Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 10 i Adventure Rigs

“I TRAVEL NOT TO GO ANYWHERE, BUT TO GO. I TRAVEL FOR TRAVELS SAKE.” -ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Did anyone else feel as if summer 2022 just flew by? Hopefully, you were like the famed Scottish travel writer and author of the 1800s and got out this summer to travel for travel's sake! And in case you didn't make it out, we've got loads of coverage for you that really engaged the off-road and overlanding community this season. These events prove that the adventure niche is growing in the right direction as enthusiasts are eager to get out and explore the world on four wheels. Easter Jeep Safari has always been a popular 4x4 event and this year was no different. We've got some coverage of both the Warn Run and…

What's up, guys, my name is Jesse Rizo, and I'm 29 years old. Many of you may know me from YouYube as the guy who does installs, reviews, and vlogs to help others create their rigs. I love to answer everyone's questions, especially beginners because I oncw asi nt heirs hoesa ndj ust completely lost on what direction to take with my Tacoma build. Others would give me false information or just flat-out ignore me. As time passed, I started being the one who got asked questions about my rig. That's when I told myself I would do my best to answer in detail and never ignore because I didn't want to be that guy that ignored me. I'm just a kid at heart who loves to help others and…

34.27562, -117.17269 Brian Lau is a financial consultant by day and an adventurist on the weekends (or every bit of his spare time). When he's not helping businesses with their merchant services and payroll solutions, he's off-roading remotely with his family and friends in his Sprinter (which we've featured before). Now, he's also the guy behind the latest outdoor event, Explorer Expo, and we caught up with him to talk about his first show! Can you give us some brief details on your background? In my early 20s, I was in the Euro BMW scene. I liked to fix up cars and drive fast. Now my priorities have shifted to include my family, and I'm taking more time to enjoy the outdoors and create memories. Part of that newfound love…

We're currently having fun with RC cars, and have noticed that many overlanders are doing the same! RC Crawlers are fantastic for bringing on adventures to kill time during breaks or explore your camping area and trails. There are different styles and levels of crawler builds. On these pages, we'll show you a little of what people are building – from ready-to-run RCs to competition builds and even exactly scale replica builds. When you start, companies like Traxxas, Axial and Element offer great ready-to-run (RTR) kits to get you out on the trails and having fun. But when you are ready for the next level, there is aftermarket low center of gravity chassis (LCG) options you can upgrade to add in a set of highclearance links and some brass parts…

From slick rocks to off-road-ready 4x4s, Moab, Utah, is a mecca for adventureseeking enthusiasts. Each year, the Red Rock 4-Wheelers club hosts the Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) – a week-long excursion of sun fun and heaps of Jeeps. Held April 9th through the 17th, the event showcased thousands of customized seven-slot vehicles, each uniquely built to suit the owner's needs. Additionally, Jeep corporate unveiled several new concept vehicles to garner customer feedback and driving impressions from a select few. It's a chance to peek behind the off-roading giant's “curtain” to see what they're thinking of next. 38.524166, -109.601389 WARN INDUSTRIES’ FUN RUN Moab's surrounding area includes a wide variety of terrain for off-roaders to tackle. From its famous red slick rock and hidden sand dunes to dirt-filled tracks and stunning…

WAYPOINT In July 3rd, 2022, Tacoma Beast celebrated 10 years in the off-road community and partnered with Rodeo X Rigs and TraiiWoives for the celebratory event, which was held at Steel Craft in Garden Grove, CA. If you're a Tacoma owner or fan, you've undoubtedly come across the Tacoma Beast website, social media channels and their famous YouTube videos. Ten years ago, they were selling decals out of a garage and now they've grown to become a onestop shop for everything Toyota Tacoma. With an online store, huge social media presence and a dedicated online community, Tacoma Beast had tons to celebrate at the event as countless attendees showed up to participate in the festivities over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. An attendee was quoted as saying, “It's like…

TexasXLander was created in 2020 after sustaining a catastrophic injury to my right hand. At the time, I was among the top 5 in the United States as a master in crosscountry mountain bike racing. Unable to train or race or even ride a bike, I needed an outlet and I turned to my 2018 Jeep JLU and the places it could take me. My wife, Beth, was instrumental with her encouragement and direction in helping me get TexasXLander started. Working full-time in marketing as a freelance commercial product photographer, I could transfer that skill set to my newfound overlanding lifestyle. As I documented our travels and told our stories, I never dreamed my Instagram was exploding the way it has. I have always viewed custom vehicles as an art…

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MITSUBISHI DIEHARD We've all had relationships that we knew shouldend. Ours just sohappened to be with a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Although we inherited the vehicle from a late family member, it simply became a never-ending project, and we were ready to move on. I'd been raised on the Mitsubishi brand, and we had a 1989 right-hand-drive Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon in the driveway along with the XJ. So, I thought -let's try to find a Montero, Mitsubishi's best-known and most capable SUV, Little did I know that we'd eventually end up with two short-wheelbase JDM right-hand-drive turbodiesel Pajeros in place of one XJ. The Pajero is, for all intents and purposes, a Mitsubishi Montero. However, ours are twodoor, diesel, right-hand-drive derivatives. Due to some language reasons, Spanishspeaking countries (and those…

44.23825, -121.18480 The West Coast is known as a relaxed place to visit. It's a mecca for outdoor and overianding enthusiasts, too. So, it wasn't a surprise when Lodestone Events expanded further by hosting yet another Overianding Expo Show: the first-ever Overland Expo Pacific Northwest in Redmond, Oregon. Nestled in central Oregon's high-desert region, Overland Expo Pacific Northwest showcased approximately 345 registered exhibitors, 340 classes, demos, and slideshows, as well as a wide array of overlanding-centric rides. Sun and clouds met 16,000 show-goers for a weekend of gear, education, and great conversations. The inaugural Overland Expo Pacific Northwest was held at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. It's a state-of-the-art facility showcasing over 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibition space on 340 acres. The grounds are surrounded…