A quick road trip up the Cali coast, from Shell Beach, CA to Eugene, OR, on our way north to the 2014 NW Overland Rally, and points North, this past Spring. Life is all about new experiences, good friends and adventure. Quality adult beverages, like Ninkasi craft beer, and fresh food to share with friends in amazing locations also helps. Live a "Life of Adventure"! … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: Cali Coast Road Trip
Overland
REVIEW: Granite Gear Packable Duffel
Granite Gear Packable Duffel by: Sarah Blessington SPECS: Comes in four different sizes: 20” [20 x 10.25 x 9.5”, 1.4lbs, 40L] MSRP: $49.99 (BUY NOW) 24” [24 x 12 x 11”, 1.5lbs, 60L] MSRP: $59.99 (BUY NOW) 30” [30 x 13.75 x 12.5”, 1.8lbs, 100L] MSRP: $69.99 (BUY NOW) (Reviewed here) 36” [36 x 16.5 x 14”, 2.3lbs, 145L] MSRP: $79.99 (BUY NOW) If you haven’t heard … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Granite Gear Packable Duffel
REVIEW: The Grid Foam Roller
Trigger Point Performance Therapy GRID Foam Roller MSRP: $39.99 (BUY NOW) SPECS: 13" x 5.5" at 1.5 lbs Self massage and a great workout rolled into one! I use this amazing little tool to get the kinks out of my back after long days on the overland trail, as well as the knots out of my hamstrings/glutes after running and other action sports. I broke my back a … [Read more...] about REVIEW: The Grid Foam Roller
REVIEW: Granite Gear Air Zippsack
By: Sarah Blessington Granite Gear’s Air Zippsack Does staying organized while traveling and overlanding bring ease and joy into your life? Then you are going to want to check out the Air Zippsack from Granite Gear. SPECS 5L [8x5x4”, 1oz] MSRP: $17.95 9L [10x6x8”, 1.2oz] MSRP: $19.95 12L [12x8x7”, 1.4oz] MSRP: $21.95 16L [14x8x7”, 1.7oz] MSRP: … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Granite Gear Air Zippsack
EVENT: American Adventurist/Trasharoo Toys For Tots 2014
This was the 8th annual Toys For Tots Off Road Toy Drive, located at Camp Pendleton this year. The event was sponsored by Trasharoo and American Adventurist, and supported by the overland and off road communities. The event is a Fri-Sun camping weekend at the Lake O'Neill campground on the military base. It is a gathering of extremely diverse adventurers who appreciate offroad … [Read more...] about EVENT: American Adventurist/Trasharoo Toys For Tots 2014