There is always a whole host of new off road and overland gear released at the annual automotive aftermarket trade show extravaganza known as The SEMA Show. For SEMA 2019 there was a few gems amongst the sea of knockoffs and horrible ideas.I wrote about ten of the great new pieces of gear I spotted over at Gear Junkie; New Overland Gear From SEMA Show 2019. On that list I … [Read more...] about SEMA 2019: 10 New Overland & Off Road Products
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Exploring Elements GX460 Build Intro
Let Me Introduce...I still have and love adventures on my KTM 950 Adventure, but since selling my home on wheels the EEXP I've been craving a capable 4-wheeled adventuremobile. This time around I won't be living in it full time, so a more nimble trail rig that works as a daily driver is a better fit.This 2013 Lexus GX460 is what I ended up getting. Basically, it's a luxury V8 … [Read more...] about Exploring Elements GX460 Build Intro
EVENT: NW Overland Rally 2019
2019 marks the ninth year of the NW Overland Rally, and yet another record year in all the good ways. I once again had the honor of being the field manager at the event, which means I got to work hard for a week and help create the magic that makes this event run smoothly and remain community focused.With record attendance and vendors this year there was always something to do. … [Read more...] about EVENT: NW Overland Rally 2019
EVENT: NW Overland Rally 2018
The NW Overland Rally 2018 was the 8th year of the overland tribe gathering in Plain, WA. The event is growing leaps and bounds every year. It went from about 1,300 last year to 2,000 attendees this year. I’ve been to six of the last seven years of the event, and have been lucky enough to be the Field Manager/Camp Host/Raffle MC the past few years. The NW Overland Rally … [Read more...] about EVENT: NW Overland Rally 2018
EVENT: Overland Expo West 2018
The annual North American gathering of the overland tribe in Arizona has once again come and gone. Overland Expo West was held for the second year in a row in the freshly upgraded Fort Tuthill County Park near Flagstaff, AZ. The event saw massive growth once again. Early estimates are that over 15,000 overland enthusiasts gathered this year. With over 350 industry vendors on … [Read more...] about EVENT: Overland Expo West 2018