SEMA stands for: Specialty Equipment Market Association. Because of this, you can expect to see LOTS of useful, and not so useful, stuff to rebuild, upgrade, add on to and polish your vehicle at the annual SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Below are some of the highlights this year that pertain specifically to the offroad and overland markets, as well as a few shiny things that have … [Read more...] about SEMA NEWS: 2014 Hot New Products
Overland Travel
Overland Expo East 2014: The EE Experience
My main mission for the weekend was to spread as much good overland tribe mojo as possible. After that it was to get great photographs to share in an article for Expedition Portal (HERE), and do as much live coverage as possible through social media (Instagram, Twitter & FB). The east coast Fall weather showed all her colors during the weekend with everything from … [Read more...] about Overland Expo East 2014: The EE Experience
EEXP: Bushwacker Fender Flares
While in Portland, OR, before our grand adventures north over the summer, we got an invite from an old friend, and overland industry veteran, Andy Lilenthal to get a tour of the Bushwacker factory, where he is now the public relations manager. I love to see manufacturing processes, especially American manufacturing, and try not to ever turn down the opportunity to see how … [Read more...] about EEXP: Bushwacker Fender Flares
REVIEW: Camp Chef Butane One Burner Stove
Camp Chef Butane One Burner Stove MSRP: $29.50 (BUY NOW FOR LESS) Total Output: 8,000 BTU Burner Dimensions: 15”L, 14.5”W, 3.75”H Fuel: Butane Weight: 5lbs Warranty: 1 Year Features: Matchless ignition, fully adjustable heat-control dial, porcelain drip tray, storage/carrying case Compact, consistent, and built to last. While unfortunately we cannot apply … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Camp Chef Butane One Burner Stove
EEXP: Does it Measure Up?
One of the first pieces I wrote about the EEXP was "Why?" In this article I laid out all of my round the world overland vehicle requirements. After traveling in the EEXP for over 3 months now, I feel like it is time to give you a first impression of how the rig is measuring up to the initial design goals. The following is a detailed breakdown of how the "finished" rig compares … [Read more...] about EEXP: Does it Measure Up?