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Summer Overland Expo trip through Nevada.

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by 4x4Runner, Mar 18, 2012.

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Pick a date

Poll closed May 22, 2012.

  1. July 21st/22nd

    3 vote(s)
    14.3%

  2. July 28th/29th

    6 vote(s)
    28.6%

  3. August 11th/12th

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    19.0%

  4. August 18th/19th

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    38.1%
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  1. Mar 18, 2012 at 11:13 AM
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    4x4Runner

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    As much as I'd like to make a run at the Rubicon I don't think the 4Runner will be as armored as I'd like it to be for the Rubi so...

    I was considering making a run through Nevada. This would be a Overland Expedition trip with camping and sightseeing. I'm looking into areas within close proximity to Reno for this. I'm hoping it's a pretty easy run so stock 4x4's with minimal modifications can make it.

    If there's enough interest in it I'll start looking at dates and compiling a list of necessary equipment for a trip that should span 2-3 days.

    I will say now that there will be a zero tolerance for drinking while driving. I don't care if alcohol is consumed when we stop to camp but ensure you're sober enough when we start off in the morning.
     
    4x4Runner, Mar 18, 2012
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  2. Mar 18, 2012 at 9:24 PM
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    I would be interested. Sounds like a great time. This trip will give me a better idea of what I may need for these type of trips. I have most, if not all the necessary gear but need in a way a shake down run before I go on the big one.
     
    GHOSTFJ, Mar 18, 2012
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  3. Mar 18, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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    Sounds like fun, wish I was closer.
     
    Fightnfire, Mar 18, 2012
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  4. Mar 18, 2012 at 9:27 PM
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    You think it'd be on a weekend?
     
    iliketurtles, Mar 18, 2012
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  5. Mar 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM
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    Needs to be late July or August for me. Any earlier and I can't do.
     
    brian, Mar 18, 2012
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  6. Mar 18, 2012 at 11:06 PM
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    I'd be interested depending on the date. I 100% agree on the no drinking and driving.
     
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  7. Mar 19, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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    Yes it would be over a weekend

    I think that's doable.
     
    4x4Runner, Mar 19, 2012
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  8. Mar 19, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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  9. Mar 19, 2012 at 9:00 PM
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  10. Mar 19, 2012 at 9:23 PM
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  11. Mar 19, 2012 at 9:25 PM
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    I was thinking that.
     
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  12. Mar 19, 2012 at 9:26 PM
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    interested
     
    MonkeyProof, Mar 19, 2012
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  13. Mar 19, 2012 at 9:29 PM
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    Come on up!
     
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  14. Mar 19, 2012 at 10:32 PM
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  15. Mar 20, 2012 at 12:24 AM
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  16. Mar 21, 2012 at 7:25 AM
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    Its been a while since I have driven on the playa :) Depending on dates and weather, I would be up for something like this. I am a 4x4 noob, and the trails I have been on out there were 4x2 capable.
     
    jdtemple, Mar 21, 2012
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  17. Mar 22, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    X2...but since I'll be living in Nevada by then anyway...

    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Mar 23, 2012 at 10:00 PM
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    Poll for dates added.
     
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  19. Mar 23, 2012 at 11:11 PM
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    Count me in for 100% yes. The date really doesn't matter to me.
     
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  20. Mar 23, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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