Northology Adventures May 2022

A MIDWEST OUTDOOR OVERLAND ADVENTURE PUBLICATION

NORTHOLOGY ADVENTURES MAY 2022

MOORE EXPO RECAP LADY.4X4 ROUNDTABLE BUG OUT TRAILER BUILD PART 4 MUST-HAVE CAMP KITCHEN GADGETS

CAMP COOKING

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Lady 4x4 shares recipes

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10 OR LESS EASY, QUALITY OVERLAND MEALS

Episode 1 with Chef Tim Horst

SIRLOIN & ASPARAGUS WITH COMPOUND BUTTER Jeremiah Oschwald of Overland Pioneers launches a new video series to document and share delicious, elevated, simple dishes.

Enjoy this first episode of a fun cooking series where the focus is on using 10 ingredients or less but using higher quality food to have a better overland dining experience. The new Galley Sytstem on Jeremiah's Xventure trailer serves as the backdrop and workshop for this video series.

"After our first use of the Partner Steel cook top we are extremely happy. The whole grate and burner assembly comes out as one piece and allows for easy cleanup of the entire unit. Can’t wait to cook some bougie meals on the trail."

-Jeremiah Oschwald

For the Steaks –

Seared Sirloin Steaks with Asparagus Spears and Garlic & Thyme Compound Butter

by Chef Tim Horst 4 8 - 10 oz NY Strip Sirloins 2 Bunches Asparagus, woody ends removed Sea Salt Fresh Black Pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil For the compound butter: 2 Sticks (1/2C) unsalted butter, softened 2T Fresh, minced Garlic 1T Fresh Thyme, chopped (can substitute dried thyme) Prepare ahead of time – Place the softened butter in a bowl Add garlic, thyme, ground sea salt and pepper to taste.

Beat until smooth and evenly dispersed, but not melted Place a 12 inch piece of saran wrap on the counter, and spoon butter mixture into the middle of the end of one side, near the edge, leaving about 1 ½ inches to the edge.

Fold the edge over the butter mixture until it meets the plastic. Smooth out so that the mixture begins to form a tube about 1 ¼ inches wide and 10 inches long. Roll the mixture up and seal the ends. Place in the refrigerator to harden.

Wash asparagus and store.

Heat the griddle or pan.

Place about a teaspoon of Olive Oil on each steak, and spread it. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Turn over steaks and repeat for the other side.

Test the griddle for heat by dripping some water on it. If the water bubbles up and “dances”, you are ready to start.

Place each steak on the griddle.

After 2 minutes, turn the steaks. They should have a nice brown, even sear. If not, wait an additional minute or so.

Once turned, make room on the griddle and add the asparagus. Add a little olive oil to them, plus salt and black pepper.

Turn occasionally and cook about 4 minutes, or until done to your liking, mixing the asparagus into the steak drippings as they ook.

Check the doneness of the steaks. To check for medium rare, make a fist with your none dominant hand, touch the fleshy part of the back of your hand at the base of the bottom of the V where you pointer and thumb wrap. The softness of that part when you are making a relaxed fist resembles the softness of rare meat.

Remove the steaks and allow to rest.

Remove asparagus and cover to keep warm Slice compound butter into disks about a ⅓ of an inch wide.

Slice steaks and top with butter disks to melt.

Serve with Asparagus.

Learn more about Chef Tim Horst at Peaches and Parsnips.com where Christy and Tim have combined threir love of great food and a clean, gluten-free lifestyle together with a nod to Southern Hospitality.

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The Wisconsin Overland campouts are a great way to see many styles of camp cooking and check out different pieces of camp kitchen gear in action. You will see everything from the trusty old Coleman white gas stoves, newer backpacking stoves, ovens, griddles, and the ubiquitous skottle. Everyone has a unique way to make coffee, too. In the misty morning as people are beginning to stir, out come the cowboy coffee pots. percolators, french presses, pour-overs, pods and aero-press devices. Here are a couple of our favorite recipes from past issues.

BISCUITS & GRAVY Jill Carr @1941_adventures Biscuits & gravy Breakfast sausage 2 TBSP flour 1-2 cups milk Salt, pepper & garlic powder to taste Biscuits Brown 1/2 to 1 lb breakfast sausage in a skillet and remove from pan leaving grease for the gravy.

Add 2 to 4 TBSP all purpose flour to the pan and stir with a whisk or fork.

Cook for 1-2 min but do not allow it to "Brown."

Gradually whisk in 1 to 2 cups of milk, or more as needed while constantly stirring until you get the consistency you prefer.

Add back in the sausage. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

Pour over biscuits. You can make home made or use the store bought kind in the tube. We prefer to bake them in our Omni Oven, or our Coleman Camp Oven.

EGGS IN A POCKET Cindy Pope I make this in a Kovea Mini I got from Artemis Overland but I imagine it would work in any skillet with a lid.

Make more or less depending on the size of your cooking vessel and how many you are feeding.

Eggs in in the Pocket 1 can of hash or finely diced potatoes & breakfast meat(s) of your choice.

6 eggs Sautee' the hash on medium heat until it starts to brown.

With a spoon, make 4-6 egg-sized indentations in the hash and then crack an egg in each divot. Cover and cook until the eggs are desired doneness and hash is crispy.

Midwest overlanding & off road expo recap

by Jason Fletcher, all things overlanding You may or may not have heard of the MOORE Expo that takes place each year in Springfield Missouri. It’s only been around for 3 years now and it’s pretty new in the space of expos related to Overlanding and off-roading.

However, the fact that it’s relatively new and perhaps not very well known, does not negatively impact the quality of the show or the number of vendors.

The event starts on Friday and runs through the weekend, but the real action begins before the doors ever open. Vendors bring in their gear and show vehicles to spotlight the amazing stuff they make or sell. The atmosphere is tense, but with laughter permeating the huge space of the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, anyone who is lucky enough to be a part of the set up of the booths knows that it’s going to be an amazing event.

Left: Story Tellers area out front of the MOORE Expo. L-RFrey's on the Side, All Things Overlanding, Cara McClellan

Like most large events like this, by the time the public rolls in, all of the stress and disaster that may have accompanied the vendors’ travel or set up have subsided and the show must go on.

This year, I was there a day early, on Thursday, and as I approached the door to the expo hall, I saw Rob from Revere Overland. He had a hand full of tools and was disassembling his CBI bed rack. He asked if I would mind helping him remove his roof top tent. I said sure and with the help of a couple of other passersby, we got it off. It turns out that he was working hard to install the new full height bed rack from CBI on his 2022 Toyota Tundra so that it would be ready to show off at the Expo.

Entering the hall, there were many similar examples. People scrambling to set up their displays. Exhibitors running out to purchase last minute items from the local big box store because they forgot a display for their informational pamphlets or pencils to fill out a giveaway entry form. When the attendees show up, everything seems like it was no problem, but just know that these guys and gals are busting their butts behind the scenes to make it the best expo you’ve ever been to.

One of the coolest things about this event is that there is something to see from all levels of the industry. From manufacturers themselves, to the folks that distribute their products, to the retailers that sell them in their shops, you get it all. Everything from larger manufacturers, to small mom and pop sole proprietors in the Overlanding and adventure space are well represented.

Prior to the doors opening Friday morning, Chris Holloway, the creator of the event, comes on the PA system and hypes everyone up. The doors open and people flood into the indoor space. There is so much to take in and so many exhibitors to check out that it’s overwhelming in the best possible way for attendees.

Most of us in the midwest also don’t have any access to Overlanding or camping gear that we can see and experience first hand. This event is a great opportunity to check out new or pricey gear you’ve considered purchasing, but couldn’t quite pull the trigger on because you weren’t sure if it would fit your set up.

"anyone who is lucky enough to be a part of the set up of the booths knows that it’s going to be an amazing event. " In addition to being able to check out all the gear in person, you also get access to tons of vendors and subject matter experts. As you walk around, you’ll see people talking to the vendors and you’ll hear great conversations happening. Rather than trying to cram products down people’s throats or just “sell” things at the expo, there is a theme of helpfulness and caring that comes from all of the vendors. They know that a lot of us in this hobby have limited budgets and we’re trying to figure out the best way to improve our trips or get our further so they genuinely try to help you make good decisions to build long term relationships with attendees.

This year, there were a couple of new areas right out in front of the main expo entrance.

Parked in a couple of long rows are the “Storytellers,” AKA YouTubers and content creators that make content about Overlanding.

I was honored to be included in this group and had a ton of fun talking with subscribers, podcast listeners, other content creators, exhibitors, and more!

