The 2nd annual Mid Atlantic Overland FestivalΒ (MAOF) was a huge success. The event is held on a beautiful private farm near State College, PA, and encompasses a number of gatherings, including the Touratech Rally East and Four Wheel CamperΒ East Coast Owners Rally. Main Line Overland, the organizers and hosts of the event, had this to say: “the Mid-Atlantic Overland Festival is a celebration and gathering of adventurers who want to share their stories, experiences, and overland travel knowledge with like minded individuals.” This was my first time to the event, and I sadly could only drop by for a quick overnight visit due to a scheduling conflict. In that short time I was able to enjoy some workshops, presentations, great conversations, check out some spectacular rigs, catch up with new and old friends alike and enjoy food and adult beverages with a ton of great people while sharing stories from the road. Hopefully the photos below will give you a taste for this quality event and entice you to check it out in 2016. It’s already on my schedule!
The motorcycle area filling up quickly on Thursday.Impressive moto riding skills on display all weekend.LTWK‘s new every day carry (EDC) knife, with aerospace carbon handles. One of the many great vendors at this year’s MAOF.Lots of Four Wheel Campers in attendance, on a wide variety of truck platforms.Did I mention how beautiful this part of Pennsylvania is!!!Big bonfire for everyone to enjoy, lots of people hiding on the other side of that awesome mog πQuality libations were shared by all. Star filled crisp nights helped campers unwind after hot days learning and sharing.Quality local baked goods and coffee were available to get campers motivated each morning.
TRUCK CAMPER:
Main Line‘s impressive F350 build.OFFROAD TRAILER:Adventure TrailersLatitude Camper TrailersVery cool home build trailer.
JEEP: I like the way this Jeep owner thinks!Community is the name of the game.Why not! A fully built Jeep Liberty.Drooooool…AT Overland‘s original Jeep Comanche build. ARB‘s very clean JK. Main Line‘s JK is always ready for an adventure.I don’t think I’ve seen a more well sorted overland Jeep than this example from AT Overland Equipment.
LAND ROVER: Main Line‘s Defender combines classic lines with quality modern off-road accessories.Beast!Very British π Stock Range Rovers can get you out there as well!
TOYOTA:Such a pretty pig πClassic 4 Runner built just enough.The 100 Series is such a formidable truck.Lots of FJ Cruisers at the event. The American Adventurist crew was out in force.Yes, that is an LS1 under the hood of a Tacoma!!! The Dirt Road Trip camp.Lexus GX470 ready for the trail.Overland Experts Prado 150, sadly us US civilians can’t have one, unless you’re willing to consider a Lexus GX470.
ARB‘s FULLY outfitted 200 Series.
OTHER:The go fast overland option π Broncos are not something you see often at these types of events.Full sized trucks can be built in SOOOOO many different ways to meet the needs of the adventurer.Tiger Adventure Vehicles always stand out from the crowd.One of the cleanest Unimog I’ve ever seen. Soooo pretty!