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Polaris Overland 2017
"Goals are my North Star. My Compass. The map that guides me along the road I wish to travel."
Quote by Richelle E Goodrich


Overland Travel with a Tomb Raider Defender
Adventure travel and overlanding for two fifty somethings in a 2001 Land Rover Defender and modified ex military trailer
Website
http://www.polaris-overland.com
Location
Newtonhill, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, UK
First Name
Dave
Last Name
Spinks
Member #

3057

Gender
Male
Region
EU West Europe
Vehicle Year Make Model
2001 Land Rover Defender 90 Tomb Raider Special Edition and a VW 4motion T5.1 Transporter
Occupation
Oil, Gas and Marine
Service Branch
Royal Navy Veteran
OB Responder
Helper
OB Contact
Contact Me

Contact

Instagram (name only)
polarisoverland
Skype
davespinks
Facebook
polaris.overland

Signature

"Goals are my North Star. My Compass. The map that guides me along the road I wish to travel."

www.polaris-overland.com

Trophies

  1. 473

    Pioneer I

    Total of 50 locations added.
  2. 77

    Builder I

    Replace a part on on your overland vehicle.
  3. 413

    Creator III

    Safely and correctly wire a new accessory in your vehicle.
  4. 605

    Inventor III

    Fashion a shelter to protect from extreme environments.
  5. 38

    Experimenter II

    Share a valuable DIY project with the community
  6. 257

    Protector III

    Restore an overused or misused camp site. Provide before/after pics
  7. 537

    Pioneer II

    Add 30 pictures in reviews or new locations.
  8. 56

    Experimenter III

    In the forums, share a solution to a common overland problem.
  9. 357

    Creator II

    Find a secondary use for a tool or item to get you out of a jam on the trail.
  10. 413

    World Traveler III

    Transport your vehicle via ship, or ferry.
  11. 357

    World Traveler II

    Visit 3 Countries with your vehicle.
  12. 305

    World Traveler I

    Visit another country with your vehicle
  13. 257

    Endurance III

    Journey for 1 month or more in your vehicle.
  14. 213

    Endurance II

    Journey 15 days in your vehicle. No hotels!
  15. 137

    Trail Blazer III

    Establish a snow or ice camp. Stay warm.
  16. 257

    Trail Mechanic III

    Major trail repair. Fix or replace major component, driveline, suspension, engine part, axel, etc.
  17. 213

    Trail Mechanic II

    Help an Overlander or motorist in need. Tow or mechanical assistance.
  18. 173

    Trail Mechanic I

    Trail repair. From not moving to moving!
  19. 305

    Educator I

    Attend Leave No Trace or Tread Lightly Workshop.
  20. 105

    Steward II

    Participate in a Trail Guardian Events organized by others. Post your event experience with photos in our forums.
  21. 75

    Steward I

    Complete the TreadLightly online 101 awareness course. Provide picture or pdf of certificate.
  22. 213

    Protector II

    Trail trash pickup, cleaning up after others. Good job!
  23. 38

    Off-Road Ranger II

    Safe water crossing over 24 inches deep
  24. 137

    Pathfinder III

    Add 3 pictures in either New Locations Location Reviews.
  25. 173

    Explorer I

    Add 5 locations.
  26. 105

    Pathfinder II

    Add one Offroad trail
  27. 56

    Traveler III

    You have REVIEWED a location on the resource map. Thank you!
  28. 537

    Influencer II

    Read our Founding Principles. Name your favorite!
  29. 600

    Benefactor

    Benefactors support our community by keeping our forums ad free, secure, and by contributing to the ongoing development of our software.
  30. 305

    Advocate I

    Respond to a post in the Q&A Section of the Community
  31. 357

    Advocate II

    Welcome 10 new Members in 'Member Introductions' Receive 50 positive reactions overall.
  32. 473

    Influencer I

    5 people follow you. You have made 50 posts. You have 2500 points.
  33. 305

    Navigator I

    Add 5 of every type of location.
  34. 213

    Member II

    You are a Member. Meet in person with another Overland Bound Member. Check out Rally Point!
  35. 257

    Member III

    You are a Member. Attend your first Rally Point trip or event. See map Events tab!
  36. 137

    Enthusiast III

    Make 25 posts. Receive 15 positive reactions. Registered for 20 days.
  37. 105

    Enthusiast II

    Make 15 posts. Get 12 positive reactions. Registered for at least 5 days. Thank you!
  38. 605

    Influencer III

    Create a Rally Point! It can be any type. Find your adventure crew!
  39. 77

    Enthusiast I

    Make 5 posts. Get 4 positive reactions. Good posts equals more reactions!
  40. 56

    Contributor III

    Member for 15 Days! We're glad to have you!
  41. 77

    Pathfinder I

    Review 10 Camp sites on the map.
  42. 413

    Advocate III

    Follow 10 People You can follow From their profile!
  43. 38

    Contributor II

    Make your first post in the community!
  44. 30

    Contributor I

    Registered 1 Day! Welcome to the Crew!
  45. 38

    Traveler II

    You have ADDED your first location to our Resource Map!
  46. 173

    Member I

    You are a Member! You have your number. Join in our web store or our app Overland Bound One! Welcome to the Crew!
  47. 30

    Traveler I

    You are in the Adventure or the Expedition group.