Overland Expo East Ep. 1: Building an Off-Grid Overland Rig (Essential Gear Guide)

Overland Expo East (OXE) Episode 001! In this episode, I break down the overland setup on the 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel, dial in my field gear, and hit the expo grounds to showcase what makes this rig expedition ready. From power management and solar to our rooftop tent, awning, and trail recovery systems, I cover everything packed into this build and how each piece performs in real field conditions in this 3 part series. 📌 What I Cover in This Episode: • Complete walkthrough of the gear that makes it all possible • Power & Battery Systems: Goal Zero power bank, off-grid charging, and solar deployment • Storage, organization & heavy-duty cargo cases 🔧 Rig Build Specs & Featured Gear: • Vehicle: 2025 Ram 1500 Rebel • Suspension: BDS Fox 2.5 Performance Elite Kit • Bumper & Armor: VICE Design front/Expedition One DSTC Rear Bumper • Shelter: 23Zero Walkabout 87" Rooftop Tent & 270 Awning • Power: Goal Zero Portable Power Station & Lensun Solar Hood Panel • Sleep Comfort: Hest Outdoors Camp Pillows Drop a comment below: What gear piece or mod would you like to see put through a deep-dive review next? Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the bell for more overland expeditions, rig builds, and gear tests from ZuluFoxtrot Expedition Group! #overlanding #overland #offroad #ramrebel #overlandexpo #camping #builtforadventure #expedition 00:00 - Trip Prep & Gear Check Strategy 01:45 - Power Setup (Goal Zero Yeti & 400W Solar) 02:04 - Camp Kitchen & Roam Adventure Co Box 03:22 - Goal Zero/Dual-Zone Fridge System 05:03 - DECKED Drawer System Overview 06:11 - Essential Trail Tools & Tent Stakes 10:28 - Developing an Overlanding Gear System 11:35 - Camp Essentials, Propane & Safety 13:34 - Fire Starting Kit & Hatchet 14:23 - Final Packing & Organization Tips