--- title: Camping and Overlanding Packing List — Every Bag, Bin and Panel description: "The full overlanding packing list from our Rivian R1T, organised by where each thing lives: cab, molle panels, frunk, bed, gear tunnel, fridge and seven Cub packs." image: https://willcurran.com/hubfs/IMG_0337.jpeg --- [Skip to content](https://willcurran.com/blog/camping-overlanding-packing-list#main) [Will Curran](https://willcurran.com/) [Home](https://willcurran.com/) [Portfolio](https://willcurran.com/portfolio) [Press](https://willcurran.com/media) [Blog](https://willcurran.com/blog) [Favorites](https://willcurran.com/favorites) [Speaking](https://willcurran.com/speaking) [Consulting](https://willcurran.com/consult) [Hire Will](https://willcurran.com/hire) [Writing](https://willcurran.com/blog) Gear — My Camping and Overlanding Packing List [Subscribe](https://willcurran.com/blog/subscribe) Gear # My Camping and Overlanding Packing List Everything we carry, listed by where it actually lives in the truck — cab, molle panels, frunk, bed, gear tunnel, fridge, and seven numbered packs. ![](https://willcurran.com/hs-fs/hubfs/will-curran-brand/will-curran-avatar.jpg?width=44&height=44&name=will-curran-avatar.jpg) Will Curran Dec 17, 2023 · 6 min read On this page ![Camping gear laid out beside the Rivian R1T](https://willcurran.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0337.jpeg?width=1600&height=900&name=IMG_0337.jpeg) We get asked a lot about the gear we camp with. Here’s our master packing list. Are you looking for [information on our Rivian build](https://willcurran.com/blog/rivian-r1t-overlanding-build)? Worth noting Some links below are affiliate links. If you buy through one it costs you nothing extra and sends a small commission my way. Every item here is something I bought myself and still use. ## In Cab - Road snacks - [2 microfiber towels (yellow)](https://amzn.to/4aGnfb9) - [Green Hydroflask cup](https://amzn.to/48pf9Bv) with [straw lid](https://amzn.to/3v6ELVz) in front passenger's door - [Della’s Patagonia Houdini rain jacket](https://www.patagonia.com/product/womens-houdini-windbreaker-jacket/24147.html) in front passenger's door - [Tom Binh Synik 22](https://www.tombihn.com/products/synik-22) - Will’s laptop backpack - [Orvilly Laptop Tote Backpack for Women](https://amzn.to/3RQ0jyI)- Della’s laptop backpack - [nzonpet 4-in-1 Dog Car Seat Cover](https://amzn.to/3GLMFq1) - [Will’s Patagonia R1 Techface Hoody](https://amzn.to/3Ts2JEG) in front driver's door - [Will’s Patagonia Houdini rain jacket](https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-houdini-windbreaker-jacket/24142.html) in front driver's door - [Pepper spray](https://amzn.to/3RN6bZu) ## Driver Molle Panel - [Suction cups with carabiners](https://amzn.to/3v4S7S5) - [Paracord](https://amzn.to/3ROprFX) - [Zip ties](https://amzn.to/3ROprFX) - 2 [Drape Clips](https://amzn.to/47ZjbAO) - Lizzie’s [water bowls](https://amzn.to/3GQFfSo) - 18[ mini clamps](https://amzn.to/473Bx2h) - [Tool bag](https://amzn.to/3ROr723) - Fishing wire - Flint fire starter - Spork - [Paracord](https://amzn.to/3ROprFX) - Axe hammer combo - Camo shovel - 2 Paracord bracelets - Cool hoop molle panel accessory - Whistle - Hand chain saw - [2 sets of Fire gloves](https://amzn.to/48oEr2N) - [Sunscreen spray](https://amzn.to/484tqUA) - [Mosquito bracelets](https://amzn.to/3Nzcihu) - [100% Deet Repellent](https://amzn.to/4aueKje) - [Small bug