You Don’t Need Expensive Gear to Go Overlanding : $200 Overland Trip Challenge

Think overlanding has to cost thousands of dollars before you can even leave the driveway? Not even close. In this episode of the CAMO Convoy Podcast, we put together a real 3-day overland camping setup with a strict $200 Walmart budget . Tent, sleep setup, cooking gear, cooler, water, food, wipes, lights, fire starting, and the basic stuff you actually need to get out for a weekend in Appalachia. We also compare some of these budget items against similar gear from REI, Bass Pro, and other big-name outdoor stores to see where the money actually matters and where people are just paying for the badge. The goal is simple: prove that overlanding is still just camping with a vehicle, and you do not need a fully built rig or Instagram gear wall to get started. If you’ve got a truck, SUV, Subaru, minivan, or honestly anything that can get you to camp, this episode is for you. Drop your own $200 overland gear list in the comments. What did we nail? What did we miss? What would you never cheap out on? Follow CAMO: Facebook: Central Appalachian Mountain Overland Instagram: @cam_overland Podcast: CAMO Convoy Podcast