The All Things Overlanding Podcast podcast

May 25, 2025 Budget Amazon Gear That I Use On Every Trip

I’ve tested a lot of gear over the years—some great, some not so great—but there are a few budget-friendly Amazon finds that I always bring on every trip.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the affordable gear that’s earned a permanent spot in my overlanding setup. From practical tools to surprisingly durable comforts, these are the items that punch way above their price tag.

If you're looking to build out your kit without breaking the bank, or you’re just curious what budget gear actually lasts out in the wild, this one's for you.

Here are links to everything I mentioned in the episode:

CoLight Ditch Lights (Auxbeam equivalent): https://amzn.to/4khBiYI

Midland MXT 275 GMRS Radio (what I have): https://amzn.to/4k7eXwY

Midland MXT575 (more powerful than what I have): https://amzn.to/4jfGCuy

Magnetic Microphone Mount: https://amzn.to/3Zp80yX

Offroam Phone Mount: https://amzn.to/43wa2yM

Garmin Overlander Offgrid GPS Unit: https://amzn.to/45p5BrZ

Garmin Tread Upgraded GPS Unit that I would buy if I had to do it again: https://amzn.to/4mGRLYm

TLAPS Cab Rack for D41 Frontier (can rattle, but it's cheap): https://amzn.to/4mtltzU

Top Oak 270 Awning (love this thing): https://shrsl.com/4whyh

ICECO JP50 Fridge: https://amzn.to/43GA57A

Camco Leveling Blocks: https://amzn.to/3H51es9

Bouge RV Telescoping Camp Lantern: https://amzn.to/4jiY9SL

Urinal: https://amzn.to/43rJgHw

Camp Kitchen Duffle Bag: https://amzn.to/4dsA4HH

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp (stove, pot, pan-my portable stove): https://amzn.to/3FqC0nl

TMAT bed organizer: https://www.tmat.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING

Quick Fists: https://amzn.to/4kwUIsC

All Top Privacy Tent: https://amzn.to/3Flqrhm

Portable Bug Zapper: https://amzn.to/3YVeANJ

Helinox High Back Chair: https://amzn.to/4kAifce

Small Bluetti Power Bank: https://amzn.to/4khAu68

A huge thanks to my featured partners:

Top Oak (amazing roof top tents and awnings for budget prices): https://topoakoverland.com/?sscid=51k9_mt1ba&

Nitto (my Terra Grappler G3 tires are great for midwestern winters, wet weather, and all terrain use): https://bit.ly/41EJhbQ

ICECO Fridges (the best fridges for the money, hands down-Use code ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING for 12% off your order): https://icecofreezer.com/ALLTHINGSOVERLANDING

Moon Fab Awning (super flexible, non-permanently mounted awnings for all kinds of applications. This link will take you to more info on how I have it set up on my 3rd gen Frontier): https://moonfab.com/pages/experts/jason-fletcher

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Looking for budget light bars, rock lights, and LED strips for your rig? Check out Nilight and use code ATO for 5% off! https://bit.ly/3vuhN8F

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