spray](https://amzn.to/3ROPfS9) ## Passenger Molle Panel - [Will’s BTECH GMRS-PRO Radio](https://amzn.to/48goH1y) - [Della’s BTECH GMRS-PRO Radio](https://amzn.to/48goH1y) - [8 AAA batteries](https://amzn.to/3S5iMHu) - [10 AA batteries](https://amzn.to/47ml0GP) - [12V Fridge Cable](https://amzn.to/3S6vg1x) - [Rolling Square inCharge XL 6-in-1 Multi Charging Cable, Portable USB and USB-C Cable with 100W Ultra-Fast Charging Power, 10 Ft/3m, Summit Yellow](https://amzn.to/41p1t7q) - [Della’s headlamp](https://amzn.to/48luNym) - [Will’s headlamp - Nitecore NU25 400 USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp, Lightweight, Dual Beam, with Red Lighting](https://amzn.to/41pMOJc) - [Flextails Air Pump](https://amzn.to/41uXOVM) - [Mpowered Luci Base Inflatable Lamp](https://amzn.to/480qmJ7) - 4 [Mpowered Luci Colored Inflatable Lights](https://amzn.to/3tl6aT1) - 2 [UCG 34ft LED Lights](https://basecampprovisions.us/products/uc-gear-led-string-34-multi-color-with-remote) - 2 [Solar Battery Packs 36,000ma](https://amzn.to/3Ts2JEG) ## Under Rear Seat - [Red large med kit](https://amzn.to/48mMgGs)- This is Della’s mega med kit so one day I will have her share everything that is inside of it. - [Lunchboxes](https://itsmylunchbox.myshopify.com/?tkr=DczaiMk&utm_source=toki&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=DczaiMk) (hydration packs for music festivals) ## Frunk - [Jetboil Genesis Dual Burner / Pot / Pan and Propane attachment](https://amzn.to/485JchW) - [Will’s Oboz Sypes Mid Leather hiking boots](https://www.rei.com/product/224664/oboz-sypes-mid-leather-waterproof-hiking-boots-mens?redirect-pup=false) - [Della’a hiking boots](https://amzn.to/3TO52Cd) - [Dog food](https://amzn.to/3S5Q2yo) & [Dog Probiotics ](https://amzn.to/3H2W4tr) - [Collapsible dog water bowl](https://amzn.to/3vlpxMu) - [Collapsible dog food bowl](https://amzn.to/3vlpxMu) - [Dog kit](https://amzn.to/41JYV3I) (extra [dog poop bags](https://amzn.to/3tMOuQn), [light up collar](https://amzn.to/4aMAXJi), [tick spray,](https://amzn.to/4aKGvUH) [dog wet wipes](https://amzn.to/47n4kyY), [dog comb](https://amzn.to/3S6IGe7)) - [Rivian portable charger](https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/rivian-portable-charger) - [Dometic Water pump](https://amzn.to/3ttQUmQ) - 3 [Dometic Water Jugs](https://amzn.to/3Rsayrt) ## Bed - [Ignik Propane Tank with propane adapter](https://amzn.to/3v6eLcQ) - [Ignik Firecan Elite](https://amzn.to/3v69wd9) - 8 [Front Runner Cub Packs](https://amzn.to/483p8Ng) - [Portable toilet](https://amzn.to/3S5L9p7) - [Alps folding table](https://amzn.to/483fni4) - can’t recommend right now, having issues and looking into a new table - 2 [Front Runner Expander Chairs](https://amzn.to/4althxH) - Joytutus 52L Electric Cooler (discontinued) - We chose this because it was 16” tall which means it fits under the tonneau cover of our truck. It was also cheap. Our next upgrade will be to a dual-zone as long as we can find one that is less than 16” tall. - [Will’s DJ controller](https://amzn.to/4auyxyQ)in an [ATA flight case](https://amzn.to/3NxG9qH) - [Soundboks speaker](https://amzn.to/3GKVU9X) ## Gear Tunnel (Driver to Passenger) - Rivian air compressor kit (in door) - [Campstream](http://campstreamone.com) - [Pendleton picnic blanket](https://amzn.to/3S55n23) - Detailing kit - We share all of the specifics of this on [our Rivian build page](https://willcurran.com/blog/rivian-r1t-overlanding-build). - [Shoe