The massive 2016 "super bloom" in Death Valley NP was quite possibly a once in a lifetime event. I feel so privileged to have been able to see it first hand. I wrote a story about the last second overlander gathering that I pulled together to see it last year over at OutdoorX4.com: THE SUPER BLOOM: Death Valley is FULL of Life!. In the end, over 9 different groups of … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: Death Valley
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2016 EXPLORING ELEMENTS: Year In Review
2016 was full of adventure on the road less traveled! I've now lived the nomadic North American overland lifestyle for over 5 years, with glimmers of change in the air, as international flights have already been booked, and the possibility of a home base on the east coat to launch adventures further afield from materialize. While I still struggle every day to create positive … [Read more...] about 2016 EXPLORING ELEMENTS: Year In Review
REVIEW: Mosko Moto Backcountry Cinch Strap
Mosko Moto Backcountry Cinch Strap MSRP: $34.99 (per pair) SIZE: 6'11" (per strap) WEIGHT: .7 lbs (per pair) Yes this is "just" a fancy cam tie down strap/cinch strap. Yes they are more expensive than the cinch straps you can pick up at your local box store. Yes the Mosko Moto Backcountry Cinch Strap is worth the extra money! I recently used these straps to secure the … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Mosko Moto Backcountry Cinch Strap
SEMA 2016: The Jeep Invasion Continues
I once again went about trying to capture a photo of every Jeep at SEMA this year. I managed to find 211.5 Jeeps at SEMA 2016, only one more than the 210.5 spotted in 2015. For the 7th year in a row the Jeep JK won the SEMA Hottest 4x4-SUV Award. The plethora of Jeep vehicles at the show just hints at the volume of aftermarket support for the Jeep, as after all the SEMA Show is … [Read more...] about SEMA 2016: The Jeep Invasion Continues
REVIEW: Joby GripTight Bike Mount PRO
Joby GripTight Bike Mount Pro MSRP: $59.95 (BUY IT NOW for LESS!) WEIGHT: .69 lbs FITS PHONES: 2.2" to 3.58" wide FITS BARS: 22.2 to 35 mm diameter I've been in search of a quality smart phone holder that could not only handle the large iPhones (6s+ and 7+), but could be used a a variety of ways; most importantly for navigation on a motorcycle, fitness tracking … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Joby GripTight Bike Mount PRO