The Essential Overland Gear Checklist for Weekend Warriors
If you’ve ever hit the road for a weekend camping trip only to realize you forgot your headlamp, your coffee press, or your recovery strap you’re not alone. We’ve all been there. In fact, I once forgot my sleeping bag, but that’s a story for another blog 🙂 Forgetting things is the worst, so that’s why we created the White River Overland Gear Checklist, a one-page guide to help us all make sure we have the right gear for each trip.
Whether you’re running a quick local loop or heading off-grid for a few days, the difference between a smooth trip and a frustrating one often comes down to gear prep.
Note: This list serves as a general guide only. Always adjust based on your vehicle, terrain, and conditions to ensure safety and preparedness.
Why We Created This Checklist
Most online “overland packing lists” read like you’re prepping for a six-month expedition across Africa. Ours doesn’t.
We created this checklist for weekend warriors, the ones loading up Friday after work, heading to the mountains, and back by Sunday night. It’s the gear we actually use on our own trips.
You’ll find all the essentials across five categories:
Vehicle: Everything to keep you and your vehicle out of trouble.
Power & Tech: Gear to stay powered and connected.
Camp: The comfort gear that makes camp feel like home.
Kitchen: Food, coffee, and the tools for both.
Personal Gear: The clothes, first aid, and toiletry must-haves.
It’s not about bringing everything; it’s about bringing the right things.
How to Use It
Print it. Laminate it. Keep it on your phone…whatever helps you stay organized. Consult it before every trip, especially those quick-turn weekends where you’re packing in a rush!
The goal is to spend less time worrying about what you forgot and more time enjoying camp.
We made the Weekend Warrior Gear Checklist free to download, so click the link below to get yours!
