I've already shown you the New Gear, Homes On Wheels and Off-Road Adventuremobile from Overland Expo West 2017, but even all that doesn't fully encapsulate all the awesome that was the largest gathering of the overland tribe in North America. Below is a little photo journey through the 3+ day event, during its first year at Fort Tuthill Park. The event started off for me … [Read more...] about EVENT: Overland Expo West 2017
THE BEST OF: Summer OR Show 2017
What a crazy Outdoor Retailer! This is the last time the annual outdoor industry trade show will be held in Salt Lake City, as it will move to Denver next year. The main reason for the move is the horrible public land policies that Utah continues to push, which exploit public lands for natural resources while ignoring environmental impact and recreational economic benefit. The … [Read more...] about THE BEST OF: Summer OR Show 2017
All Electric Off Road: The Bollinger B1
On July 27, 2017 the world's first all-electric all-wheel drive off/on road sport utility truck, the Bollinger B1, fully working prototype was revealed at The Classic Car Club of Manhattan. The vehicle was designed, engineered and built here in America. It is a truly capable off road vehicle that offers impressive performance in a wide range of conditions, a HUGE 6,100 lbs load … [Read more...] about All Electric Off Road: The Bollinger B1
GEAR AID: Clean-Repair-Reuse
GEAR AID Gear Aid is a care and repair company that started in 1981 with the Aquaseal product. Over the years it has operated and sold products under the McNett and Revivex brands, while continuing to be made in America. In their words: "We teach people how to keep their well loved and expensive gear in like new condition, thereby increasing performance, saving money, and … [Read more...] about GEAR AID: Clean-Repair-Reuse
EVENT: NW Overland Rally 2017
The NW Overland Rally is always a good time, and highlight of my travel year. This year I played a bigger role at the event, acting as the field manager, making sure everything ran smoothly for everyone all weekend long. Below is a visual journey through the Rally weekend, which should give you a glimpse into the festivities, and hopefully entices you to put it on your calendar … [Read more...] about EVENT: NW Overland Rally 2017