Saturday, July 29, 2023

Lasfit All-Weather Floor Mats - Product Review

All-Weather Floor Mats: A Must Have Upgrade for your Jeep 


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The Lasfit floor mats are a a must have upgrade from the stock carpet mats. They look good and make clean up easier. 

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My Floor Mat Video Review ðŸ‘‰ Watch Here

Lasfit contacted me and requested that I review their all-weather floor mats. They kindly provided the mats for review purposes at no cost, without any other form of compensation except the product itself. 

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Rear Seat Lasfit Floor Mat

After allowing the Lasfit Floor Mats to bask in the sun for a brief period, I proceeded to install them in my 2015 Jeep Wrangler, Then I waited for them to settle in my vehicle for slightly over a week before forming any opinions about their performance.

  • The ridges in the floor mats will be good at collecting the mud and dirt. 
  • The rear mat has a trim on the ends you can tuck into the Jeep.
  • The rear mat is one long piece that covers the center hump. 
  • The laser fit flows with the contours of the Jeep. 
  • The front mat fits well and lie flat. It also feels good at the gas pedal.

Here are a few of my first thoughts about the Lasfit Jeep Accessory.

**NOTE: Lasfit provided these floor mats to me for review on my YouTube Channel and blog. They wanted an unfiltered, honest review and didn’t provide any sort of compensation or incentives for a favorable review. They left it up to me to how I wanted to do the review.

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Wyoming Jeep Overland Adventure

Exploring the Oregon Trail in My Jeep


My First Wyoming Adventure

I was overflowing with excitement as I headed out on my inaugural Wyoming adventure in my Jeep. Destination: A stretch of the Oregon Trail nestled in the heart of Central Wyoming. I was meeting up with a group of other overland enthusiasts for a DB Overland Adventure.


Camping Along the Sweetwater River


The Oregon trail is a 2,170 mile East–West trek from Independence, Missouri to the coast of Oregon. Our journey was only a mere fraction of the trail along the Sweetwater River in Wyoming. 

My Oregon Trail YouTube videos:
more in-depth history of the trail.  

Experience the challenges of traversing the Oregon Trail with me as I share the muddy madness and conquer the trail in my trusty Jeep. 

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 Delve into the Pioneers vs. Modern Challenges faced on this historic route. 

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Uncover intriguing facts about the Oregon Trail as I look at the historical aspects of this iconic route. Learn about the pioneers who blazed the trail and faced the wrath of Mother Nature. 

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Sweetwater River in Wyoming

Journey through the Sweetwater River Basin

In the 1800's the pioneers traversed the vast prairie grasslands in Kansas and Nebraska following along the Platte River into Wyoming where it met up with the Sweetwater River. That’s where we began our overland adventure. The banks of the river were high and the trail was muddy which made for a sketchy trek close to the river's edge. 


Along the saturated riverbank, there were sections where a single misjudged turn of our wheels could have unleashed a torrent onto the trail. I recall moments of apprehension when I feared my Jeep might swerve in the wrong direction on the slippery, mucky terrain, potentially sending me adrift along the river's current.  



Tapestry of Colors


A Tapestry of Colors: Wyoming's Rolling Hills


Venturing further into the trail, the rolling hills of Central Wyoming unfolded before me like a painting. With the abundant rainfall this season, the landscape exploded with vivid colors while the wildflowers flourished in full bloom.


Trail Marker

Oregon Trail Markers: A Surreal Encounter

Along the trail, we came upon trail markers. The stone markers
were etched with the words Oregon Trail and Mormon Trail, some were marked Pony Express. Seeing, in person, the Oregon Trail markers felt surreal. I learned about the subject in school and the realization of standing in the very place where history unfolded left me awestruck.


Muddy Mess

Challenges Amidst Nature's Wrath


The pioneers on the Oregon Trail faced the wrath of Mother Nature, enduring the unforgiving elements that exacted a heavy toll on their journey. We were in our 4x4 rig so the trail wasn't nearly as difficult. 


Muddy Trail After Hail and Rain Showers

However, as the rain showers arrived in the mid-afternoon, the dusty roads transformed into a treacherous quagmire, posing significant challenges for certain vehicles on our overland expedition. At times the pace slowed, as many rigs struggled in the thick clay-like mud. 



The Oregon Trail's river's course, serving as a direct route to South Pass on the Continental Divide, which was renowned as the most convenient passage across the divide. The path starts to climb in elevation once it departs from the low-lying areas surrounding the Sweetwater River. This detour is necessary to avoid the steep canyon walls that run alongside the river. 


Honoring the Past: The Mormon Handcart Tragedy

We were headed to Rocky Ridge, which marked one of the most challenging sections of the pioneers' entire expedition. However, our Jeeps effortlessly conquered this rugged rocky terrain without any difficulty. Rocky Ridge is where many perished during a bitter, cold blizzard in 1856. We stopped the memorial to pay homage to those fierce, brave pioneers. 

More about their story here: The Willies/Mormon Handcart Tragedy 


Carrisa Gold Mine Tour

Gold Mines and Historic Stops


Our three day adventure included stops at the Carissa Gold Mine and the Historic South Path City. The gold mine still to this day has operational machinery. The tours were a nice break after miles and miles of mud. 


The Lowest Elevation over the Mountains

Joys of Overlanding

I am finding I enjoy overlanding. It ties all of my interests into one fun package - off-roading, camping and sightseeing without the stress of extreme rock crawling. The best part is hanging with friends, new and old, at the campfire each night reminiscing about the days events.  



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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

My Podcast Journey

A New Path 

The Off-Road Insiders Podcast

I'm thrilled to announce my return to the world of podcasting! After an amazing journey of nearly seven years as a co-host on the Jeep Talk Show Podcast, fate took an unexpected turn about a year ago.

Unexpected Twist

Without warning, the decision was made to replace me as co-host with a listener. I was truly a stunned by the phone call, as I never saw the turn of events coming. Not being able to say good-bye and thank my loyal listeners was particularly challenging. 

To this day, I am sure some of them remain unaware of the circumstances behind my sudden departure. I hope this blog post finds them so they can join me on my new podcast. 

Healing and Growth


2022 was my year of healing. 2023 is my year of growth with a twist of enlightenment, gaining a deeper understanding and clarity about my journey and where it has taken me. Learning gratitude helps me look at the heartaches, betrayals and disappointments in a new light.  


I've come to realize that this unexpected twist was a blessing in disguise. It was necessary twist during this profoundly difficult period in my life -- a metaphorical shedding of the old skin, to rejuvenate myself.

Now, as I embark on this new chapter, I carry with me the lessons learned. I'm eager to reconnect with my passion, share my voice, and engage with a fresh audience that awaits. 

Join us, as Nate and I begin a new journey sharing our passion on The Off-Road Insiders Podcast. We will dive deep into the world of off-roading, catering to all enthusiasts, from Mall Crawlers to Rock Crawlers, glampers to overlanders. 

The best is yet to come!



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