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So this is for all of you who have had patches made. This year, in addition to the stickers, I'd like to get patches made with the whole 4xFar Adventures logo. I know there are a few of you on the OB forums who have done this already and I have a few questions for you. What are some of the...

Here's another excerpt from my training manual, this time on plugging a tire. The demo kit below is the UTP Tire Repair Kit, available at winchline.com. For an overview of the pieces in kit, checkout my YouTube video at the bottom of their page. Stuck with thorns, pinched by rocks, or driven...

Hey everyone! Long time, no post for me. As some of you know, I broke my leg 3.5 weeks ago. Recovery is going ok, just slower than I want (of course). Lots of my time has been spent watching movies/episodes relating to overlanding (Ronny Dahl, 4xOverland, Expedition Overland, Overland Bound...

Hey everyone! Have you heard of the Rebelle Rally? No? It's the first all women's off-road navigation rally raid in the United States. Last year was the first event and it was a big success. So big in fact, that this year they are doubling the number of team slots to 60 per class (Crossover and...

Ok, I didn't want to derail the dual battery thread so I figured I'd make a new post here. All of this was connected to my main battery! A 150A MEGA fuse is bolted in front of the red bottle jack. It's kinda hard to see, but the bolts for the holder are just above the battery. My buddy...

Hello everyone! I've been radio silent over the past couple months while my girlfriend (now wife) and I have been planning and putting together our wedding (it was mostly DIY). It started out small, with just close family and friends and kept getting bigger and bigger. The day finally came...

Guess which one wins... I instantly thought of @FozRoamer when I saw this and had to share:)

Hey everyone! If you like Cars, and if you like Coffee then come out to the Blackhawk Museum this Sunday morning from 0800-1000 for their monthly Cars & Coffee. I'll be there with other Rover friends displaying our rigs. It would be awesome to meet some more OB members and check out some of the...

As a TREAD Lightly! Tread Trainer, one of my goals is to help spread the word of what this program is all about. There are a lot of people out there who roll their eyes whenever those words are mentioned and it makes me sad to see that. The goal isn't to ruin anyone's fun. In fact, it's the...

What are some trail repairs you've seen or done to get back to civilization? *Split an empty can of beans. Wrap around exhaust leak. Secure with hose clamps. *Trailer hitch pin was the only thing wide and long enough to replace a missing radius arm bolt. *Use the handle of a shovel inside a...

So what condition(s) have made you question if you REALLY wanted to be out there? There are more than this, but these are some of what I have personally experienced. Ascents- You may only see the sky, not the trail in front of you. Front tires can lose traction and steering may be vague from...

The UTP Tire Repair Kit is a great kit and has been used to plug many tires. I used it on a neighbor's tire after he saw me working on my truck one day and it lasted at least a month until he replaced the tire. The kit has also been used for demo purposes, with ~10 plugs in a single tire. Each...

There area variety of reasons to upgrade to an OBA (On Board Air) setup in your rig. Maybe you've purchased bigger tires and the little $30 compressor from the auto parts store won't cut it any more. There's the option of running air tools, though that may also require an air tank. You're...

Following Your Spotter’s Signals A good spotter will use both hands (not thumbs only) to give directions. This allows multiple commands to be issued at the same time, i.e. turn right slowly, or stop but turn wheels left. Another best practice is to avoid using the terms 'left' and 'right'...

Becoming a Skilled Spotter Pick a spotter you trust. Your spouse/partner might seem like a good choice, but consider the stress of the situation you might be in and its effect on the rest of your trip and the group. Meet with your spotter before entering the obstacle and determine the line you...

Hello everyone, Consider this the Save The Date post. I wanted to let you know about a Camel Trophy presentation I've been working on. On Friday, January 29, 2016 there will be a night of all things CT at Triple Aught Design's Dogpatch SF location. Time will be 6pm-9pm. This event is open to...