Red Oxx teamed up with off-road adventure enthusiasts and Land Rover Lifestyle Magazine for a 500+ mile journey from Montrose to Gateway, Colorado. The trip was part of LRL's 1st Descents project created to test the limits of three Land Rover LR3s over some of North America's most challenging terrain and visit some historic sites along the way. Jim Markel of Red Oxx and the LRL crew built up their Rovers and traversed creeks, mapped out trails and did their best to get the new Land Rover LR3 stuck in the mud or high centered on a log.
Along the way, LRL tested their special order of Red Oxx Corporate Promotional Gear Bags including several Small Aviator Kit Bags, a couple PR-5s, a few C-rucks and some Sherpa Jrs, all built to LRL's custom color scheme. These sturdy and stylish bags are sure to have done the job right!
Markel points out one great reason to 4 wheel with no-wheel luggage: imagine dragging a wheeled bag through muck and mud!
1st Descents Itinerary
Presented by Gustaf Kupetz of LRL:
LRL maxed out a few prized Land Rover's LR3s by pushing them right to the limit during this epic journey. There was challenging terrain and historic locations with temps in the range of Speedo hot to polar bear cold - all in the name of adventure and a good time! Blood and sweat awaited those who made it, and green tears for those who did not.
Camel Trophy Kick-off Weekend was June 5-8 2009
This was the first ever reunion of the
Camel Trophy veterans', vehicles and participants alike. Aspen, Colorado was the venue. A Friday night gathering at
Land Rover Roaring Fork was open to the public. Picturesque trails in an around Aspen were the playground for the Camel Trophy vehicles and 1st Descents vehicles.
Montrose to Gateway: June 8 to 11, 2009
This Expedition-style 500+ mile trip from Montrose to Gateway, Colorado, tracked great sections of the
Kokopelli and
Tabaguache (Tabawatch) Trails. There was a little rugged back country mapping and end at the Gateway Canyons Resort. They traversed challenging trails, forded water crossings and spent the nights camping out under the starry sky. They packed in everything—including fuel! Preparation for total self-preservation was a must! Next year, plan on setting aside one week of your life for this adventure, while taking the rest of it to ponder the memory. Speaking of packing, here's Jim's list of camping supplies:
- Gator
- Flying Boxcar
- Tri-Fold
- Big Oxx
- Lil Roy
- Bino Case
- Travel Basket
- Rigger Wallet
- Cell Phone Case
- Wilderness Medical Kit
- Big Agness Ground Pad
- Military Issue Mess Kit
- Titanium Spork
- Sebenza Folding Knife
- Leica 10x42 Binoculars
- Earinc.com Earplugs
- Black Diamond Mini Lantern
- Insulated Plastic Cup
- Surefire Map Light
- Varmint Call
- Battery Case
- Okeefe Healthy Feet
- Corvair Survivor USB
- Ibex Wool Cap
- Wool Gloves
- 2 pair Ibex Wool Long sleeve
- Patagonia Long Sleeve
- 4 pair Shorts
- Chacos
- Ibex Wool Coat
- Marmot Rain Coat
- Injinji Socks
- Winch Bag
So, are Soft Sided Bags ideal as off-road 4-wheeling luggage? Learn the answer about this teaming up of the world's best off-road vehicles with the worlds best soft travel bags!
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