How to Spectate the Great American Desert Race The Mint 400, or as they like to call it, “The Great American Desert Race,” is one of the most popular desert races for American spectators to go out and watch. It’s easy to see why: no international borders to cross, grandstands and safe viewing areas all…
If you’re planning on spending even a couple of days out on the trails, you’ve probably wondered about the food storage options that are available. You’ve seen the ARB Fridges, but they’re pretty pricey. You’ve almost definitely used a regular old cooler, but how long do they really keep food cold, anyway? Today, we’re answering…
If you love to get outside and hit the trails in your truck, truck camping could be right up your alley. You can reduce the amount of gear you have to carry, and free up room for a more comfortable camping experience. Here’s the top five things we suggest you pick up your first…
Easter Jeep Safari 2016 has now come and gone in a typical whirlwind of last minute vehicle builds, sleepless nights, and plenty of fun out on the rocky trails of Moab, Utah with friends, both new and old. EJS16 was similar to many others in the past, but as the 50th anniversary of this amazing…
UACC is THE Ultimate Adventure Cherokee Chief, and it’s a force to be reckoned with (or at least will be when we’re done with it)! As proud supporters of Petersen’s 4 Wheel & Off-Road Magazine’s Ultimate Adventure for the past two years, we have the opportunity to attend this insane week long event. In 2012,…
Image Courtesy of VWVortex The above image depicts two Land Cruisers roaming through a salt flat in Bolivia that was flooded after a rainstorm. This heavenly scene is something only a few off-road enthusiasts ever get to experience and gives the allusion that the car is cruising atop an ocean or lake.
Some may think that if you have a Mercedes-Benz ML you are the envy of your town, however, that is not the case when it comes to off-roading. A video was released spotlighting the crossover going off-road, which is, according to In Auto News, comical. In their article, “2012 Mercedes-Benz ML goes off-road,” In Auto…
For any trail worth exploring, you’re going to want to air down your tires when you get to the dirt. Most of us are driving to the trailheads though, so when the adventuring is over for the weekend, you’re going to need to air back up. Thanks to years of experience in offroading and overlanding…
When it’s time to head out for a weekend on the trails, there’s a lot of stuff required. Sleeping stuff, camping stuff, get you out of that rut in the middle of the trail stuff. So how can you possibly carry all of that stuff? It’s not that hard, but it does take some strategy…
When you’re out on the trails, staying in touch with your buddies can get challenging. It’s hard to know what is worth investing in when it comes to the best ways to communicate while you’re outside the range of dependable cell reception. We’ve done the research, so you can just get on the trails and…
A track bar, also known as a panhard rod, laterally locates the front axle in a link suspension system. So why upgrade it? Simple: Strength and adjust-ability and flexibility.
By Jerrod Jones When building your truck or Jeep, there are a variety of suspension options to choose from. One of them that is seldom overlooked is what type of coil spring you’re going to get. Coil springs (aka helical springs) can be manufactured different ways, affecting the way they perform. There are two basic…
When it comes to building your camp kitchen, options abound. We know how easy it is to pull into a gas station for some coffee and jerky and think you’re ready to go, but what if you were a bit more intentional with the choices you made before it came down to that rushed last-minute…
