Overland Expo WEST 2018 - Flagstaff, AZ - May 18th-20th

That was an expensive weekend! Had a great time, seen some really cool rigs, drank some good beer(too much) and had some great meals.
Found some wheels I liked and with the d expo discount I could not pass on them. Hopefully they will be here by the end of the week. Just need to save up for some tires and CMC. Cheap coleman canopy was ruined as we were breaking camp, at least I didn't have to haul it back.

 

Only decent pics I had from the expo.

 

My living situation was pretty simple.
ARB Awning with annex, inflatable cot inside. It's like a tiny bedroom. Forgot to get inside picture.

 

I bought some toys as well. It was a fun weekend of great weather and great idea generation for future projects.

I got the touchscreen model


New inReach Mini not even on the market yet

 

It was an expensive weekend for sure. Bought the CBI rear bumper with tire carrier and then had a fun time getting the 175lbs beast out of the expo Sunday morning. Also a road shower, some bags, knives and bunch of swag... good times.

We ended up camping just off exit 331 (4 miles ish from expo) and had a nice large campground for the 5 rigs and 2 trailers. The projector fire worked out awesome and provided some good entertainment.
Man walking into the expo, I don't know how people deal with camping onsite packed in like sardines.

 

New inReach Mini not even on the market yet
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Was looking at that too. In need of an emergency beacon/personal locater. Let me know what you think of it.

 

It works pretty much just like the new inReach Explorer+ except without the on-screen color GPS mapping. I found that I primarily only wanted the tracking that plots my hourly location on a map for my family/friends to watch, and also the 2-way messaging. The mapping functionality still works fine, you just use the Earthmate app to see the map and location. I can get out of it exactly what I did from the Explorer+, but at half the size and weight. I'll be doing some long hikes starting in a couple weeks to test the battery life when I have tracking mode turned on.

 

We stayed in tents at our booth space all weekend. I did however get a room back in Phoenix last night so I wasn’t rushed to get to the airport this morning.

 

Thanks for being a cool dude at the expo, Joe. Definitely going to be placing an order with you guys after chatting.

 

any cool pics to share from the Expo?

 

Totally forgot to take photos but I did take a vid of the bad ass portable gallon keg that we got with free beer.

https://www.drinktanks.com/product/drinktanks-128-oz-growler/

 

Wait, what? I totally missed that. Was it ICON themselves and is there a code they gave or was it just what they had at the show.

 

For sure. I was seriously considering a dual swingout bumper from CBI until I talked with you. I can't wait to see what you come up with. Quality gear you've got there.

 

You know I got the ICON stage whatevers (non adjustable resis 2.5) and at first did not like them that much, as they were too harsh. Found out that they were digressive shocks instead of progressive as ADS/FOX/King's are. They have broken in some since then and now I actually like them when flying down a crappy road in Tucson or dirt road. They actually make me comfortable enough flying down a dirt road fast enough that last time I ripped part of my bumper off and didn't even notice. For my jeep though, being more of a rock crawler, Fox's are preferred. (Kings are hard to calibrate and ADS's are nice but have leaking issues from what I read) All personal preference I guess.

 

A few pics

 

Inspiration for buying the Taco and joining Tacomaworld. Was dope to meet the guys and see their rigs. Will def go back and make a longer trip out of it next time.

 

First SASd 3rd gen I've seen (with the front drivline actually connected)

Probably my favorite rig at the show. J series pickup.

Black series travel trailers. Built almost exactly like the Aussie Kendron XC3. Wondering if its the import version?

 

I hope everyone had fun! I was trying to convince my GF that we should cancel plans and "take a day trip to flagstaff". She knew something was up haha

 

Question for everyone that went to the expo! Saw these led strips in a truck. It was an Australian company that had them, don’t remember where the guy told me to get them and can’t find them anywhere. There 50/50 Amber/ white. With buttons. Maybe someone knows. Here’s some pictures!