{"id":6222,"date":"2018-11-27T22:11:27","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T21:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/?page_id=6222"},"modified":"2026-07-08T20:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:03:42","slug":"overland-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ountravela.com\/en\/overland-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Overland travel tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Overland travel tips<\/h1>\n

Choosing your vehicle, 4x4 equipment, camping gear, driving rules, insurance, first-aid kit, etc.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Planning a road trip? Here are the essential questions to ask before you leave:<\/p>\n

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  • What's my budget?<\/li>\n
  • How long will my trip last?<\/li>\n
  • Buying or renting?<\/li>\n
  • How many passengers will we be?<\/li>\n
  • What kind of terrain will we encounter?<\/li>\n
  • What climates will we be facing?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In the articles below, we'll try to give you some advice that takes all these criteria into account, whether it's camping equipment, travel insurance, choice of vehicle, specific equipment, and so on. Enjoy your reading!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Insurance and health for a worry-free road trip<\/h2>\n

    Staying healthy and safe during a road-trip is essential to getting the most out of the experience. Make sure you have a first-aid kit with essential medicines and appropriate travel insurance!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Rent or buy a 4x4 for travelling?<\/h2>\n

    For short to medium-term trips (from 3 days to several weeks), rental is the simplest and most economical option. In our article we give you the criteria for choosing the most suitable 4x4 for your trip. Once you've chosen the model you're interested in and the rental company, you'll need to carry out a few checks.<\/p>\n

    For longer trips, you'll have no choice but to buy your own vehicle. You'll be joining the big family of \"overlanders\". We've prepared an article explaining the criteria to consider when buying a 4x4. These criteria depend on your destination, the type of road you'll be taking, etc. Read our article<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    The best 4x4 rentals<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Which 4x4 to buy?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    4x4 equipment<\/h2>\n

    All our tips for equipping your 4x4: off-road equipment, tires, roof tents, etc. Choosing them wisely will help you travel with greater safety and comfort. Not insignificant for a long-haul trip.<\/p>\n

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    Tires and rims<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Camping and travel equipment<\/h2>\n

    All our tips for finding camping gear that combines quality, comfort, lightness and sturdiness. We also reveal our photo and video equipment \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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    Driving tips<\/h2>\n

    There's no specific license for 4x4s, but there are many rules to know, especially if you have to cross sandy or muddy areas or rivers. In this article, we give you all the keys to driving on sand. More articles to follow !<\/p>\n

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