Overland Expo 2013 was another HUGE gathering of overlanders and the overland industry at Mormon Lake, AZ. The event happens each year in May and seems to be growing with more participants, more vendors and more classes every year. The information available to you at this event is really quite astounding. I know that I walk away every year with all kinds of ideas on what … [Read more...] about EVENT: Overland Expo 2013 Wrap Up
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Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: OTHER COOL RIGS
More amazing overland rigs from Overland Expo 2013! There are so many cool rigs out there that people have modified for overland travel that don't fit into the categories already talked about (Vans, Land Rovers, Toyotas, Jeeps & Big Rigs). This post is to highlight those other options that you might not have considered when looking for an adventure rig. Enjoy the overland … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: OTHER COOL RIGS
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: BIG RIGS
The big rigs had a big presence at Overland Expo 2013 with the Unimogs taking center stage with a big display/gathering at the center of the vendor area. The big trucks dropped a lot of jaws with their sheer size, plethora of features, luxury amenities and price tags. It is hard to define "big rigs," but for my coverage of Overland Expo it refers to any rig that is based on a … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: BIG RIGS
Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: JEEP
Jeeps are part of American culture and the newest 4 door iterations have taken the offroad and overland markets by storm. The latest JK Rubicon editions are VERY capable machines right off the assembly line. The updated interior and new V6 power plant offer a level of refinement never before seen in a Jeep. Check out the wide variety of Jeep based vehicles that showed up to … [Read more...] about Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: JEEP
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