 series made to look like a cross over. That RAM must be ENOURMOUS!

Looking at your fleet, the one rig I'm shocked isn't there is a built 80. For the more technical stuff. Also, are we getting the greenland movie anytime, ever?

Always inspirational .

That's the great part about the AntiShanty. It can be towed by all of those vehicles, you can leave it at home when not in use, or leave it as your base camp when you need to run to town. It can be modified to be your toy-hauler, mountain bike trailer, fishing trailer, hunting trailer, utility trailer, sleep 6, be used for extended off-grid living, etc.

I love jeeps and all, but for me the perfect one is something like a winnebago revel, just because it's got a (teeny) bathroom when it's time to go #2. If I were rich, that's what I'd get.

2020 TRD Pro Sequoia is my favorite.

I love you guys, and your trucks

A built ram 3500 is my go to as well

ive been out camping and exploring in a mitsubishi pajero pinin, suzuki vitara, kia sorento and currently a subaru legacy outback it might not be as capable but still gets me out there. and i wouldnt have it any other way, ive been places 99% of big 4wds have never been

Lol great video!

I'd pick the one with coil sprung solid axles front and rear and lockers front and rear.

Any Gen 4Runner or a Lexus IS the best overlander for me, personal opinion and personal preference.

My Jeep LJ rubicon. I'll be picking up a small trailer soon to pull behind it.

perfect rig 1st gen tundra. Cant change my mind

You are correct get out there and do and FYI on a fly in Hunt you are allowed 50lbs per person. After having 1/2 ton trucks for 35 years I am in a new 4Runner we will see how that works !

When you guys come to Africa you need to Visit Lesotho Highlands .Have a awesome weekend . Chilling Cape Town .

Love the Toyota brand but I just can’t spend & wont $75-150k on a truck and upgrades. I have an old Jeep ZJ and a Yukon which are perfect for my needs and uses. I’ve spent nearly 30k off-road miles on the past 3-5 years.

Best overland vehicle? One you can get parts for anywhere in the world. 12 valve cummins....boats,pickups,buses,generators, and other. Dana 60 and Dana 80.... Plenty of parts....

Awesome rig❤

On all your gorgeous rig the only size you miss is the compact SUV build out a RAV4...

The perfect rig is the one we use to take our boys and our camper to wander away in.

I’d say probably the 200 series Land Cruiser, only problem is it’s expensive

my perfect rig ,basic wagon or suv,ideal size toyota LC 70 troop carrier 70 series wagon LC300 112-118 wb , has good payload and 6000 lb tow can leave my airstream at the rv park and can go on adventures ,pop up top roof,can stand up inside ,like the size of the grand Cherokee L if it was more of a off-roader than soft road soccer. mom wagon I cant think of any thing that doesn't have 3 rows of leather sunroofs and luxury car bits pu/utes a wb is 2 long

It may not be up your ally but I’d love to see a overland side by side build. It would be a good filler between the bikes and smaller suvs

I like my Dodge Ram!

You should do FJ Cruiser build 🔥🔥🔥

I camp using my YXZ from time to time. I have to focus on the KISS(keep it simple stupid) approach.

FJ62 is my perfect solo trip overlander.

The perfect rig is the one parked in your driveway. In my case it’s a 2022 Frontier Pro-4X. Love watching this channel for inspiration.

Hey guys ! Love the show 👍 I have a question about the wheel and tire combo on the -96 4Runner ? What’s the size and dimensions of them ? Looks fantastic!

I was wondering who’s 3rd gen that was around bozo. Great video guys ✌🏼

There is a perfect rig the same way there is a perfect camera - the one in your hand now - in the moment it matters. Also I would accept 1997 LX450 Triple Locked as an answer.

There can only be 1 answer that is the land cruiser

Team 4Runner, but a Tacoma with a Alu Cab does get my attention.