5 Eco-Friendly Tips for Responsible Overland Travel

Even if you’re an eco-friendly person, it’s easy to make slipups when overlanding that compromise your green lifestyle. Embrace the local environment using these eco-friendly tips for responsible overland travel.

Keep Human Waste Away From Water Sources

Bathroom breaks are always important to remember during overlanding because you can’t leave human waste randomly around the campsite. Per Leave No Trace guidelines, bury your human waste in an 8-inch-deep hole that is at least 200 feet away from the nearest water source to avoid contamination.

At Ironman 4x4, our Relief Kits include materials that make outdoor bathroom breaks easier. The Relief Kit includes a shovel so you can quickly dig a burial site for your waste.

Use Reusable Materials for Camping

You can optimize your cargo in many ways. For one, instead of bringing plastic water bottles with you, pack reusable water bottles so you don’t accidentally leave empty containers at campsites. Also, keeping plastic water bottles in the truck takes up space.

The water tanks and bottles at Ironman 4x4 provide overland enthusiasts with various ways to securely bring water on the go. You can easily store the water tanks easily and access them anytime you need to wash dishes or refill your water bottle. This ensures you don’t come home with a big bag of plastic bottles and more waste to throw in the garbage.

Bring Bins for Garbage

Speaking of garbage, another way to avoid accidentally leaving behind trash is by setting up convenient garbage bins at your campsites. Tossing trash randomly in the truck will only create more of a mess. Instead, bring trash bins for recyclable items and other garbage so you can easily organize and dispose of it when possible.

Avoid Bringing Too Many Packaged Foods

Another way to prevent your garbage from contaminating the environment is by avoiding bringing pre-packaged foods—no cartons, plastic bags, metal cans, or beyond. Remember—bringing trash bins is important, but letting bottles and trash pile up is bad regardless of how many bins you bring. At Ironman 4x4, our collapsible food containers make it easy to transport food in a reusable box.

Plus, our inventory includes an overland fridge that keeps fresh items safe so you don’t have to rely on packaged foods like trail mix. Using a fridge creates less waste and makes it easy to prepare satisfying, nutritious meals outdoors.

Don’t Wash Clothes and Dishes in Water Sources

Another eco-friendly tip for responsible overland travel is to think green when washing dishes and clothes. Don’t contaminate natural water sources by washing your dirty clothes and dishes in them.

The collapsible containers available at Ironman 4x4 also include materials such as dish racks and washing bins so you can clean personal items without contaminating the environment.

Thanks to these tips, you can experience overlanding without hurting the local environment. Keep them in mind when you prepare for your next adventure!