Recent content by SpikeMD

Here is my new and old Defender. Old one has a new Cummins R2.8 fitted and headed to exhaust shop. Spent past 9 months installing it! Getting her ready for Expo in Flagstaff!

New 6 piston Wilwood brakes on the old Defender!

I'm trying to be honest. It's not a dubious claim to call it freestanding as all the above mentioned awnings are freestanding. We will revisit the website and make some changes as we don't want to deceive customers. We will remove 'fully' from the description. They are very sturdy and we have...

Yes, I am part of Overland Pros, no secret. I am also friends with Michael and we sell product through Overland Bound. I am not trying to misrepresent or make outlandish marketing claims. All those awnings are considered 'freestanding'. Ours is no different. In strong winds all of them should...

It is freestanding. It doesn't need poles to be deployed and is very sturdy. Very similar to OVS but has velcro for walls which is makes them much easier to out up and down. The legs are for very windy conditions or if you have walls attached the awning to help with support. Your choice...the...

Haven't tested directly in wind but it's the same hinges on the Wraptor 6k which withstands a decent amount of wind. It also comes with poles to guy it down if wind is an issue. Most of the time it will be fine on its own. Sets up really fast!

I have the 4 gallon original with pump cap. Works decently but leaks. I won't keep it in the truck. The hitch mount works well but can decrease departure angle if serious wheeling.

I've scaled down my clothes on trips dramatically the past few years. Now for a whole week I'll prob only take 2 pairs of pants, 2 shorts, swimsuits, couple of Ts, 2 long sleeves. I find I wear one set of clothes multiple day and just change Ts, undies and socks. In the desert I wear bedrock...

Overland Pros just released a new 180 degree fully freestanding awning. Perfect for 4 Runners and other vehicles with tall tailgates.

It's amazing how inconsiderate people are when camping in a campground a few feet from others. Loud music, cussing, staying up really late when there are people right next door. Campgrounds need to enforce the 'rules' more so everyone can enjoy the space. Again, the main reason to build a...

I have gone through at least 4 Trasharoos over the years. They just dont stay up and get shredded all the time. I now have a GARB, made in Canada. Definiely more expensive, but much better design and more robust. You can leave the mounting straps on the tire and then just attach the bag when you...

Looks great. Similar in design to Overland Pros Wraptor 6K awning. Wraptor 6K- 270 Degree Freestanding Vehicle Mounted Awning - FREE SHIPPING - Overland Pros

Baja 2021 Don't know what's going on...it won't uploAd photos

Overland Pros, based in Sacramento, will have a booth there. We make some great roof top tents and awnings. Michael has a few videos of our products and has our Wraptor 4K awning on his 80 series. Please stop by and say Hi! Overland Bound discounts!

Update- bought the Inreach Mini before my ascent of Mt Shasta in June. Works great and love the size. 1/4 of the size of my original InReach. Nice to have a rechargeable battery and it lasts a number of days and easily recharged with mini-USB though I wish it was USB-C. Screen is surprisingly...