If you’re looking for an (almost) all-in-one roadside emergency kit that includes a first aid kit, multi-tool, recovery straps, battery charger, and more, the Uncharted Overlander is it.
The kit comes with most of what you need to get out of common situations, from a dead battery to minor repairs to soft sand or snow, and it’s packed in a nearly indestructible 15L Yeti Loadout Gobox.
What’s included in the Uncharted Overlander kit?
Here’s what’s included, and keep reading or watch the video to see what’s special about some of these things…they’re cooler than they sound:
- Convertible shovel/pickaxe
- Insulated gloves
- Recovery strap (4m / 17,632lb breaking force)
- Waterproof Flashlight (adjustable beam)
- Glow sticks
- Extractor Folding Multi-Tool
- Pro First Aid kit
- Hideaway wind/water-resistant jacket
- Zeus Pro rechargeable battery starter
Caveats
This is a decent starting point that covers a lot of the things we recommend in our Vehicle Recovery Guide (check that for more advanced items and how-to’s). The only things we’d add right away are are:
- Soft shackles (lets you attach the recovery straps to your vehicle)
- Traction boards (lets you drive yourself out of soft/loose ground)
And it’s worth noting that the Recovery Strap is only ~12 feet long, which is TOO SHORT for proper offroad recovery, where you want 20-30 feet depending on the situation. It also has a relatively low load rating, making this kit good for passenger cars doing normal passenger car things, but this we would upgrade the strap to something much longer and stronger for off-road use. And remember, you’ll need hooks or shackles to attach any strap to your vehicle, which are not included in this kit.
What about the rest of the kit?
Uncharted’s First Aid Kits are usually solid, and the Zeus jumpstarted is great. These and the Yeti case are highlights of this kit.
The jacket works as a light windbreaker and should protect against a light mist, but coolest feature is lots of internal stash pockets that you can fill with leaves, moss, or whatever to create insulation in a pinch. The gloves are also lightly insulated, giving you four-season hand protection.
The flashlight and multi-tool are fine for occasional use. It’s no Leatherman or SOG, but it’ll get the job done for periodic repairs. I’d also add a spare pack of batteries for the flashlight as they’ll run down over time once installed.
The Yeti Gobox has a fully gasket sealed design with vents to keep everything inside perfectly dry, no matter what. It measures 10.2″ x 14.7″ x 11.3″, and has a stackable design with non-slip feet.
MSRP is $449, available now in Charcoal, Orange, and Camp Green colors.
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