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
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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
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?
SNAPSHOT: Grand Escalante & Zion
In June, we made the pilgrimage from the CKS Paddlefest in Buena Vista, CO to Las Vegas. Along the way we figured we would check out two areas that we'd both driven around many times, but never had the chance to stop and check out. A lot of highway, dirt roads and spectacular natural and man-made wonders where found along the way. Enjoy this little photo essay of the trip … [Read more...] about SNAPSHOT: Grand Escalante & Zion
Overland Expo 2014: EEXP Debut
(Photos: Sarah Blessington & Bryon Dorr) It was an insane push to get the EEXP complete for the 2014 Overland Expo! The crew at XPCamper are second to none, and made it all come together in the 25th hour. While "everything" didn't get done on the build in time for Expo, it did get on the road and is looking good. The original plan was to get to Expo Thursday night … [Read more...] about Overland Expo 2014: EEXP Debut