Overlanding is not considered a hobby, and for good reason. Yes, we do have collections of certain things that we love and cherish. The 18 coffee makers that dawn the shelves in our kitchen and the countless number of antique Coleman stoves in my garage are proof of that. That is a hobby. But when you put all of pieces together, Overlanding is known more and considered more as a way of life than a hobby. There are parts of it that are deemed an obsession or interest in our lives but collectively you come up with a beautiful lifestyle that many are being drawn to every day. We build our rigs, we buy the gear, and we research areas and routes and immerse ourselves into every nook and cranny of this lifestyle.  We join every social media group so we can see what others do, post questions when we have them, and keep tabs on events that are in our areas. But what makes this a lifestyle is not what we have, not what we look at and research, it is not how much gear we can collect or how much stuff we can pack into our rigs. What differentiates this from any other hobby in life is family. The people that we meet at different events. The good friends that we develop over campfires and propane fired dinners. Those that we take time out of our busy lives, and vacation at work, to spend time together. We care for each other. We live for that next time we can get together and miss each other when we are apart. We call often. We message or text daily or weekly. We plan together and enjoy this particular lifestyle together.  That is what makes Overlanding so special. The people. Those in our Overlanding Family.  

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M.O.O.R.E. Expo - The Midwest Overlanding and Off-Road Expo will take place February 13-14, 2021 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds.  80k square feet filled with over 100 vendors from around the U.S.  You will not want to miss this great event!  Visit www.mooreexpo.com for more information. 

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