organizer](https://amzn.to/3H9NzwF) - [Purple/pink tribal sandproof & waterproof blanket](https://amzn.to/48ZiO9J) - [Anker 521 Battery](https://amzn.to/3NxZGXW) (plugged into 120V outlet if below 100%) - [Rivian 70L Bag](https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/rivian-duffel-bag) with clothes, and dopp kits - Rivian first aid kit (in door) ## Refrigerator - Whatever we’re cooking that week - [Dozen egg holder](https://amzn.to/3S6Jcsz) - [Collapsible food containers ](https://amzn.to/47nuqBV) - [Small bins](https://amzn.to/3NLvDvN) to separate food in the cooler  ## Cub Pack #1 - What dry food and snacks for that week - [David Rio chai powder](https://amzn.to/3TtuHA0)- After years of searching and trying hundreds of chai brands. I love this one the most and it’s an SF-based company. - Coffee grounds (french press grounds for the Jetboil french press attachment)  ## Cub Pack #2 - Red clear bag - [Food scraper](https://amzn.to/3txaOh7) - [Wooden spatula](https://amzn.to/3vpDiKd) - [Red silicone spatula](https://amzn.to/3tINkFO) - [Red oil baster](https://amzn.to/47pH7ML) - [Red soup ladle](https://amzn.to/48GVInX) - [Mini silicone Tongs](https://amzn.to/3RDVcQA) - [Mini silicone spatula  ](https://amzn.to/3RDVcQA) - [Mini silicone serving spoon](https://amzn.to/3RDVcQA) - 2 [Folding Utensil Set](https://amzn.to/3RPrzfc)- 1 Fork/1 Spoon/1 Knife - 2 [long silicone spoons](https://amzn.to/41JPZeI) - Green clear bag - [Electric can opener](https://amzn.to/4aJgFjW) charger - [Chip Clip](https://amzn.to/3S6DWEb) - [Scissors](https://amzn.to/3vk8TN7) - [Thermometer](https://amzn.to/3vfHQ5B) - [Small lighter](https://amzn.to/3vrUZc8) - [Wood kebab skewers](https://amzn.to/3OdTxAH) - Blue clear bag - 2 Trash bags - 6 Grocery bags (we use these as mini garbage bags on smaller trips)  - [Dish wipes](https://amzn.to/47ipi24) - [Sponge](https://amzn.to/47ndfjR) - [Purell](https://amzn.to/3vq0A2z) - [Camp suds](https://amzn.to/47nTQPK) - [4 bowls with 2 lids](https://amzn.to/3OdSQHB) - 2 extra [lighters](https://amzn.to/3NP1xYx) - Paper towels (small ziplock bag) - [Cutting board](https://amzn.to/3vojO8E) - [Jetboil Minimo](https://amzn.to/3v7rj3P) - we use when we need to adjust the temperature (i.e. tea, milk, etc) - [Jetboil Flash](https://amzn.to/4arc1XG) with [Jetboil Luna](https://amzn.to/3tq3fIN) - when we need boiling water fast (coffee, dehydrated meals, etc) - [Milk Frother](https://amzn.to/4arbRQ4) - [Kitchen Multitool](https://amzn.to/3GMEWYC) - [Black wash cloths and orange dish cloth](https://amzn.to/3S7vIge) - Flower mug (gifted to Della)  - [Bizzabo cup](https://amzn.to/3vpBReN)   - [Avocado oil](https://amzn.to/3RISOIx) - [Electric can opener](https://amzn.to/4aJgFjW) - [Orange 6L Dry Bag](https://amzn.to/41JNKbi) - [Dish caddy](https://amzn.to/41K2Ayu) - [12L Folding Bucket](https://amzn.to/3RTUkb0) - [Sea to Summit 2.8L pot](https://amzn.to/3tFxHPd) - [Grey Sea To Summit Coffee Pour Over](https://amzn.to/3RPyWUb)  ## Cub Pack #3 - [Laundry pods](https://amzn.to/3vi77Mu) - [Dryer sheets](https://amzn.to/3RPpaBc) (sometimes we use these to double up on bug repellent. By sticking a dryer sheet in our pocket they stay away! Old wise tale that Della brought down from Washington State, but it works!)  - [Handbrush](https://amzn.to/3NO17S0) - Paper towel roll - [Expedition Essentials paper towel holder](https://expeditionessentials.com/products/expedition-essentials-quick-paper-towel-holder-qpth) - [Jetboil fuel canister](https://amzn.to/3TO5xfD) - 10 [wash clothes](https://amzn.to/47vXTKg) - [Disinfectant wipes](https://amzn.to/48nQZI4) - [Small bins](https://amzn.to/3NLvDvN) to help keep small items organized  ## Cub Pack #4 - [Bug spray](https://amzn.to/421WgCZ)  - [Tent air fresheners](https://amzn.to/41Pyytw) - [Mpowered Solar String Lights](https://amzn.to/3trNdyg)- We can’t personally endorse these colored lights anymore. The white lights are bright and long and worth checking out but we are now using the [UCG 34ft LED Lights](https://basecampprovisions.us/products/uc-gear-led-string-34-multi-color-with-remote)with [Solar Battery Packs 36,000ma](https://amzn.to/3Ts2JEG)for power - [Bug zapper (UV, and white)](https://amzn.to/4aIDMuS) - 3 [Thermacell Replacement Cartridge](https://amzn.to/3to54WJ) - [Thermacell E55 Bug Repeller](https://amzn.to/475LpIZ) - [Amacool Portable Fan](https://amzn.to/47qp7lj) - [Multi-tool](https://amzn.to/48iEEF5) - [Mack’s Earplug](https://amzn.to/4859voz) - [Melatonin](https://amzn.to/3TO4JaB) - Carabiners - After years of searching. Here are the carabiners we find to be the best that will last forever. - Big stuff - [Camp USA Photon Wire Rack Pack](https://amzn.to/48jw6xT) - For hang stuff temporarily (i.e. hydration pack off the ground) - [HeroClip](https://amzn.to/3NBhrFQ) - Small stuff - [Nite Ize S-Biner MicroLock](https://amzn.to/3GRj7ai) - 2 [Solar Battery Packs 36,000ma](https://amzn.to/3Ts2JEG) - iKamper sealant - This is the sealant that came for the iKamper if the tent ever stops being water resistant. - [Mpowered Luci Base Inflatable Lamp](https://amzn.to/480qmJ7) - [Orange Nalgene (large) ](https://amzn.to/48im9AL) - [Clean Nalgene (small) ](https://amzn.to/3NLJKS8) - [Pike Trail plastic blanket](https://amzn.to/3tIJCvS) - [Small bins](https://amzn.to/3NLvDvN) to help keep small items organized  ## Cub Pack #5 - [Bear Spray](https://amzn.to/3tF1988) - Utility bag - [Lifestraw](https://amzn.to/3NQjsht) - 20 [Stakes](https://amzn.to/3S8gw2p) - 2 Homemade fire starters (you probably already have the materials around your house!) - [see directions here ](https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Fire-Starters-with-Paper-Rolls-and-Dryer-Lint?amp=1) - materials needed: lint, paper towel or toilet paper roll  - [Mallet](https://amzn.to/3NQibHo) - [Road tool kit](https://amzn.to/3RPnZlg) ## Cub Pack #6 - [Purell](https://amzn.to/4aUQl6G) - 4 [Combat Active Wipes](https://amzn.to/3TvqpIg) - [Camo poop shovel](https://amzn.to/41MKZGn) - [White bath towel](https://amzn.to/4aFT7wh) - [Face tissues](https://amzn.to/48nP4Dm) - 5 [Ignik Hand Warmers](https://amzn.to/3Nx22Gx) - 5 [Toe Warmers](https://amzn.to/3Nx23u5) - 1 half-used roll of toilet paper - [Toilet Bags ](https://amzn.to/3HqWutT) - [Portable toilet absorbant gel ](https://amzn.to/4aL7aks) - [Small bins](https://amzn.to/3NLvDvN) to help keep small items organized ## Cub Pack #7 - [Hammock](https://amzn.to/3vpxL6p) - [Yellow Portable Fan](https://amzn.to/48H1zd9) - [Joking Hazard](https://amzn.to/476xbY8) Filed under [Gear](https://willcurran.com/blog/tag/gear) ![](https://willcurran.com/hs-fs/hubfs/will-curran-brand/will-curran-avatar.jpg?width=64&height=64&name=will-curran-avatar.jpg) Will Curran I spent sixteen years building one company, and I have been in the event industry since 2007. 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