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Wow. Honestly time has flown, and I have been really busy working on my new website. So much so that I have not been updating all of my forum threads. So here I am, resurrected! Quite a few trips have happened since the last time I posted. Some involving snow, some in the desert sand. They can...

I have my build everywhere! Ha!

My view of the OB crew from the top of the Eureka Dunes

Great to see you guys out there! Bummer we didn't get to hang out at the dunes together, but I am glad I ran into "base camp" at the hot springs. I hope the rest of your trip went well, and your steering lines stayed in tact :grin:

I am somewhere climbing that dune behind you :) I watched you guys head over the pass, into the sunset! My view of you all from the top of the Eureka Dunes

150 miles off-road on rocks, dirt, through dust and changing terrain. Death Valley 2016 in the books. Check back for a trip report in the coming week.

With an upcoming trip to Death Valley on the horizon, I had a few big items to knock out this weekend. I received my new Exped SynMat Mega 12M last week, and I can say that I am looking forward to sleeping on this very much. It fits perfectly in the cargo area being 22" wide and just over 6'...

Slowly testing the main platform across trips and different gear setups. I am working now on "v1.5" where I have taken out the driver's side rear seat and am extending the platform forward. Aluminum rails will be integrated, and Line-X will happen sometime later when I need to have something...

OK, here is what's in stock: OEM cross bars: $80 Trail edition OEM Trans/4wd shifters: $40 each, or $70 for both Driver's side mirror glass: $50 (part number shown on packaging is not reflective (LOL) of product being sold) 4Runner Rear Cargo Mat - $60 (It has been cleaned since the photo)...

Ah, awesome! I am happy that you have read the 'blog' and that you have been enjoying it! It's awesome to hear feedback from people who enjoy my writing and commentary. I haven't posted them in the past, but that would be a good item to incorporate into the write ups in the future. If you have...

Small world indeed. I post here, T4R and Expedition Portal. Soon I will hopefully working on my own website to host adventures and build updates! Glad you're lurking and I hope you're enjoying what you see! Good luck!

The sleeping situation in the 4Runner has been improving, but it needs some further refinement. Next steps will be having a foam pad made to fit for the passenger side of the back that will give me more support than the blow up backpacking pad that I have been using thus far. I also removed the...

I saw you a few weeks back on 85 N. I was in my silver super duty work truck, and we passed each other when I saw your OB emblem. We got off at the same exit, and I tried hopping the curb to pull up next to you to give you an OB thumbs up. But the light turned green, you went straight and I...

A lightweight inventory will be completely dependent on the individual and their style of traveling. Some people will need a new shirt for each day, others will shave weight to bring an extra few beers. The biggest killer for efficiency for the overland vehicle (in my opinion), first is...

Niagra Rim/Eagle Peak - October 2016 (Part 3 of 3) With weather approaching, we wanted to hit our campsite before dark, and before weather intensity ramped up. At this point we were getting rain at 6k feet, our goal was to get into the snow zone, above 7.5k feet. Camp was set for Eagle Peak...

Niagra Rim/Eagle Peak - October 2016 (Part 2 of 3) We paused as we approached the rooted section known as “P.H. Rock”, to walk the lines, and then head through one by one. Vincent went first, with some wheel spin, and pulled over the roots. His tall tires helped with the slippery roots, but...

Niagra Rim/Eagle Peak - October 2016 (Part 1 of 3) Summer is coming to a close in the Sierras, and fall has begun. We set out on a trip to the Niagra OHV area in Stanislaus National Forest, off of Highway 108. V_man lead a group through this trail last year around the same time, and it rained...

I finally put the bike on the 4Runner this weekend as I needed to make a day trip to the central coast to pick up meat for a BBQ. Man, it felt good getting out on the trail, but I suffered the consequences of not having ridden in a while. Death on the way up, adrenaline on he way down. No...

Informal weekend update Hit the road... Tahoe City Oktoberfest... Stopped at Tahoe after Oktoberfest for a roll-fest Stopped at an overlook... Lens flare courtesy of a perfectly placed sunset... Breakfast Pie... Beer stop on the way home... I'm going to mark it down as a...