You've most likely met someone on this list at some point, or you're one of them. Either way, here are the ten people you'll meet on the trail. 10. The Bro We've all me this guy (I've been guilty of being this guy), you'll instantly recognize him when you see his tank top, salmon colored shorts, and boat shoes. He's also commonly spotted shirtless in his Jeep wearing … [Read more...]
I4WDTA – TFC Day 3
The previous 2 days of the International 4-Wheel Drive Trainers Association (I4WDTA), Training for Certification (TFC) had been nothing short of a whirlwind. The periods of classroom instruction covered dozens of topics at a breakneck pace, and the practical portion had pushed all of the candidates far outside of their comfort zone. Needless to say, everyone was ready for the … [Read more...]
Lodge Sportsman’s Charcoal Grill
We have a tendency to prepare better meals for ourselves out in the field than we do while at home, and there's nothing quite like grilling a big steak after a long day on the trail. If you've spent any time reading anything on American Adventurist, you know they love 3 things, their freedom, their guns, and talking trash about Expedition Portal their cast iron cookware. … [Read more...]
2015 Appalachian Rendezvous
The American Adventurist Appalachian Rendezvous is really just a giant Overland family reunion, because there's plenty of good food, good people, and excessive amounts of cast iron. My wife and I left DC late Friday night and set a course for Uwharrie, North Carolina for the 2nd annual Appalachian Rendezvous, hosted by our friends over at American Adventurist. After … [Read more...]
Overland Expo East 2015 – After Action Report
With a category 4 hurricane churning off the southern coast and the probability of 3 days of non stop rain, I did what anyone with any common sense would do. I loaded my truck, put on a pair of boots, and headed down to North Carolina for the 2015 Overland Expo East. This year, Expo East was once again held at the Taylor Ranch right outside of Asheville in Fletcher, North … [Read more...]