The other area was an outdoor display area. This basically doubles the already massive 85K square feet indoors by adding another 90K square feet outside. With everything from Overlanding trailers, to cooking gear, to roof top tents, to general Overlanding gear retailers, you’ll find pretty much everything related to the hobby at this event. Even some things that you didn’t know about or that are brand new for the industry. You could spend the whole weekend walking around talking to vendors and, unless you skip a bunch or don’t talk long, you still probably wouldn’t hit them all.

In addition to being able to check out all the gear in person, you also get access to tons of vendors and subject matter experts. As you walk around, you’ll see people talking to the vendors and you’ll hear great conversations happening. Rather than trying to cram products down people’s throats or just “sell” things at the expo, there is a theme of helpfulness and caring that comes from all of the vendors. They know that a lot of us in this hobby have limited budgets and we’re trying to figure out the best way to improve our trips or get our further so they genuinely try to help you make good decisions to build long term relationships with attendees.

This year, there were a couple of new areas right out in front of the main expo entrance.

Parked in a couple of long rows are the “Storytellers,” AKA YouTubers and content creators that make content about Overlanding.

i was honored to be included in this group and had a ton of fun talking with subscribers, podcast listeners, other content creators, exhibitors, and more!

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The other area was an outdoor display area. This basically doubles the already massive 85K square feet indoors by adding another 90K square feet outside. With everything from Overlanding trailers, to cooking gear, to roof top tents, to general Overlanding gear retailers, you’ll find pretty much everything related to the hobby at this event. Even some things that you didn’t know about or that are brand new for the industry. You could spend the whole weekend walking around talking to vendors and, unless you skip a bunch or don’t talk long, you still probably wouldn’t hit them all.

Outside of the vendors, there are so many more amazing things at this expo. There are a number of classes throughout the weekend to teach you about Gaia GPS, Comms, First Aid, and much more. There’s the SMORR to MOORE rally sponsored by Midland Radios which is essentially a mapped out series of trails that you can take to get some off road experience on your way to the MOORE Expo.

Also new this year was the Recovery Room brought to you by Overland Addict. This was a great addition because I personally spent 10-12 hours a day on my feet, so it was great to have a place to grab a drink and something to eat while enjoying some live music and taking a load off.

Whether it’s talking to other Overlanders, seeing old friends, building relationships with gear vendors or content creators, you’ll have a blast at this event. I made a ton of great connections that will definitely open up future opportunities and help me learn more about Overlanding.

Overall, MOORE is one of my favorite expos because of the huge number of vendors that you can check out, the “small town” and helpful feel of the event, and the people. Everyone is extremely welcoming and nice and it just feels like home. If you didn’t make it this year, that’s ok. But after seeing what MOORE Expo 2022 was like, I can’t wait to see how amazing 2023 will be!

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GIRL TALKCARA MCCLELLAN TALKS ABOUT THE LADIES' ROUNDTABLE AT THE MOORE EXPO "Upon creating the Lady 4x4 group, I realized just how important it was for a women’s event/class at MOORE. The “Girl Talk: Ladies Overlanding Roundtable” meant so much to me because of that. I had been scrolling through the courses listed at the MOORE Expo and realized there weren’t any from a woman’s perspective. I immediately called Chris, and the ball started rolling. It was important to me that women in this

huge voice in this community, and not only

community have a voice and have the

that, I’m so proud to call them friends. I hope

friendships throughout the adventures. So

that this roundtable provided the glimpse to

many times there are inspiring stories out

others of the adventures we can go on, the

there that encourage. How will we know if

friendships we can make, and the general

we don’t share that?

badassery we, as women, are capable of.

Below, L-R, Aarla Cress, Cindy Pope, Ashley Oldham, Misti Tokarsky, Cara McClellan

Next year, I want to do so much more and I loved having Cindy, Arla, Misti, and Ashley

plan to meet with Chris again to discuss how

with me for that event. Each woman has a

we can make it even better next year!"

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T H E

S W E E T E S T

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Lady.4x4 favorite camp meals The presenters of the Ladies' Roundtable want to thank the MOORE Expo for the opportunity to gather with other overland women at the Expo to grow and learn. We also want to thank the Ladies' Roundtable attendees and hope you enjoyed our discussion and these recipes!

-Cara, Misti, Arla, Ashley & Cindy

Cara McClellan DUTCH OVEN LASAGNA INGREDIENTS 2 lbs ground beef 2 cups onion finely diced- 1 large usually 2½ tbsp Italian seasoning blend divided 1½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt to taste ½ black pepper to taste 23 oz spaghetti sauce -2 jars 12 oz shredded mozzarella cheese divided 2¼ cups ricotta cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 13 lasagna noodles uncooked 1¼ cups hot water 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley chopped (optional) ( We used a 12" Dutch oven.)

DIRECTIONS Outdoor Camp Oven • Heat coals in a charcoal chimney.

• Once hot, place 12 coals on bottom (camp table, fire pit, etc). • Nestle camp oven on top of the coals. • Lasagna Construction (see below) • Cover with the camp oven lid. • Place heated coals over the entire lid. • Check for doneness by using a lid lifter, if not done, cook up to an additional 15 minutes. • When done, remove from coals and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes Lasagna Construction • Brown the ground beef, onion, 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning Blend, garlic, salt, and pepper. • Remove beef and add to large mixing bowl, discard any renderings from camp oven. • Add the spaghetti sauce to the beef and mix well; set aside. • In additional large bowl, add the ricotta cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 9 oz mozzarella cheese, and remaining Italian seasoning; mix well. • Layer the camp/Dutch oven with four lasagna noodles so that they fit in the bottom; breaking as necessary to fit and fill holes. • Spread 1/3 of meat mixture evenly over the noodles. • Spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture evenly over the meat mixture. • Place five noodles so that they fit on top of the mixture breaking as necessary to fit and fill holes. • Spread another 1/3 of the meat mixture evenly over the noodles.

• Spread the remaining cheese mixture evenly over the meat mixture. • Layer the remaining noodles and place over the cheese mixture breaking as necessary to fit and fill holes. • Spread the remaining meat mixture evenly over the noodles. • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over top. • Pour the hot water around the edges of the lasagna. • Cook for 60 minutes. • Check for doneness per cooking method. • Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve and enjoy. Notes You can also use a separate 12″ cast iron skillet to cook the beef, onion, and seasonings. For ease during camping, I recommend precooking the beef, onion, and seasonings before trip begins and pre-dividing and mixing the two dried cheeses.

Cara McClellan lives in Arkansas, and you can mostly find her sharing adventures with her husband, Matt.

Together, they are the creators behind Ozark Overland Adventures. Recently she started incorporating a weekly podcast into their content. This podcast is called Wander. Wonder. Repeat. On it, you will find people from all over that share a passion for overlanding and offroading. Her goal is to learn more about the person behind the wheel, their experiences, their travels, and their “why”. During this process, she realized how many amazing women are in this lifestyle and wanted to create a way for everyone to “meet” up and to share their journeys. This is where she envisioned Lady 4x4. It is through this group of women that she hopes to develop friendships, encourage through adventure, and also educate about this lifestyle..while also learning from other women in the process. The group consists of people from all states with the main commonality of offroading/ overlanding and a 4wd vehicle.

Misti Tokarsky is a full-time overlander, wife, and mother of three. She retired from the United States Coast Guard in 2017, and she and her family have been traveling full-time

Cindy Pope is owner of Northology Adventures, an outdoor adventure events and media company. Her involvement in offroading and overlanding is a byproduct of her love for all

since her retirement. Misti runs a podcast called Lady Overlander Radio and a family travel vlog called The Day

things outdoors and a red Suzuki Samurai. Cindy founded the Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat and has added

We Make. She enjoys camping, off-roading, hiking, kayaking, reading and vlogging. Misti homeschools her three children on the road, and teaches them through

more overland basecamp and outdoor adventure events along with co-hosting local meetups and Rigs & Coffee in her hometown and administering and moderating many

travel and experiences.

overland and offroad social media groups. Her next event

Misti Tokarsky

is the Midwest Women's Offroad Weekend where beginners and veterans alike can learn, gather and grow in an environment created for women. She also publishes the

LAZY DUTCH OVEN ENCHILADAS

Northology Adventures digital magazine, focused on the

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Midwest adventure traveler, and helps other businesses in the outdoors industry improve their social media marketing

1 box Taquitos 1 can red or green enchilada sauce 2 cups Mexican cheese blend

and reach more enthusiasts. She is particularly driven to welcome and encourage newbies in the offroad and overland environments. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, mountain biking,

1. Pre-heat your dutch oven 20-30 minutes 2.

Line dutch oven with parchment paper. Pour a

camping and exploring with her husband, Chad, and their rescue mutts, Libby & Daisy. Oh, and drinking coffee.

thin layer of enchilada sauce to coat the paper on the bottom. 3. Layer the Taquitos in the bottom of the dutch oven in straight lines, cover, and place over a fire or charcoals. 4.

Place hot charcoal or wood on top of the dutch oven. The recommended amount of charcoal is 2x's (+1) the number on top of the dutch oven lid. For example, if the lid has the number 10 on it, add 21 hot briquettes on top. 5. Let cook for 10 minutes, being sure to check the Taquitos and move them around so they don't burn on the bottom. 6. Pour the enchilada

Cindy Pope S'MORES FONDUE INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy cream 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup sour cream

sauce over the Taquitos, being sure to coat

DIRECTIONS 1. Warm the cream in a small

them as much as possible, then sprinkle the

saucepot over medium heat until bubbles form

Mexican cheese blend over the top. 7. Cover,

around the edges and steam rises. 2. Dump

and let cook for another 10-15 minutes. 8.

chocolate chips in a bowl and pour the hot

Place 2-3 Taquitos on a plate, and top with

cream over them. Let it sit for 3 or 4 minutes,

your favorite toppings- shredded lettuce, sour

stir until well mixed, then whisk in the sour

cream, sliced avocado, sliced jalapeno and

cream. 3 Dip roasted marshmallows. graham

fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

crackers, friuit, nuts, cookies and more!

Ashley Oldham HATCH CHILE FAJITAS INGREDIENTS 1-2lbs of Flank Steak 1 Red Bell Pepper 1 Green Bell Pepper 1 can Hatch Green Enchilada Sauce DIRECTIONS Cut up flank steak into thin strips, place into a Ziplock Bag and marinate in enchilada sauce. Cook flank steak until desired doneness. Remove and place on a plate. Cook bell peppers until soft and add

Camping and off-roading were foreign words to me for a very long time. Even my first experiences with them were less than desirable.

Once my 4Runner came into the picture, something seemed to click and it has been a passion ever since. I enjoy the road less traveled.

Seeing things that most people may never see in their life. Building a capable rig to get to me to those remote places has changed the way I see new challenges. My main drive as of late, is to help others find their passion in overlanding as well. Just starting out can be very overwhelming and I love helping people gain the knowledge and experience needed to comfortably tackle trails on their own. That has been the inspiration behind the Women’s Wednesday show. I want women to know there are others out there who share the same passions and give them a place to learn new concepts and receive guidance. The Wander Oklahoma page was created with the same goal, for those who live in Oklahoma or nearby areas to get out and

Overland Hatch Chile Powder. Heat until warm.

explore and find likeminded people as well. You can find me on Instagram and Facebook @OkieGirl_Overland and check out the

Serve on tortillas with cheese and other

Women’s Wednesday show on Overland Radio!

steak back to pan. Sprinkle with Organic

desired toppings

Arla Cress SPICY TORTELLINI INGREDIENTS Butter Heavy whipping cream Pepper Paprika Tortellini Parmesan cheese Chipotle or spicy sausage DIRECTIONS- Melt butter on medium and add sausage. After the sausage is cooked add in your heavy whipping cream. Add your seasonings & cheese. Boil your tortellini and then add all in.

Hey I’m Arla aka Mrs. Bats Offroad. I love spending time with my little family overlanding and seeing our great country. In January 2019 I bought a new 2018 Jeep Wrangler JKU. I have wanted a Jeep since high school.

After purchasing “Bonnie” my obsession took off from there. In the summer of 2019 My husband and I started Bats Offroad. We can be found on You Tube, Facebook and Instagram. Here you will find my Husband Tony and daughter Makena and our journeys. In Jan 2022 I started Mrs. Bats Offroad. This channel is about well women.

Which brings me to Feb 2022 The host Misti of Lady Overlander Radio asked me to be her partner on the podcast. Since that point I have met some amazing ladies.

Our podcast is to focus on ladies in the community that love offroading and overlanding. Truly a blessing to be a part of the is community.

overland routes points of interest places to stay campsites supplies & provisions

A thoughtful curated guide to overlanding in the Lake Superior region. We encourage responsible use, Tread Lightly! ethics and aim to raise awareness and foster stewardship efforts in these areas.

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This year we've teamed up with KORC (Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition) to raise funds, and awareness through our Expedition. "The Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition was created in 2019 to bring together a variety of user groups with one shared goal: Protect Keweenaw's vast landscapes for everyone, forever. Whether you bike, snowmobile, hunt, hike, or birdwatch, we need your help to make this vision a reality."

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David Zemla BUILDING A TIME MACHINE OF MY OWN CONSTRUCTION Bug Out Hauler Build - Part Four The Bug Out Hauler build is winding down with only paint and electrical to wrap before it is roadworthy! Frighteningly close to the Overland Expo West launch date, but looking like I’ll make it. So what has changed since the last installment?

Let’s start from the bottom and work our way up. In its initial inception the trailer was to have utility inspired wood flooring, in a nod to weight savings I went with an expanded steel.

Couple of challenges arose from that decision.

FIrst off, the trailer is 55” wide, meaning a standard 48” wide sheet of steel could not efficiently be used. To make matters worse, I had neglected to take a hard look at expanded steel prices when making that call. Luckily a friend in the materials business took pity on me and not only cut me a deal, but cut the metal to size as well. That could have been an unanticipated $500 hit to the budget.

The frame and expanded steel were sprayed with a

lacquered to protect them from moisture. Quick test

weldable primer where they would mate to each

fitting of the intended electrical parts revealed that

other to avoid any potentially unpainted and

there would be bonus space under the upper lid so I

therefore rust prone sections. The end result was

also added a divider to keep whatever ends up in

pretty much what it looked like in my head, so I was

there from bouncing around on my fuse box.

pretty happy with that.

Speaking of upper lid, the final version of it as well as the side door were completed and hung. Both will be

Expanded steel also covers the fold down table on

secured by adjustable toggle latch clamps to keep

the left side This piece is framed with thin wall round

them tight against their respective rubber seals.

tube and promptly warped when hit with the heat of the welding process. Some minor finessing (I jumped

Skinning the kitchen box is still not exactly sorted out,

up and down on it) and it decided to stay flat. The

but I have a decent idea of what I want. .035”

table pivots on three tabs and is hung by small

aluminum is an excellent lightweight approach and

cables. The final expanded steel piece was the

the intention is to use an adhesive similar to that used

loading ramp and is constructed from the same 1”

on car body panels to connect it to the steel frame. It

square material as the fenders (and kitchen) it slides

mocked up nicely, but can’t be glued until the frame

under the trailer when not in use and should be a

is painted. The solar panel sits nicely on top and

very handy tool.

traction boards not only look Overlandy on the front of the box, but they’ll also help protect it from debris.

If you look close at the trailer, ramp and kitchen, you’ll notice I forty-five degree cut all the mating corners.

Next up would be fenders. I loved the look of the

This effectively seals the tubes to each other and

trailer with the big 35’s on it and really did not want to

makes for a very clean look. It’s a big pain in the ass,

build fenders, but common sense prevailed and using

but I’m really happy with the results.

1” square tube, I fabricated simple fenders and skinned them in sheet steel. I don’t hate them, and

Wrapping up the kitchen was next on the list and the

the arch has a bit of a military feel to it, so I’m good

slide out drawers were stained and

with the results.

"...if all goes well, it should look like the illustrations that inspired it and none of the big pieces will fall off on the way to Arizona."

Minor stuff included wrapping the upper rack welding (new RTT finally came in so I could spec the cross brace locations), mounting point for propane tank and my sister sent me an actual Trasharoo (monogrammed!) to top it all off. The Grom was test fit and I’m happy with the front/back weight bias (although a few hundred pounds of water in the midship mounted tank could skew things) The trailer is now stripped apart and currently hung sideways in my garage (the pic is just too sketchy to share here) as I finish welding the underside and paint it. Final assembly will follow and if all goes well, it should look like the illustrations that inspired it and none of the big pieces will fall off on the way to Arizona.

Final installment next month, maybe some action shots and definitely a hard look back on what went right (love the slide out kitchen) and what went wrong (neglected to factor in consumables into budget) Overland Expo or Bust!

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Big Iron Overland Rally 2022 is happening again on June 10-12, at the Big Brutus historical site in West Mineral, Kansas. This unique overland basecamp event is hosted by the same people who bring us the MOORE Expo. Founder Chris Holloway has booked musicians from all over the country to play over the weekend in addition to the vendors, classes, activities and giveaways scheduled.

Photographer Nathan P. Anderson describes his experience at the inaugural event last June. "Capturing moments from the Big Iron Overland Rally has been one of the most enjoyable weekends I’ve had so far as a photographer. The atmosphere is alive with laughter and live music.

Handshakes, hugs, and high fives abound as overlanders from all around gather together for an incredibly fun weekend while camping next to an immense piece of historical machinery. Although Big Brutus is not your typical over-land destination, I couldn’t think of a better place to host the rally. I’m thrilled to be invited back this year to capture even more memories! I can’t wait for Big Iron 2022!"

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CAMP WRITTEN BY Cindy Pope The change in the MOORE Expo dates from February to April brought a new opportunity to attendees coming in from all over the countrycamping at the Ozark Empire Fair. One can certainly stay at the many hotels in Springfield, but being able to camp as a community has given a whole new dimension to the event.

Sure, you can chat up your favorite YouTuber or Instagrammer at the Expo, but having a drink with them around a campfire or a morning cup of coffee is a completely different experience. Camp interactions just feel more relaxed and intimate.

Stories and laughter shared helps to bring new friends closer and strengthens bonds with old ones. Those extra moments feel like a bonus, allowing you to live the MOORE experience not just during the expo hours, but from the minute you wake up until the final goodnights.

Another angle on the value of the addition to camping at the MOORE Expo for attendees is the gear swaps that happen in the campground. When someone comes back to camp with a new shovel or solar panel or camp chair- someone gets the old one at a great deal. We picked up a set of traction boards off of someone who upgraded, and a friend got a lightly- used Trasharoo after another one bought a new, waterproof one by Last U.S. Bags. I initially thought that used gear sales and swaps could possibly be detrimental to the vendors trying to sell new items but soon realized that some people are able to buy more things after getting rid of old stuff by selling or trading. Looks like a win-win all around.

We also enjoyed being able to bring our dogs to camp and the convoy down from Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin was a hoot- our line of rigs was breaking necks for hundreds of miles. Can't wait for next year, now that we have a shovel (if you know, you know.)

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Rustic Retreat Reviews We don't always camp and we definitely have standards when it comes to non-camp lodging. Chain hotels? No. Haunted houses? No. Never-remodeled-orupgraded-in-60-years? No. We do love the rustic, the quirky, the historic, the off-the-beaten-path stays. In this monthly feature we plan to review some of the places we have stayed and give you an honest opinion.

We are compiling a listing of our favorite Hipcamps, Air bnbs, cabins, lodges, yurts, whatever- if its fun, fresh or funky, we will let you know.

If you are an establishment owner, please reach out and let us know about your place, we want to find the unique and share it with other adventurous travelers!

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Lodging Directory Cabins, lodges, cottages Looking for a unique stay in the upper midwest? Ditching the tent for a day or two? Need a respite to relax & unwind?

We have your back- check out our list of one- of-a-kind lodging options, curated for the adventurous kind.

ILLINOIS White Pines Lodge Mt. Morris, IL MICHIGAN Aqua Log Cabins Lac LaBelle Fresh Coast Cabins Eagle Harbor, MI Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Copper Harbor, MI Trails End Camper Cabins Copper Harbor, MI The Outpost Big Bay, MI MINNESOTA Hungry Hippie Hostel, Grand Marais, MN The ReTreet House Two Harbors, MN WISCONSIN Elk Creek Cabin Elk Mound, WI Camp Lake Resort Mountain, WI

Camping WISCONSIN The Field Pembine, WI MICHIGAN Trails End Campground Copper Harbor, MI

As our list grows, we will be adding info to help you find the coolest, most rustic, out-of-the-way stays in the upper midwest! Let us know if you have a place we need to check out!

Elk Creek Cabin

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Fresh Coast Cabins Fresh Coast Cabins offers the ultimate rustic Keweenaw cabin experience with the small details you would expect from a boutique hotel. fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms with showers community bonfire area Charcoal grills sleep up to 6 depending on selection

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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge A historic wilderness resort at the top of the Keweenaw. Ideal for individuals, families and groups who value history and outdoor activities.

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Trails End Cabins Camper cabins at the end of the world.

Enjoy all that the Keweenaw has to offer from these rustic modern cabins.

Open year-round and close to Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor & Lac LaBelle. solar lighting & 12v & USB charging stations pit toilets near cabins woodstove heat sleeps 1-6

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