VagabondExpedition
Adventurer
So, I've been kicking around on ExpeditionPortal for a long time - but with work and the usual life chaos never really become very active here. I have threads over on a few other sites too (WranglerForum, OverlandBound), but figured I best post up a thread here too, as it will give me reason to visit here more often and stay up to date in what's new and exciting. Plus, I have more time on my hands now, so I'll be looking for more places to travel and explore - which ExpeditonPortal will be a huge help to that.
After the Storm by e j, on Flickr
Anyway, the VagabondExpedition Jeep has been around since I purchased it new in June of 2012. It's a 2012 Sahara Unlimited "Altitude Edition". I had no plans to modify the thing and really wasn't expecting to keep it much longer than 6 months to a year. It's now September 2017, and it's been the longest owned vehicle I've ever had. I do have a love-hate relationship with the thing, so for now, it stays.
I'll give a brief run down on the current build, post up some older photos and videos of the build to do some catching up to how it sits today, so expect a few things to be scattered until I do catch up and things post in a chronological order.
In the mean time, you can catch some more of my photos on Instagram and videos on YouTube.
In the Badlands by e j, on Flickr
I came from Ontario, Canada, relocated with the Jeep (unmodified) to Alberta and am now enjoying a mini-retirement and kicking around in British Columbia, Canada. Debating on a big overland trip over winter vs if I should stick it out and wait until spring to venture out again.
The current build on the Jeep consists of...
- ARB shocks
- Metacloak dual rate springs (approx 3.5" lift)
- Terraflex tailgate hinge
- 35" BFG KO2 tires
- Worx Triad wheels
- Gobi Stealth rack
- Yakima cargo box
- various Rotopax
- Rigid Industries LED lights all the way around
- KC Highlights LED headlights
- Thule bike carrier with Scott Genius mountain bike
- Trasharoo
- Synergy Baja Rack inside
- ARB steering stabilizer
- Hellwig heavy duty rear sway bar
I used to run a Tepui Kukenam Siberian Camo roof top tent, but sold it off for various reasons (blog post here)
Tepui Tent in the Cold of Winter by e j, on Flickr
Anyway, enough rambling for now.
I'll do some updates on this thread to bring you up to speed on my rig and a few of my adventures!
Hopefully I can meet a few of you in the future while out on adventures!
After the Storm by e j, on Flickr
Anyway, the VagabondExpedition Jeep has been around since I purchased it new in June of 2012. It's a 2012 Sahara Unlimited "Altitude Edition". I had no plans to modify the thing and really wasn't expecting to keep it much longer than 6 months to a year. It's now September 2017, and it's been the longest owned vehicle I've ever had. I do have a love-hate relationship with the thing, so for now, it stays.
I'll give a brief run down on the current build, post up some older photos and videos of the build to do some catching up to how it sits today, so expect a few things to be scattered until I do catch up and things post in a chronological order.
In the mean time, you can catch some more of my photos on Instagram and videos on YouTube.
In the Badlands by e j, on Flickr
I came from Ontario, Canada, relocated with the Jeep (unmodified) to Alberta and am now enjoying a mini-retirement and kicking around in British Columbia, Canada. Debating on a big overland trip over winter vs if I should stick it out and wait until spring to venture out again.
The current build on the Jeep consists of...
- ARB shocks
- Metacloak dual rate springs (approx 3.5" lift)
- Terraflex tailgate hinge
- 35" BFG KO2 tires
- Worx Triad wheels
- Gobi Stealth rack
- Yakima cargo box
- various Rotopax
- Rigid Industries LED lights all the way around
- KC Highlights LED headlights
- Thule bike carrier with Scott Genius mountain bike
- Trasharoo
- Synergy Baja Rack inside
- ARB steering stabilizer
- Hellwig heavy duty rear sway bar
I used to run a Tepui Kukenam Siberian Camo roof top tent, but sold it off for various reasons (blog post here)
Tepui Tent in the Cold of Winter by e j, on Flickr
Anyway, enough rambling for now.
I'll do some updates on this thread to bring you up to speed on my rig and a few of my adventures!
Hopefully I can meet a few of you in the future while out on adventures!