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The attached picture was taken by a professional photographer my Daughter Kaleigh for a fathers Day gift, It is AWESOME!!! I asked her to do this for me of course but, not only just for a cool picture. It was to show her that she could possibly open up new doors for her business. She is a...

Pinch Points are one of the most common injuries, but also one of the least talked about. So you ask, “What exactly is a Pinch Point?”. A pinch point is any point at which a person’s body can caught in between. Examples would be slamming your hand in a door or closing your finger in a file...

We all have some sort of pride in our capabilities to operate or handle our rigs however, we can not let our own ego's depict our failures on the trail and potentially put lives in danger. What should be taken seriously is how to mitigate or lessen possible accidents that can turn out to be...

In October 2018, a Maintenance Vehicle Service Worker at FOB Fenty Afghanistan was strapping cardboard boxes filled with NTV parts to a cart with a bungee cord when the cord snapped and hit the workers face causing significant injury to the left eye. The worker was not using eye protection at...

In my tenure with the military it was always emphasized the importance of heat related injuries that can occur during a field environment exercise or everyday work related task being performed. Given this knowledge that was so elequently drilled into my head I figured the same scenarios that...

Hello, Everyone just wanted to throw this subject out there to see peoples responses on how they mitigate a possible medical emergency while on the trail. I'm 49 soon to 50 after my 20 year stint in the Military my health has declined a little partly my fault I admit but some ailments have come...

Hello, Everyone just wanted to throw this subject out there to see peoples responses on how they mitigate a possible medical emergency while on the trail. I'm 49 soon to 50 after my 20 year stint in the Military my health has declined a little partly my fault I admit but some ailments have come...

My wife sent me a picture of my very first Overland Rig while rummaging through the family albums. This is how the story went my brother-in law Jay's very first car was also my very first car! That's right a car not a truck! Back in the day we wanted cool cars while in High School. Did I mention...

Yes, a fairly small real pain in the butt that can put the strongest healthiest person at a stand still. I've had my fair amount of blisters throughout my military career and during everyday life events. My first encounters when I was young cutting down trees with my Dad to stock 14 cords of...

Just seeing if there are any OB Members @ Bagram AFB to link up with.

What are the best options or products to use to effectively protect your vehicles interior and exterior from flooding?

I own two horses myself and had the opportunity to visit this extraordinary town prior to the whole Overland Bound experience. I just though it would be a fitting site to mention for a visit. As its been said Overlanding is not just vehicle transportation it encompasses many modes of...

I have an extraordinary amount of time on my hands everyday which allows me to indulge in the endless search for accessories & parts that I find either unique or just plain cool to have. All the items listed mostly fit the 5th GEN 4Runner's but, some are also neutral to all Overland vehicles as...

On hot days & nights there will be times I opt for just a simple lean to set-up instead of setting up a tent. However that differs especially if I'm near a creek and the mosquito's are on the attack. Winter time is also a challenge on one hand if its cold and clear a lean to can be better to...

Its hard to come up with unique questions regarding your Rig that hasn't probably been addressed already. This makes it virtually impossible to sound like you have an actual once in a lifetime question no one thought of, so for now I'm stuck on stupid. This really isn't even a rig question...

Growing up in New Hampshire Mosquito's were just a fact of life and everyday annoyance. After awhile you started not noticing them as much … Ummm maybe the beer had something to do with that too. Anyhow my wife & kids seem to get the brunt of the attack … maybe my blood is just to old & sour I...

So in an effort not to piss off Smokey the Bear and burn down the forest. I would like to know what flares you use or not recommended to use when hitting the trail or just daily driving?

I own a set of Wet Okole both front & rear seat covers custom logo TRD. Pro's They look AWESOME!! They fit like a Glove You can choose your color, piping & logo They are Water Proof, Neoprene UV Protected and Self Extinguishing They are cool in the summer & stay warm in the winter Customer...

A 56-mile long section of the Southern Outer Banks, or Crystal Coast, of North Carolina, All camping within the park is primitive beach camping: there are no designated campgrounds. Permits are not generally required for camping, but overnight groups of 25 or more are required to obtain a...

Just out of curiosity what is the most common problem faced while on the trail ? I haven' been on a trail yet by vehicle. I'm sure there are similarities between problems faced while hiking a trail and traversing a trail using a mode of transportation besides your feet. I figure taking a Poll...