Overland camping offers a lot of options to choose from when adventuring off the beaten path.
And let’s be honest. Overlanding is, for most folks, another word for car camping. So if you’re getting into the world of driving down dirt roads and sleeping under the stars, we’ve got your back.
Picking the best sleeping quarters when overlanding depends on several factors, including things like finding the perfect parking spot for your vehicle and searching out enough flat ground to set up a tent for midnight Zs.
Luckily, with a little shopping around, adventurers can find the perfect overland camping gear for their on-the-go lifestyles.
Back to Basics: Ground Tents for Overland Camping
Everyone starts from somewhere. And camping while overlanding is no exception, whether you’re borrowing someone else’s tent for your first-ever outing or you are a seasoned ground tent camper with multiple tents for every occasion.
And if you’re shopping for a new tent, you can find a wide variety of tents that offer varying degrees of sleeping comfort and packability.

Bivy Sacks
A premium-made bivy sack, short for a bivouac sack, is a weatherproof or nonwaterproof breathable cover for your sleeping bag — a bare-bones shelter, if you will. This product was invented to serve climbers who needed emergency protection when sleeping against rockfaces. In essence, it’s a protective outer layer creating a sleep-inducing cocoon to protect your sleeping bag against the elements.
Some bivies zip shut entirely to keep water and little critters out, whereas others include a small pole to keep the material off your face as you dream of future adventures. A lightweight, low-volume option, bivies won’t take up much space in the back of your adventure rig. However, this basic shelter might not be an ideal solution for vehicle-assisted travel where space constraints aren’t as much of an issue.
Backpacking Tents
Car Camping Tents

Treehouse Fun: Rooftop Tents for Overland Camping

Types of Rooftop Tents

Rooftop Tent Pros & Cons When Overland Camping

Sleeping Inside Your Car, Truck, or SUV

Customized In-Vehicle Options, From DIY to Manufactured
