Toyota was out in force at Overland Expo 2013. I think almost every type of 4x4 Toyota was in attendance, except the venerable Hilux. The Tacoma and 80 Series Land Cruisers were for sure the most plentiful. From stock to heavily modified overland expedition rigs, they were all there. It is hard to beat the build quality, reliability and international availability of parts for … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: TOYOTA
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Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: LAND ROVER
I have a major soft spot for Land Rovers, and the drool factor at Overland Expo each year with the amazing examples always leaves me thirsty for more. I still think a Defender 130 station wagon with a manual transmission and modern diesel is the ultimate overland vehicle. Now if only I could find one for reasonable money that I could register in the US! I'm sure I missed a few … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: LAND ROVER
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: VANS
I figured I'd start this year's Overland Expo coverage with a little van adventure mobile goodness. It is always awesome to check out the wide variety of van based adventure overland rigs that come to Expo each year. Of course the big Ford 4x4 vans are near and dear to my heart, but the well designed little VW vans are great as well. Sprinters, ambulance conversions and little … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: VANS
5.10 WATER TENNIE: Because You Won’t Slip!
Five Ten AquaStealth rubber has long been coveted by whitewater enthusiasts. The rubber sticks to wet rocks like nothing else you can wrap your feet in. Five Ten has come in and out of the paddle sports specific bootie market many times. My favorite bootie of all time is the Five Ten Maverick, a tall bootie with interior zipper closure. Sadly it was discontinued a number of … [Read more...] about 5.10 WATER TENNIE: Because You Won’t Slip!
The Adventure to Overland Expo 2013
This adventure began along the western slope of Colorado in Grand Junction. After a few days of selling off most of her worldly possessions Sarah Blessington, my new girlfriend and travel partner, hoped in the Sportsmobile to begin her adventure with me on the road. Our first destination would be Overland Expo, just outside Flagstaff, AZ. We left ourselves a few days to … [Read more...] about The Adventure to Overland Expo 2013