If you are not familiar with our beginning, please read our story by clicking here: About Us: Bourn Adventure Gear We ventured into the patch world thanks to boredom, a cold beer, and our Toyota FJ Cruiser, which was parked in the driveway, waiting for history to unfold. One day while I was going through some of my military gear I stumbled upon my old unit patch from my first deployment with the 25th Infantry Division. Brief sidetrack! In 2004 my unit wore the Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU) which required our patches to be sewn on. Shortly after arriving in Iraq, some of us began field testing what was known as the Close Combat Uniform (CCU) which was an improvement on the DCUs we were issued. One of the new features with the CCUs was the ability to attach patches to the uniform using velcro. The CCU was later phased out for the Army Combat Uniform (ACU), which is currently in use along with the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP).
headliner and magically it stayed up there thanks to the fuzzy fabric. I immediately realized this was why I was put on the earth; to show the human race that patches were rad again. This does not work on all vehicles, but the Toyota and Lexus headliners are Velcro friendly. Occasionally, a patch will drop from the roof and land on someone in the vehicle. Usually when this happens, it scares the ever living crap out of whoever it hits! This led Ashlie and I to have an interesting conversation about those experiences following the roll over in our Toyota FJ Cruiser, which at the time had about 70 patches on the headliner. - Ashlie: "Remember when we'd be driving the FJ and a patch would randomly fall from the roof and scare the crap out of us?" - Me: "Do you think we scared the crap out of the patches when we rolled the FJ and fell on them?" To read our article about the accident in the FJ, please click here: The Roll Over
What started as a cool way to display our designs and adventures has now grown into a large market filled with creative and talented makers. Although our patches were initially marketed to Toyota owners for use on their headliners, we have now expanded our design spectrum to include a wide variety of themes. People all over the world rock Bourn Adventure Gear patches on their jackets, bags, hats, hiking equipment, photography equipment, camping gear, tactical vests, vehicle headliners, and much more. We have physically carried our patches with us on adventures all over the world. They have traveled to places like Petra, Zion National Park, the Dead Sea, Arches National Park, Wadi Tiwi, and Niagara Falls, to list a few. To us and many other people, our patches are more than just designs, they are a lifestyle!  Petra, Jordan - Please help us reach more people by liking and sharing this article on social media! - Thank you for reading this article. We hope you found it entertaining. If so, please share it with others and don't forget to leave a comment down below! We don't just design adventure based products, we live them! -Bourn Adventure Gear Author: Baker Gallery
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This was my third year attending the Lone Star Toyota Jamboree (Jambo). For those who are not familiar with this event, it is held at Barnwell Mountain Recreational Area (BMRA) in Gilmer, TX. With a turnout of a little over 400 vehicles this year, it is one of the largest (if not the largest) Toyota gatherings in the nation. This was the first off-road event I have attended since the rollover and loss of the FJ earlier this year. It was an odd feeling not having my own rig there. There were times I found myself reaching into my pocket for keys and looking around to see where I parked. As my eyes searched for the FJ, and panic started to set in because I could not find it, I heard my buddies voice say, "If you're looking for the FJ, it's not parked anywhere, but the GX is right there." My friend Derise was right; the FJ was not there...in its entirety, but some of it was (bumpers, sliders, seats, skid plates, suspension, light bars, etc). The day before he and I left for Jambo, we loaded his Lexus GX 470 with parts from the FJ. Though the FJ itself was not present, nor did it run trails under its own power, some of it did see dirt while there, so by proxy, we wheeled the FJ! You might be asking yourself, "Why did he bring a quarter of the FJ with him to Jambo?" Well, we sold some of the parts, but we also decided to auction off our Scheel-mann aftermarket seats and Chitown PAX mount with fuel cans. All proceeds from said auction went to Team Overland, a non profit organization dedicated to helping veterans. The event staff was kind enough to assist in the process and give us space in the main pavilion to display the auctioned items. With the help of the Lone Star Toyota Jamboree off road event and several supporting vendors in the off road community, along with the individuals who purchased the items, we raised $1,250. To make math easier, Bourn Adventure contributed another $250 for a total donation of $1,500 to Team Overland. To learn more about this donation, Team Overland and others involved, please read our article: Team Overland Donation  I had a unique perspective of Jambo this year. One of the main reasons I attended was to help with media and lend a hand wherever they needed it. I now have a greater appreciation of the hard work, dedication, planning, and coordination that goes into an event like this. It is not only the event staff and volunteers who contribute, but also the vendors. Without them, it would not be the same. I had the chance to watch Blind Mans Bluff, Lone Star Rock Crawl, and Lone Star Stampede. This was a first for me because, in years past, I was out running trails while these events were going on. Out of those three, I would have to say Blind Mans Bluff was the most entertaining to watch. In the Blind Mans Bluff event, the driver is blindfolded and has to rely on verbal directions from the passenger/spotter. They have to successfully navigate the obstacle course without hitting any of the cones, backing up, passenger/spotter getting out of the vehicle, or anything else that could penalize their run. Without fail, you see passengers flailing limbs, hear raised voices, and a few choice words as they attempt to steer their partner in the right direction. This is a great test for any couple who is dating or married. Administrative note, Jambo staff recommends couples who participate in Blind Mans Bluff leave knives and other sharp objects in their tents for obvious reasons.  Jambo also has a great nightlife. With live bands, bonfires, and food, it provides a fun atmosphere for people to share stories and drinks. It does not take long for friendships to start and once made, they last a lifetime. Every year I look forward to meeting up with old friends from past events. On top of the good food and fun times, there are educational classes and amazing raffles. If you have not made it out to the Lone Star Toyota Jamboree, I highly recommend you do. I hope to see you there next year! Lone Star Toyota Jamboree: Website Lone Star Toyota Jamboree: Facebook Thank you for reading this article. We hope you found it entertaining. If so, please share it with others and don't forget to leave a comment down below! The world is a large place, and life is short. Together, we can accomplish much more than we ever could alone. -Bourn Adventure Author: Baker Gallery Video |
AuthorsBaker and Ashlie are the owners of Bourn Adventure and together they author the majority of the articles and content found here. Guest AuthorsCheyenne Izaguirre Categories
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