Overlanding Gear: The Good, The Bad and The Useless — Morocco Desert Tested

The overlanding gear I took to Morocco, tested, categorised and rated. Good camping equipment is hard to find, this 4 piles exercise will really help you dial in what works and what doesn't. In order to overland Morocco you're going to need a good 4x4 overland build setup that works for you. Morocco travel can be tough on the vehicle, you need to get it right. In this video I went over all the gear I took from the mundane to the excellent. Whether you're doing a van conversion, or a you're already a full time van life junkie much of the gear in this video will be relevant to you. Car camping in Morocco is an awesome experience however you do it. Find out more at www.theoverlander.substack.com 00:00 Introduction 00:30 The 4 Piles Framework Explained 00:44 Pile 1 — Used, Won't Take Again 00:58 Dokio Solar Panels (faulty — being returned) 01:18 Renogy Solar Pannels 01:25 Jerry Cans x2 (40L) — redundant with side tank 02:01 Makita Portable Compressor 02:16 ARB Twin Compressor & Air Tank 02:30 Homemade Tyre Deflator (Indeflate style) 03:06 Homemade Starlink Bracket 03:32 Pile 2 — Didn't Use, Would Take Again 03:40 Tools, Spare Parts & Consumables 04:25 Jump Leads 04:39 Spare parts for INEOS Grenadier 05:28 Globe Guard INEOS Grenadier OBD2 Reader 05:51 Recovery Gear (snatch rope, soft shackles, tree strap) 06:27 Macon Winch 06:50 MaxTrax Recovery Boards 07:05 Pile 3 — Didn't Use, Won't Take Again 07:05 Roll-Up Bed Mat 07:20 Autel OBD2 Reader (not Grenadier-compatible) 07:35 Folding Chair 07:55 230V Fridge Charger 08:05 Excess Ratchet Straps & Tie-Downs 09:00 Pile 4 — Used & Taking Again 09:08 25L Water Tub 09:17 Go Outdoors 2V Portable Shower 09:44 Snugpak Storage Boxes 10:03 Fire Extinguisher 10:48 Screw-In Ground Pegs 10:58 DD Travel Hammock + Tarp 11:23 Drill-Powered Fuel Transfer Pump 11:50 Silky Saw 12:00 Petromax Atago Fire Pit 12:40 First Aid Kit 12:50 Breaker Bar, Socket Set & Tool Roll 13:18 Torque Wrench 13:32 Binoculars 13:40 Extension Lead (with USB ports) 13:52 Buffalo Professional Grade Induction Hob 14:19 Homemade Rear Drawer Table 15:00 Shovel 15:10 Collapsible Bucket + Washing-Up Bowl 15:28 Camp Kettle 15:34 Tough Trek Kalahari X Rooftop Tent 15:58 Makita Battery USB/12V Adapter 16:32 Petromax Forged Carbon Steel Pan 16:58 Step/Stool 17:27 Stacking Boxes x4 17:47 Bluetti Apex 300 Portable Power Station 18:08 Dometic Dual-Zone Fridge CFX100 18:49 Side-Mounted Auxiliary Fuel Tank 19:09 DVA Mechanics Side Carriers + MaxTrax Carrier 20:06 Falken Tyres MT01 20:36 Buzz Overland Rock Sliders & Side Steps 21:06 Flat Dog Roof Rack 21:29 Howling Moon Awning 21:36 Starlink Roam Package 22:13 Ineos Grenadier Performance 23:00 Upgrades for Next Trip 23:03 Wolf Box Tyre Deflators 23:25 Martins Automatic Tyre Inflator