SVO ....Small Vehicle Overlanding

  • HTML tutorial
Laughing Otter

Laughing Otter

Rank VI
Founder 500
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

3,128
13973 State Hwy 112, Sekiu, WA, USA
First Name
Ansa
Last Name
Langer
Member #

0261

Wow, this thread has really brought back memories...first of the family AMC Gremlin X, and now of my 1991 S-10 Blazer...I drove that rig everywhere! Even through and over things meant for "built" rigs only. At the time I was a full time kayaking guide and did kayak sales as well. The pic of the blazer in under brush is NOT an etiquette violation...I am actually on a marked trail open to off road vehicles. BUT, the trail had just opened after being closed for 3+ years, I was one of the first to drive it upon it's reopening!
View attachment 4058 View attachment 4059 View attachment 4060 View attachment 4061 View attachment 4062
 
  • Like
Reactions: TSO_NJ, Sierrahotel83, AZ Trooper and 4 others
Laughing Otter

Laughing Otter

Rank VI
Founder 500
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

3,128
13973 State Hwy 112, Sekiu, WA, USA
First Name
Ansa
Last Name
Langer
Member #

0261

Steve said:
There's no way I would call the S-10 Blazer a small vehicle! SmallER, than a full size Blazer, yep, but small? Nope. :smirk:
Click to expand...
LOL...compared to my disco...it was a RAV 4. Actually though, the Bronco II's and S'10's were mid sized...however, they were barely roomier than a wrangler...There are Subaru's that are considered small, but have more room than a 2 door Wrangler. So, I guess it's what you mean by small.
 
  • Like
Reactions: AlysonH, Luis Merlo and Steve
Laughing Otter

Laughing Otter

Rank VI
Founder 500
Launch Member

Pathfinder I

3,128
13973 State Hwy 112, Sekiu, WA, USA
First Name
Ansa
Last Name
Langer
Member #

0261

Steve said:
Small:


I sold that last summer. It was not much of an overland vehicle, though. :smirk:
Click to expand...
Oh...I don't know...a roof rack, some rally lights, maybe on of those cargo baskets that fit into the trailer hitch. Remember...years ago, many Europeans put racks and lights on VW bugs and drove up mountains and across continents! Let's not forget the ultimate small overlander...the Russian made Lada Niva, built for farmers, 4 wheel drive, tough as a military tank...but basically a 4 wheel drive VW Rabbit! LOL! (see pic below). I would buy one of these beauties if I could...they look so fun!
View attachment 4063 View attachment 4064 View attachment 4065
 
  • Like
Reactions: Saulv124, ASNOBODY, Matt_Whitman and 3 others
Wawa Skittletits

Wawa Skittletits

Local Expert East Region USA
Staff member
Launch Member
Member

Expedition Master I

5,079
Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
First Name
Drew
Last Name
Hawley
Member #

1537

Ham/GMRS Callsign
WRBZ674
Service Branch
USN veteran
Great thread and well done Luis! I can relate to some of your reasoning and concerns. I know my Outback is larger but compared to most of the vehicles on here it's definitely an oddball haha.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Sierrahotel83 and Luis Merlo
Luis Merlo

Luis Merlo

OB1962
Moderator
Member

Influencer II

3,316
Collingwood Park, Queensland,4301
First Name
Luis
Last Name
Merlo
Member #

1962

  • Like
Reactions: TSO_NJ, Sierrahotel83, khorsa and 2 others
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom