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We will be bringing live day to day updates from Overland Expo 2011 from our field corespondent Jason Lind of All-Pro Off-Road! Keep coming back to this post with updates from the expo with photo's and interesting new products being showcased for the Expedition/Overland enthusiast! Check back later this evening for the first post from the expo. Jason is now making the 8 hour journey in Sarah's outfitted All-Pro APEX Tacoma from Hemet California to Amado Arizona! Have a safe journey! Update April 4th, 2011
April 3rd, 2011 (Day 3 of the Expo)
- Entry By: Jason Lind
And the recap of day 3 and the trip in general...
3rd day at the Expo was awesome. Weather had cooled down some and there was a great turn out. Wind was a HUGE factor therefore I could not set my EZ up tent because even with stakes it was hovering like a UFO! Needless to say, I got a fair share of sun on day 3. Many people stopped to say goodbye that had been there all 3 days, great seeing the familiar faces from the recent days and also a lot of new people asking questions being very intrigued. Whether they were a Toyota owner or not they all had something great to say about the new products and enjoyed picking my brain about suspension components and possible armor ideas in the future. Here are some amazingly set up 4WD's and products from the event that I was able to sneak away and photograph. Enjoy!
UNICAT for Overland travel | Photo: Jason Lind
Great trailer tent | Photo: Jason Lind
Nomad Bike Tent | Photo: Jason Lind
Really nice Defender 90 | Photo: Jason Lind
Rally Fighter making an appearance | Photo: Jason Lind
Nicely equipped 80 Series with the Autohome RTT | Photo: Jason Lind
This FJ Cruiser is loaded and ready | Photo: Jason Lind
Great 60 Series with a Maggiolina RTT | Photo: Jason Lind
FourWheeler's 4Runner Project | Photo: Jason Lind
The front of the 4Runner | Photo: Jason Lind
Another well built 80 Series... notice a trend?!? | Photo: Jason Lind
There were many exhibitors that packed up early and it kind of slowed the day down, as the expo came to a close we had a complimentary BBQ dinner and auction for the participation in the expo! We all enjoyed getting together as friends and not competitors for the last evening! I think that is the greatest thing about the overland industry is everyone is trying to help everyone out. There are no "cut-throat" companies, or companies that even put down other products. Many times I would hear from the spectators that another exhibitor told them to check out our booth! Such a great atmosphere and all around wonderful people to be working a show for a 3 day weekend.
Good night Amado for the last time | Photo: Jason Lind
After the BBQ I called it an early night because I was going to get up before sunrise to make the journey back to Hemet! Got in around 1 pm this afternoon!
5 AM Sunrise from the Tacoma | Photo: Jason Lind
In all just an awesome show to be able to participate in. Met a ton of new people and were able to put faces to names i may have emailed in the past!
Looking forward to Overland Expo 2012!
Thanks,
Jason
April 2nd, 2011 (Day 2 of the Expo)
- Entry By: Jason Lind
I was able to walk around a little bit today and check out some of the other booths with some really well equipped 4WDs. Take a look at some mid-day updates from the Expo.
Really nice 60 Series LandCruiser | Photo: Jason Lind
Mercedes Unimog set up for global travel | Photo: Jason Lind
Tear Drop Adventure Trailer | Photo: Jason Lind
The Interior of the Adventure Trailer Tear Drop | Photo: Jason Lind
Well Equipped FJ Cruiser | Photo: Jason Lind
text-align: center;">Another Adventure Trailer from Expedition Ops | Photo: Jason Lind
Dodge Ram set up for zombie attacks | Photo: Jason Lind
Gary & Monika Wescott's Turtle | Photo: Jason Lind
Dave Druck's 80 Series of Trasharoo | Photo: Jason Lind
Common sight with the overland community | Photo: Jason Lind
Platinum Products Drop Slide | Jason Lind
Nicely equipped Defender 110 | Photo: Jason Lind
Another nicely equipped Adventure Trailer w/ OMF beadlocks | Photo: Jason Lind
First Gen Toyota Truck with an RTT | Jason Lind
And of course... | Photo: Jason Lind
Baja Rack's FJ Cruiser w/ All-Pro's FJ Front Bumper | Photo: Jason Lind
Adventure Vehicle Outfitters 80 Series | Photo: Jason Lind
Bushranger X-Jack used on a single cab Tacoma | Photo: Jason Lind
Stay tuned for more updates!!
April 1st, 2011 (Day 1 of the Expo)
- Entry By: Jason Lind
The official start of the Overland Expo started today with incredible weather and a meeting at the exhibitors headquarters. Organizing and prepping for the days ahead! After the meeting it was time to get back to the All-Pro booth to greet the eager attendee's of the expo.
Exhibitors Meeting | Photo: Jason Lind
Banners of the Overland Expo | Photo: Jason Lind
A sight for sore eyes | Photo: Jason Lind
The All-Pro booth looks pretty good in the daylight! I had laid out some of our products and brochures highlighting the APEX series of products. After a few hours at the booth, a familiar person had shown up... CT4WD.com member; David Enns! He had driven his Trail Teams Edition FJ Cruiser all the way from Calgary, Alberta Canada (1,664 Miles). His FJ Cruiser is definitely a sight to see which consists of All-Pro Upper Control Arms, Walker Evans 2.0 front coil overs, ARB front and rear bumper and Hutchinson Rock Monster beadlocks with 35" Mickey Thompson MTZ's.
David Enns visiting the All-Pro Booth | Photo: Jason Lind
Overall it was an excellent day filled with an incredible amount of Toyota owner's! Definitely more than I had originally expected. Great feedback on the products and the new line that we're introducing... Can't wait for day 2!
Stay tuned for more updates!!
March 31st 2011 (Journey & Set up)
- Entry By: Jason Lind
The Overland Expo has gained increasing popularity as a growing segment of the motorcycle and 4WD community. Fully outfitted and capable 4WD's built to explore further and with the creature comforts which help endure long trips away from home. In a Commentary article, CT4WD featured a new wave of 4WD's which are highly capable in most terrains yet outfitted well enough to be self sufficient for long distance touring. The future of 4WD is here today!
I've just travelled 8 hours, 465 miles, in the All-Pro APEX outfitted Toyota Tacoma to showcase a new line of products directed right at the overland/expedition adventurer. Notable changes are seen here on the Tacoma which includes, extended light hoops, heavy duty expedition leaf pack, RTT bed rack, and Action Packer rack with integrated RotoPax fuel packs.
RTT.. check.. | Photo: Jason Lind
Welcome to Amado | Photo: Jason Lind
After the long drive through some arid desert and running over the odd tumble weed, I arrived into Amado around 6:30 PM with just enough light to set up the exhibition booth. Forecast for tomorrow is supposed to be a blazing 93F with clear blue skies! Now for the interesting part... finding the assigned lot! Lot number 70 is where I'll be set up for the expo which is slightly over sized 15x15 space that will showcase the Tacoma along with All-Pro's products. With a little bit of light still hanging around, the Camping Lab's tent is deployed along with the exhibition tent.
Hello Overland Expo | Photo: Jason Lind
RTT deployed and ready for a good night's rest | Photo: Jason Lind
Benefits of being an exhibitor... Swag | Photo: Jason Lind
Dinner is served | Photo: Jason Lind
With the sun slowly setting, I set up the BBQ of the side of the Tacoma and cooked up some dinner before heading up into the tent to write this post straight from the RTT. The wonder's of technology! I look forwards to bringing some awesome updates from the Expo tomorrow so check back often for the play by play... Stay tuned!
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