Lost Bearings Overland Journal

I had the pleasure of attending the Overland Expo East this year in Asheville, North Carolina. I met my Vichus and Bean down there, and we had a great weekend. It was amazing to see how many people are into this pastime and all the equipment that is out there. I talked to a lot of people and learned a lot, not only about the equipment needed to overland, but also about my vehicle. I can’t wait to bring the whole family down next year. You can see in the first set of pics, clearly what I’m interested in! The vehicles were epic and I was able to really get a grasp on the direction I am going to take my JKU build.

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This ambulance conversion is pretty nice! Hmmm….

I love this Defender. I look forward to seeing the adventures this on is going to take.

Nice classic Defender.

Military trucks are always cool!

Mogs all over the place!

I like this setup.

More military sweetness.

Now that’s how it’s done! MOG!

Old school Taco looking proper.

New School Taco looking proper.

 

Econoline overlander? Nice!

That pop top tho! I’m a little jelly!

I think Vichus was ready to squat in this one.

A little pano of the event.

 

If I had the dough, a Vanagon with a Subie engine would be in my stable.

 

I can see a Disco in my future.

More pop top action!

 

My JKU needs this conversion, but my pocketbook says no.

 

Old school meets new school! International Scout with a supercharged LS. WHAT!

 

 

 

 

If I had more vision, I would’ve snagged up Vichus’ old TJ. Maybe next time.

 

Mogs everywhere!

 

Camel Trophy guys were representing hard! Watching these videos as a youngster is what made me want to go off-roading.

Could this be the ultimate overlanding vehicle?

The next set of pics are from Bean’s perspective.

Camel Tent guys showing the frame system on their tents. I was blown away when I saw it.

 

A heated Hillenberg yurt with a Four Dog stove made the cool NC mountain nights very warm!