Photo by Richard Giordano
We often assume that someone who “has it all” owns every desirable item—whether toys, vehicles, accessories, or other overland gear and gadgets. But as the holiday season approaches, it may be worth widening that definition. Some overlanders have everything they need and want nothing more; others “have it all” simply because they have the time to wander down a dusty backroad when the mood strikes. Maybe you’re browsing this list to find a gift for a friend, family member, or loved one. Or perhaps you’re preparing for a new adventure, seeking tools and tips. However you define “having it all,” the real value lies in noticing what sparks your curiosity and choosing gifts—or journeys—that honor it.
Visit the Mosko Moto Marketplace for Certified Pre-Owned Gear
Committed to a circular shopping experience that breathes life into worn gear, Mokso Moto’s Marketplace allows buyers to browse the official collection of secondhand items and sellers to give their barely worn gear a new home and receive up to 100 percent store credit. From nearly new enduro pants to storage pouches, discounted jerseys, pullovers, and jackets, the marketplace is ripe for the picking and cuts down on disposability.
Overland Guidebooks by OunTravela and The Travely
The ultimate overland guidebook offers something traditional travel tomes do not: information on off-pavement routes, difficulty levels, special permits, and potential camp sites. Over the past decade, I’ve witnessed the emergence of excellent overland guidebooks and have recently used and enjoyed several written by OunTravela and The Travely. Available in print or ebook formats, these guides provide a wealth of information about paperwork, visa requirements, must-sees, camp spots (with coordinates), route difficulty, and much more, all with stunning photography to inspire your next visit.
$35+/Georgia, Ladakh, and Kyrgyzstan (you can also purchase maps or GPS tracks separately) | ountravela.com | $22+/Arabian Peninsula, Georgia and Armenia, Turkey, and Greece | the-travely.com
Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera
I love a small, discreet camera for travel. If you’re eager to reduce your daily screen time and return to the nostalgia of a disposable camera, the Camp Snap is a fun option. The camera features a rechargeable battery and an included SD card that stores up to 2,000 photos, as well as multiple image filter options available for free download. Measuring 4.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches, the Camp Snap is easily stored in a pocket or cross-body bag, and its simple design is user-friendly and refreshingly uncomplicated.
$100 | campsnapphoto.com
Gear Aid Tenacious Repair Tape
Gear Aid’s Tenacious Repair tape is perfect for quick fixes on the road. We’ve used it to repair tent fabric, for unfortunate seat tears, or damage to jackets and packs. The strong, weatherproof tape is backed by an ultra-aggressive adhesive that doesn’t peel off on technical fabrics or wash off (after 24 hours). While I prefer the clear vinyl version, the tape is also available in black, brown, blue, orange, and various shades of green—an excellent stocking stuffer option.
$10/1.5 x 60-inch, $7/3 x 20-inch | gearaid.com
Have It All? Upgrade Your Memberships
Using the free version of Gaia GPS? Upgrade to a Premium membership. Already have Premium? Upgrade to Premium with Outside +. Or, if you’re using OnX Offroad’s Premium membership, consider upgrading to the Elite version. Check out the subscription-based iOverlander 2, the All Trails app, or test the Overland Glovebox Guide. Perhaps there’s an exercise app you’ve always wanted to try, or maybe your Garmin inReach satellite subscription or Horizons Unlimited membership needs topping up. The gift-giving season is a great time to test additional features you wouldn’t otherwise feel the need to splash out on.
DIY Hiking Boot or Shoe Maintenance Kits
I don’t know about you, but my shoes deserve more love. To do so, I’d like to curate a hiking boot or leather shoe kit, perhaps housed in a small container, with shoe cleaners, conditioners, treatments, and a buffing cloth. If you own a pair of Blundstones, they’ve cleverly already done so (Shoe Care Kit, $40), while Nikwax offers endless products (including this Fabric & Leather Footwear Duo Pack, $24+), and Danner produces this handy boot wax ($21). Already on the shoe care train? Created a separate kit for outerwear and gear.
Butler Maps Adventure Series Maps
While I love a good digital map—especially for planning—paper maps still offer many benefits. Butler Maps has plenty to choose from, all tailored to ADV riders, dual-sport motorcyclists, and those driving all types of off-pavement vehicles. The Arizona Adventure Series map, for instance, includes a trail rating system, terrain iconography, riding permit requirements, and highlights the most scenic, technical, and thrilling roads. Printed on waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic paper, the map is durable enough to withstand the elements and folds to 4.25 x 90 inches.
$153/Adventure Series Collection, $88/Best Dirt Roads Collection, $45/Overlanding 101 Book plus single map, $22/single map, $6/2025 Team Adventure Map | butlermaps.com
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Toiletry Kit
If you’re in the market for a new toiletry kit, The North Face Base Camp Voyager is a solid contender. Lightweight, made of recycled material, the kit unfolds into a two-part organization system featuring elastic, mesh pockets, a wide hanging hook, and a coated, secure-zip translucent pocket to separate wet and dry items. Daisy-chain webbing offers lash points, and the kit measures 9.3 x 6.5 x 3.3 inches. Another helpful addition is the built-in mirror. Available in black, mushroom grey/mocha brown, and shady blue/summit navy, the kit is constructed from 300D recycled polyester with TPU coating.
$40 | thenorthface.com
NoNormal Outdoor Coffee Paste
Pour over, instant coffee, drip, espresso, single serve coffee bags—I thought I had tried it all. NoNormal has a new product to add to the mix (literally): dark-roasted coffee that comes in a tube. The world’s first super-concentrated coffee paste is a mix of 20x-concentrated Arabica coffee, microground coffee beans, and natural emulsifiers, with the potential to enjoy up to 30 cups per tube. What these “natural emulsifiers” are isn’t clear, but hey, we’re adventurous overlanders, and it’s not every day you can make coffee from a paste. Comes in classic and sweetened varieties.
$82/Quad Variety Pack (100 cups), $54/triple (90 cups), $41/Duo Variety Pack (50 cups), $20/single (30 cups) | nonormal.com
National Parks Scratch Off Chart
Track your travels to all 63 US national parks with this fun, scenic scratch-off chart. Grab a coin, key, or credit card, and scratch the top layer off each icon to commemorate your journey, revealing a colorful vista beneath. From the Grand Canyon to the Tetons, Great Basins, Sand Dunes, and Smoky Mountains, this picturesque checklist covers parks all across America. Bonus: the chart makes for a wonderful work of art when it’s done.
$25 | popchart.co
My Holiday Wishlist: Editor’s Picks
Mzuri: George and Jinx Rodger’s Epic 1950s Trans-Africa Expeditions in a Series I Land Rover
Put together by Cool & Vintage, this Swiss-bound coffee table book contains 192 pages of high-quality images and essays about British photojournalist George Rodger’s travels in “Mzuri,” his Series I station wagon, through Africa. The wartime photographer’s wife, Jinx, accompanied him on these overland trips and wrote several articles for National Geographic. Frequently a subject of George’s photography, Jinx was an adventurer in her own right and currently brightens my day through George’s images of her, saved on my desktop and as my iPhone background. Being such a fan of them both, this is definitely (one of) my dream book(s).
$180 plus shipping | coolnvintage.com
The Wilder Way by Eva zu Beck
Eva zu Beck is a professional storyteller, National Geographic host, and an adventurer at heart. She’s been a guest on the Overland Journal Podcast, we’ve admired her 2006 Land Rover Defender 110 on Expedition Portal, and I had the privilege of interviewing her for a Modern Explorer segment in Overland Journal (Gear 2023). Eva’s memoir delves into how she left a corporate job in London, booked a one-way ticket to Nepal, and set out to discover her own best life. I’ll have to be patient as the book drops next June, but the pre-order is on my holiday wish list now.
$30 | simonandschuster.com
Fjällräven Abisko Wool SS T-Shirt
The perfect hiking shirt has eluded me for decades, so when my husband, Richard, donned the men’s version of the Fjällräven Abisko Wool SS, I was instantly jealous. The soft jersey knit, made from merino wool and recycled polyester, felt lovely and was comfortable across a range of temperatures, while the fit isn’t too tight or too loose. Great for hiking, the material has a natural resistance to unsavory odors, and the T-shirt is produced without PFAS and made from certified animal fiber, including traceable wool. You can’t go wrong with a classic, black tee, no matter what the scenario.
$65 | fjällräven.com
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