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  1. Neil Q Smith

    Who else has an Arctic Trucks Rig?

    I am curious to find out which / how many OB members also has an Arctic Trucks rig. I have a 2006 Silver Metallic AT37 Arctic Trucks conversion of a Toyota HiLux D-4D D-CAB (Seventh Generation). Volume: 2.4L Power: 128 HP (HK) Fuel: Diesel Transmission / Gearbox: Manual 5-Speed Layout...
  2. Neil Q Smith

    How to Justify the Spending

    I would like to open a new thread debate, about how we all "Justify the Spending" on our Vehicles / Rigs, Kit, Travel Expenses, etc. I ask this question, because I am currently unemployed - Laid-off work December 2015, when World Oil Price dropped, and thousands of us "oil & gas workers" lost...
  3. Neil Q Smith

    Wanted Sponsors for Arctic Trucks AT44 Build Project

    Hei After just completing my latest (second) Arctic Trucks Expedition to Iceland, I have reached the point where I wish to move on, and work on my next "build project". Looking to buy a Toyota Land Cruiser V8, only few years old, low km, good condition, and work on it to make an AT44 (Arctic...
  4. Neil Q Smith

    Iceland Camping - Shared Experience

    I have driven a lot around Iceland over the last 15 years, and organised 2 Arctic Trucks Expeditions from Norway to Iceland during summer 2015 (www.ice2015.no) and summer 2017 (www.ice2017.no). I have a lot of maps, tracking data, books, info, photos, videos, etc., etc.... from my extensive...
  5. Neil Q Smith

    Iceland Overlanding / Expeditions - Shared Experience

    I have driven a lot around Iceland over the last 15 years, and organised 2 Arctic Trucks Expeditions from Norway to Iceland during summer 2015 (www.ice2015.no) and summer 2017 (www.ice2017.no). I have a lot of maps, tracking data, books, info, photos, videos, etc., etc.... from my extensive...
  6. Neil Q Smith

    Fortress Clothing - Field Tested In Iceland

    We were highly fortunate in having Fortress Clothing as one of our ICE2017 Arctic Trucks Iceland Expedition Sponsors. We field tested some of their gear (photo above), both during our summer 2017 expedition, and on previous winter pre-expedition trip to Iceland (December 2016). We found...
  7. Neil Q Smith

    Iceland Circumnavigation Tracking Data / Routes

    Just returned from 6 weeks Arctic Trucks Expedition around Iceland (see: www.ice2017.no). Epic second expedition, following the earlier success of ICE2015 (www.ice2015.no) ICE2017 (Iceland Circumnavigation Expedition 2017) used a tracking system, to record our daily travels, and allow us to...
  8. Neil Q Smith

    Scandinavian OB News Suggestion - Always use Scandinavia Folder

    Hei I noticed that most Norway articles are located directly under the European Section (Overland Bound by Region Forum) folder root, rather than specifically within in the Scandinavian Section. Could I make a friendly suggestion - that we keep all Scandinavian articles within the Scandinavian...
  9. Neil Q Smith

    Scandinavian OB News Suggestion - Always use Scandinavia Folder

    Hei I noticed that most Norway articles are located directly under the European Section (Overland Bound by Region Forum) folder root, rather than specifically within in the Scandinavian Section. Could I make a friendly suggestion - that we keep all Scandinavian articles within the...
  10. Neil Q Smith

    Arctic Trucks 6X6 Iceland Winter Trip

    During December 2016, spent 5 days in Iceland, driving Arctic Trucks 6X6, owned by Mike Herbert of Dreki Adventures. (see: www.ice2017.no). Excellent experience driving such a powerful and dedicated expedition vehicle. We use drone quadcopters with GoPro, to film a lot of our trips...
  11. Neil Q Smith

    DIY Vehicle Tracking System

    For our Iceland Arctic Trucks Expedition ICE2015 expedition, we custom made a purpose built tracking system for our Exploration Vehicles. We used a credit card size computer called Raspberry Pi, combined with a GPS module attached to it. It's a simple, yet very accurate tracking device...
  12. Neil Q Smith

    DIY Vehicle Tracking System

    For our Iceland Arctic Trucks Expedition ICE2015 expedition, we custom made a purpose built tracking system for our Exploration Vehicles. We used a credit card size computer called Raspberry Pi, combined with a GPS module attached to it. It's a simple, yet very accurate tracking device...
  13. Neil Q Smith

    DIY Magnetic Plate for CB Radio Antennae

    We recently installed a President Grant II CB Radio into one of our ICE2017 Expedition Vehicles. To complete this installation, we needed somewhere on the roof to place the magnetic antennae. However, having a full sized Front Runner Roof Rack already on the roof, posed a challenge. So, we...
  14. Neil Q Smith

    Iceland River Crossings

    We are just about to leave Norway to Iceland, on a 6 weeks Arctic Trucks Expedition (ICE2017). Whilst in Iceland we will be driving mostly Mountain (F) Roads (Dirt / Gravel Tracks) into the interior highlands, which commonly include river crossings, of various degrees of difficulty...
  15. Neil Q Smith

    New Member - Sandnes, Rogaland, Norway

    Hei, just joined OB - Good to be here.... I am a Brit (English) based in Sandnes, Rogaland, Norway. My vehicle is a Toyota Hilux D-4D D-CAB (Seventh Generation) Arctic Trucks (AT37), which I use for driving around Norway, as well as annual expeditions (Iceland, Faroe Islands, etc.). I have a...
  16. Neil Q Smith

    ICE2017 (Iceland Circumnavigation Expedition 2017)

    During summer 2015, we spent 4 weeks travelling around Faroe Islands & Iceland (1 week Faroe Islands, 3 weeks Iceland) - see: www.ice2015.no. Due to its great success, we are returning back to Iceland for 6 weeks this summer, with a more challenging agenda (03 July - 13 August). We have...
  17. Neil Q Smith

    ICE2015 (Iceland Circumnavigation Expedition 2015)

    During summer 2015, we spent 4 weeks travelling around Faroe Islands & Iceland (1 week Faroe Islands, 3 weeks Iceland). We generated a website the year before, publishing blog articles about our preparations and sponsorship success, and later published daily blog updates during the actual...
  18. Neil Q Smith

    Norway Based Scandinavia OB

    Just joined Overland Bound. I am a Brit (English) living in Sandnes, Norway (for 25 years). We have 2 Arctic Trucks (Toyota Hilux AT35 & AT37) which we use to conduct trips & expeditions around Scandinavia. Our prime focus the last few years has been local around Norway, with expedition...
  19. Neil Q Smith

    ICE2017 (Iceland Circumnavigation Expedition 2017)

    Our 2 Arctic Trucks near Hekla Volcano, during our ICE2015 expedition (www.ice2015.no). Returning back there this summer for 6 weeks adventure (www.ice2017.no)