Overlanding vs Vanlife
Overlanding and vanlife have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Overlanding | Vanlife |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Calm |
| To start | $500 | $400 |
Choose overlanding if
- Nothing alive to look after
- Slower to reward you
About $500 to start, then about $150 a month.
Choose vanlife if
- Looking after living things
- Quicker first wins
About $400 to start, then about $200 a month.
What you'll need
- Overlanding: Water Container, Vehicle Air Compressor, Rented 4x4 Full cost breakdown
- Vanlife: About $400 to start, then about $200 a month. Full cost breakdown