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

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For those HDC members that are interested in this year's event, you can find information at this link.

Overland Expo West - May 18th - 20th

I am going to go this year and will try to take some of the classes and focus on learning more about overlanding.

Post up if you plan to attend. I'll keep a tally of attendee's here.

Attendees:

• Larry (AKA Poupon)
• LX450JC
• MJM505
• jringeno
• Matt B
• Juan C & Friend
• Vince

- Larry

 

[NMBruce]

I would like to go to this, need to check with the boss

 

[NyNomad]

I maybe interested if my work schedule allows (3 day weekend)

 

[pappy]

I thought about it. But I could only do one day and it's not worth driving all the way out for that. I have a big ass bike ride on the 20th.

 

[NMBruce]

Do you know where you are camping?

 

[Poupon]

Do you know where you are camping?

Thought I replied to this. Oh well. I am planning on camping there at the expo in my truck. That is tentative. I may also get a hotel room - since I get so many for free.

I have decided to get a room in town and return with Juan C on Saturday.

 

[LX450JC]

I'm in

 

[jringeno]

I'm going for sure. Will be driving from Albuquerque if anyone might need a lift. My parents live in Flagstaff now too, so thats a bonus.

 

[marcfj60]

I'm going for sure. Will be driving from Albuquerque if anyone might need a lift. My parents live in Flagstaff now too, so thats a bonus.

Looks like a new guy. Introduce yourself. We have a thread for it.

 

[NMBruce]

now it looks like I will be out of town and its not for the expo

 

[Timbo FJ45]

Sackwear will be there. We got a 20x30 booth and will be showcasing a new build. An 80 series camper conversion made by Maltec.org
This rig is going to be sick.

 

[Timbo FJ45]

 

[Pyro-boy]

Sackwear will be there. We got a 20x30 booth and will be showcasing a new build. An 80 series camper conversion made by Maltec.org
This rig is going to be sick. It will also be for sale.

Are these rigs being built here in the States? Awesome looking build!

Vince

 

[Pyro-boy]

For those HDC members that are interested in this year's event, you can find information at this link.

Overland Expo West - May 18th - 20th

I am going to go this year and will try to take some of the classes and focus on learning more about overlanding.

Post up if you plan to attend. I'll keep a tally of attendee's here.

Attendees:

• Larry (AKA Poupon)
• LX450JC
• MJM505
• jringeno

- Larry

Just booked my room. I will get to Flagstaff on Thursday!

Vince

 

[jringeno]

Dont forget about beers and gears on the 16th in downtown Flagstaff!

 

[Poupon]

I arrived into Flagstaff yesterday (Thursday). Got the truck parked at Walt's booth (2PA). This is his first event where he has a booth. Appears to be high interest. Looks like it is going to be a great event. Word on the street - biggest ever!

I tried downloading the app this morning - but unable to log on. So resorted to old school - PC research. This will be my 2nd time attending. This time, I want to spend some time learning some of the tips and tricks. Here are some of the options I have selected for today.


Day Start Hour Subject Location
Friday 9 Perfect Large Overland Truck DIY
Friday 10 Buy vs Build your own overland Truck DIY
Friday 10 First Air Demo
Friday 11 Knot Tying Bushcraft
Friday 11 Boarders, Checkpoints & Bribes Roundtable Pavilion
Friday 13 How to Organize for extended trips Demo
Friday 13 Internal Storage - extended travel DIY
Friday 15 Believe it or Knot - basic rope skills Bushcraft
Friday 16 Hand Water Pump Demo

 

[Poupon]

What a great Expo this year. I heard there were 12K people in attendance. The guys did a much better job of organizing and managing the event. Here are some pix.

 

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