Alu-Cab was born in 2000, right here in Cape Town, out of our love for African adventures. We were overlanders ourselves and we knew firsthand the challenges of packing light and maximizing space. So, we rolled up our sleeves and created the very first aluminum canopy, designed to handle anything the wild threw at it.
Today, our crew of over 600 crafts a whole range of Alu-Cab gear in our Cape Town workshop. Our gear’s been shipped to 73 countries and counting, but we’re still proudly South African at heart.
Inspired by You, Built for Adventure
We’re not just about building gear; we’re about building a community. You, the adventurers, are the heart of Alu-Cab. Your travels, feedback and wishlists inspire us to constantly improve and create products that help you go further.
“What is the ultimate overland vehicle?”
No fireside debate stokes quite as many coals as this one, but despite the so-called A-list of vehicles (Land Cruiser, Defender, Wrangler, and the Gelandewagen), the real “ultimate overland vehicle” is…
Well, we’ll get to that later − but we’ve found that in our customers, those who travel most and furthest are generally the ones who keep things simple, lightweight, and versatile.
Today, after building tens of thousands of Alu-Cab canopies that have travelled to every corner of the globe, we now view our canopy as the evolutionary stepping stone that led to many more products in our range, including our two most popular: The 270º Shadow Awn and Gen 3R Expedition Tent.
Of course, we’d love to claim the credit, but our Alu-Cab journey is all thanks to you, our supporters. Literally, millions of off-road miles have been travelled across Africa, Australia, Europe, and the Americas: endless tracks created by a community of Alu-Cab users who contribute to the brand with their travel experience, product feedback, and wish-lists that show what the market may be missing. No individual company could possibly match that level of community-based field testing.
Alu-Cab is one of the world’s few, if not the only Overland Product Manufacturer that offers a complete solution in various formats that allows fitment centers, around the world to offer complete turnkey solutions utilizing one brand. Innovation is our Drive.
However, coming back to the question of ‘What is the ultimate overland vehicle?’. In our humble opinion, we feel the answer is, “The one you have.”
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with dreaming big and wanting something bigger or better; but much like any journey, the adventure is on the road, and not at the end of it; so start with what you’ve got, and join the #OverlandEvolution.
