The reality is that I couldn’t find a rig that met my criteria for a RTW overland adventure rig, at least with a reasonable price tag. While I’ve really enjoyed the van life for the past 2+ yrs, my Sportsmobile just wasn’t right for me in a number of ways. After tons of research, discussion with experts, a few years experience under my belt and the opportunity to work with … [Read more...] about EEXP: Why?
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EVENT: 2013 SoCal Mountain Rendezvous
My inaugural trip to the 2013 SoCal Desert Rendezvous, put on by the American Adventurist, started in Vegas picking up the awesome Maxtrax Toyota FJ from Ben at Outback Proven. Ben couldn't make the trip this year, but graciously let me fly in and borrow the FJ for the event. Rendezvous is held at a Boy Scout camp high in the mountains just outside Big Bear in southern … [Read more...] about EVENT: 2013 SoCal Mountain Rendezvous
EVENT: Vermont Overland Trophy 2013
For the FULL event details and best pictures check out my article on Motus: VOT 2013: That Mud Tastes Like Maple Syrup! This was the inaugural Vermont Overland Trophy and I was asked by Alex of Columbia Overland to join his team to help with photography, social media, navigation and physical challenges. I drove up from Maryland in the Sportsmobile and ended up on the CO … [Read more...] about EVENT: Vermont Overland Trophy 2013
SEMA NEWS: Hot Off Road & Other Cool Products
The following is a bunch of cool stuff from the 2012 SEMA show, with a focus on off road and overland products. Enjoy:) Also see- SEMA NEWS: Off Road LED LIghting … [Read more...] about SEMA NEWS: Hot Off Road & Other Cool Products
EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2012
The WA Overland Rally has been on my radar and schedule ever since I had such a good time at Overland Expo in May. I learned so much and got to meet so many amazing people that it really was a no brainer to try to go to every similar event I can. The Rally also fit perfectly between my broken wrist recovery in Portland, OR and Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City, UT. … [Read more...] about EVENT: WA Overland Rally 2012