4WD
Mathieu Godin
Finding Adventure in the Upper Laurentians
A common question among new 4x4 enthusiasts is ‘where can I go off-roading to try out my new rig?’ More often than not, they are advised to join a local off-road club as going out with experienced wheelers is a great way to learn about trail... Read more
Oct 19, 2021
Sawtooth
A Great 4x4 Idea Can Net You $75,000
It’s easy to come up with a good idea, but getting the cash to make it real can be a huge challenge. SEMA’s Launch Pad competition looks for the best soon-to-be products and aims to lend a helping hand with cold, hard cash (and advice). Let’s gaze... Read more
Oct 14, 2021
Billy Stephens
The Ultimate Plan B When Stuck
In his 1984 novel, Normal Accidents, Charles Parrow explained a theory that accidents rarely happen as simple, isolated events, but rather as multiple failures that interact with each other despite best efforts to avoid them. He may as well have... Read more
Oct 11, 2021
Bryan Irons
We Test: The Assault Vault
We’d all like to head onto the trails and into the great outdoors with every tool and widget, but that comes with a few challenges. The first is weight and the second is where to fit it all. Apart from leviathan off-road rigs like the Ford... Read more
Oct 8, 2021
Bryan Irons
Rusty Off-Roading
The ubiquitous “shakedown” run is a time-honoured tradition among gearheads across North America. They could be held after completing a frame-off restoration, long-term upgrade project or even following a DIY oil change or tune-up. Whatever the... Read more
Oct 2, 2021
Mercedes Lilienthal
Overlanding Eastern Oregon
No matter if you’re traversing through British Columbia’s beautiful backcountry or snagging riverside solace somewhere in Oregon, there are key principles that adventurers, new or experienced, should understand so they can enjoy Mother Nature... Read more
Sep 29, 2021
Mathieu Godin
Is the New Defender 90 the Ultimate Overlander?
In 2017, I had the opportunity to go off-roading with a new Range Rover at the Land Rover Experience Centre in Montebello, QC. I specifically recall its tires (they looked like summer performance tires) and thought, ‘there’s no way this vehicle... Read more
Sep 26, 2021
Lance Campers
Lance Camper Announces Recruiting Efforts
It is a challenging time in the RV industry to hire enough qualified staff and Lance is feeling the pressure to meet the increased demand for their RV's. Read more
Sep 22, 2021
Quiton Neufeldt
Doubling-Up on Off-Road Protection
Pickup trucks complete a variety of duties - be it work or play. Our Project 99 Super Duty is no different. We use it to tow, haul, plow snow, and other work-related tasks for our contracting business. We also use it for off-road trips whenever... Read more
Sep 16, 2021
Bob Kidman
Reader's Rig fastmover.yow
Photo: Painted Gorge-Carrizo Mountain Trail Read more
Sep 13, 2021
Peter Storck
Protection Where it Counts
If you read our recent “Off-Road Bumpers Explained” article (4WDrive Volume 23 Number 3), you’ll know there are several options available to protect the front end of your rig. After some contemplation, we decided to ramp up the armour on a Chevy... Read more
Sep 11, 2021
