Category: 2024 Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience

Roos Rocked Dayton! Off Road Roos at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience Recap

The Off Road Roos attended the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience in Dayton, Ohio, from October 5-6, 2024, celebrating adventure and community. Highlights included an overlanding showcase, gear giveaways, and opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to connect. The event fostered camaraderie and provided various activities, making it a memorable weekend for all.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: James Zammikiel and his 2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport

Jamie drives a 2009 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, useful for daily activities, trips, and emergency callouts. The car is recognizable around town for transporting large dogs or various gear. Additionally, the post encourages joining a Facebook event and donating to current fundraisers.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Kyle and Stacey Williams their 2022 Subaru Forester Sport

Kyle and Stacey, Subaru Ambassadors, use their Forester Sport for traveling to unique locations for Stacey’s ultra marathons, enhancing their adventures with camping gear. They anticipate receiving a 2025 Forester and hope to transfer equipment before an upcoming event. The post also includes event check-in and fundraiser donation links.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Ken and his 2023 Subaru Ascent Onyx Limited

Subaru enthusiasts customized their Ascent with a 3½” lift using LP Aventure and Eibach products, and equipped it with Toyo AT3 tires on LP6 wheels. Additional upgrades include Nameless Performance strut tower braces, a Prinsu Roof Rack, enhanced lighting, StarTex interior, WeatherTech mats, and a Bullydogology Premium Cargo Liner for their three pets. Follow on Instagram: @krea1975.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Charlie Robison and his 2023 Crosstrek Wilderness

Charlie recently acquired his second Crosstrek, upgrading from a 2021 Premium to the Wilderness edition, nicknamed “Ironman” by his daughter. Impressed by its features, he has already embarked on camping trips in Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia, anticipating many more adventures with his new car.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Will Dietrich and their 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Will’s setup, including a hammock, awning, mini-cooking area, pressurized water, and chairs, enables complete self-sufficiency while camping, even in remote desert locations.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Isaiah Davis and his 1991 Subaru Sambar

Isaiah off-roads his fully functional and registered Subaru Sambar during cleanup events and hammock camps on trails. Due to its rural use designation, he trailers the Sambar to events as it’s unsuitable for high-speed highways. The Sambar impressively handles numerous off-road obstacles with ease, making these adventures enjoyable.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Nick Lutz and his 2004 Forester XS, Gump

Nick drives his 2004 Forester XS, Gump, which features a Thule Rooftop Tent. The vehicle’s underside is fully equipped for hanging out and cooking, though the stove is not currently set up.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Steve Walck and his 2018 Subaru Crosstrek 6MT

Julius the Trek, a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, is a 6-speed manual modified with all-terrain tires, a 2-inch suspension lift, and a skid plate. Steve uses it for kayaking, camping, biking, and overlanding. This “dadwagon” is always prepared for adventures.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Yetta and Bill and their 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Yetta and Bill camp in their Boreas XT Overlanding Trailer and bring their bikes for adventures. Their trailer ensures they are fully self-sufficient and prepared for trail biking excursions.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Ronald Snyder and his 2019 Subaru Forester Sport

Ronald has heavily modified his 2019 Forester Sport, named Stormy, for off-road capability. Enhancements include a 2” lift, armored protection, rock sliders, a specialized front bumper, winch, Prinsu Roof Rack, 17” wheels with larger tires, and auxiliary lights. These upgrades enable him to travel challenging terrains and forge new friendships and adventures.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT: Brenda Howell and her 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Brenda enjoys adventures in her 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, named Electra. Designed for challenging terrains, Electra is equipped with a turbo engine and custom bumper/winch. Together, Brenda and Electra explore various environments, make friends, offer assistance, and revel in the thrill of the journey.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE: Tyler Smith and his 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Tyler enjoys all kinds of camping, from bushcraft backpacking to glamorous glamping. His modified Outback with enhanced suspension and a customized trailer, featuring a batwing awning and pressurized water, allows him to haul his family’s gear off-grid, ensuring they are well-prepared for any camping adventure.

2024 OVERLANDING SHOWCASE: Subaru Ambassador Robert and his 2019 Subaru Ascent

Robert, an outdoor enthusiast known for his adventures with Off Road Roos, has transformed his Subaru Ascent into a mobile basecamp. Equipped with essential gear for extended trips and enough supplies for over a week, he prepares for any situation. His passion reflects in his well-equipped vehicle, supporting both remote exploration and group outings.

Oct 2024 Overlanding Showcase Giveaways

JOIN THE EXPERIENCE Facebook Event Check-In DONATE TO OUR FUNDRAISERS Check out our Current Fundraisers Gear Giveaways Galore at the Overlanding Showcase! The Off Road Roos Community is excited to announce we’ll be giving away thousands of dollars worth of gear during the Overlanding Showcase! We’ll be selecting fortunate recipients of these fantastic giveaways on…
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