This adventure began along the western slope of Colorado in Grand Junction. After a few days of selling off most of her worldly possessions Sarah Blessington, my new girlfriend and travel partner, hoped in the Sportsmobile to begin her adventure with me on the road. Our first destination would be Overland Expo, just outside Flagstaff, AZ. We left ourselves a few days to … [Read more...] about The Adventure to Overland Expo 2013
Overland Travel
Van Life Gets a Woman’s Touch
I snagged a good one:) My new girlfriend Sarah Blessington has joined me in the Sportsmobile full-time on the road. Van life has just gotten sooo much better! Sarah and I met while I was doing the Gems & Brews Tour this winter in Colorado, as she is the Events Coordinator at Powderhorn Mtn Resort. She and her boyfriend at the time were great hosts to both the … [Read more...] about Van Life Gets a Woman’s Touch
SNAPSHOT: Sportsmobile West
Almost every time I've been anywhere near Fresno, CA over the past year and a half of owning my Sportsmobile I've stopped in at Sportsmobile West for repairs of some kind. There are lots of custom parts on the Exploring Elements Sportsmobile, and with over 277,000 miles on the odometer, there is always something that decides its time to stop working. Luckily at this point I've … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: Sportsmobile West
REVIEW: LED Lenser M7R Flashlight (Giveaway!)
--WIN a LED Lenser M7R through this Giveaway: CLICK HERE TO ENTER-- ($159.99 MSRP. Giveaway ends 5/13/13 at 11pm MST.) MSRP: $159.99 (BUY NOW for LESS!) The LED Lenser M7R is an amazing little light to have on your next adventure. It is only 6.14" long and weighs only 7.27oz. The durability (IPX4 certified), intensity (220 lumens) and the adjustable focus are what … [Read more...] about REVIEW: LED Lenser M7R Flashlight (Giveaway!)
REVIEW: Benchmade Triage Knife
Benchmade makes incredibly high quality knives. The Triage knife has won many awards since it's introduction in 2011 and offers a whole lot more than just a great 3.5" blade, offering up a safety hook and glass breaker. The G10 textured handle is extremely durable and offers up a secure grip while the Axis locking mechanism is both secure and smooth to operate. The Triage … [Read more...] about REVIEW: Benchmade Triage Knife