Principles of Overlanding: Storage Solutions

Overland Journal Podcast host Scott Brady and co-host Matt Scott discuss overland storage solutions—roof racks, drawer systems, hard cases, and soft bags—emphasizing that travelers often carry too much gear, which increases weight, hurts handling and safety, and slows camp setup. They recommend continually reevaluating gear use (including a “red dot” reminder method), prioritizing accessibility for frequently used items, and securing everything to prevent projectiles in crashes or rollovers. Roof racks are best kept as reserve capacity, used lightly, and limited by roof load ratings that are affected by vehicle lifts and tires; they caution against heavy roof loads and theft. They cover front/rear weight distribution, packing heavy items low and between axles, seat deletes for space/payload, emergency gear placement, and practical tradeoffs between drawers, nesting boxes, Pelicans, AluBoxes/Wolf Packs, MOLLE panels, and collapsible water/fuel storage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.