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Spotted: FJ62/FZJ80 Mash-up by TLC

Via West County Explorers Club: Jonathan Ward, of TLC and Icon fame, shows off what he calls a “142,” basically an FJ62 on an 80-series chassis. This truck was built through TLC, his Land Cruiser restoration shop in Southern California.

As you can imagine, this was an extensive rebuild. Even the engine was replaced with a GM Vortec unit. They went through the truck inside and out and everything looks to be first class.

A loaded touring motorcycle, a true traveler’s friend, rests on dry, rocky ground at dusk. Multiple bags and gear are attached as clouds gather in the sky and a hint of sunset burns like fire on the horizon amid sparse shrubs in the background.
Adventure

Fire: A Traveler’s Friend

I sit here, in the middle of absolutely nowhere, with only the moonlight and muscle memory to guide my fingers while I type, my thoughts fresh in my mind. Fire; it’s amazing and serves many purposes.

A compact shovel, recovery strap, and traction boards are laid out on a table with the text Top 10 Overland Gear Vehicle Kit over the image.
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The Top 10: Overland Vehicle Kit


Without a doubt the most common question we get at Expedition Portal is: “What do I need to buy to go overlanding, fourwheeling, car camping, etc?” With the assumption that the goal is exploration and not recreational ‘off-roading’ in a group, this is our top ten purchase list, in order of importance. 

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A person crouches by a small campfire at night, adjusting a Swiss Army Stove or lantern placed among rocks, with trees silhouetted against the dark blue sky in the background.
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Feature: The Swiss Army Stove

[EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re sorry, this image has been removed.] The Swiss Army Ranger Stove—is without a doubt one of the original “ultra light” cooking options. Compact, versatile, and easy to use, it continues to be a quintessential part…

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