We do not need all of the gear offered everywhere around us, so the correlation between someone actually being labeled an Overlander and what they have is only an idea that we have drummed up in our own minds. We have convinced ourselves that in order to be "official" we have to "keep up the Joneses." We have convinced ourselves that if we want to fit in, we have to have the latest and best gear out there. This not the case and our mindset needs to be changed. What matters is finding your way. What matters most is discovering that perfect setup for you, whether other people have it or not, and using that setup to enjoy your life as much as possible while you still have time to do so. We are never guaranteed time. We are never promised tomorrow. Today could be our last. Do not waste your time stocking up on gear. Do not waste your time working so much to have that next best thing when that time could be used so much more for discovering new places and making memories. Memories are never made in the driveway. Memories are made actually getting out and living this lifestyle.

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