It’s been a while since we ran a refresher course on overlanding for beginners, especially about the very first things we recommend doing to upgrade your vehicle into a serious overlanding rig. Vehicle upgrades for beginner overlanders can be tough to navigate, but there are several ways to make your 4×4 more capable by incorporating a few basic upgrades to set you up for off-roading success. These upgrades can help you gain traction, protect your vehicle from trail damage, and help you recover yourself, or others, when someone gets stuck.