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Perry Mack
Jeepers Mantra: Safety, Personalization and Performance
This could also be the mantra for almost any wheeler. I drive a Jeep so I’ve compiled products for my Wrangler JKU from Rugged Ridge. With the exception of the soft top, similarly-styled aftermarket parts are available for virtually all 4x4’s, so... Read more
Bryan Irons
Rays of LED Light
After 10-plus years and almost 300,000 km (186, 411 mi) of running the family patriarch’s 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, I was getting a few family complaints (i.e. from my dad) that the headlights were leaving a lot to be desired. Sure, maybe the old... Read more
Bryan Irons
Guiding Lights for Off-Roading (and everything else)
We look at any project as a challenge rather than an obstacle. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not adrenaline junkies looking for an ‘honourable mention’ Darwin Award, but a win is a win. Our adversities come in many forms. Some are home projects while... Read more
Peter Storck
Off-Road Under Armour
Maybe it comes from my days in school, but I recall always being told to use protection. I guess that’s why nowadays I feel the need to reinforce the coverage of my off-road vehicles with skid plates. My Colorado ZR2 is the most extensively... Read more
Jason Tansem
ZOLEO - Simple Satellite Communication Using Your Phone
If your addiction to the backcountry takes you into spotty cell coverage on a regular basis, having a communication system more reliable than your mobile phone will add an extra layer of convenience and safety to your trip. Especially if you like... Read more
Ryan McKee
How to Choose the Best Roof Top Tent
Known to have originated in Western Europe as far back as the 1930s, Roof Top Tents (RTTs) have evolved over the decades into one of the most popular and convenient aftermarket products in the world of off-roading. In addition to providing added... Read more
Peter Storck
Lord of the Recovery Rings
The first question many wheelers ask when they see the 7P Recovery Ring is, “what the heck is it?” “Why do I need one?” or “what is the benefit of having one?” The 7P Recovery Ring is a lighter, simpler, and tougher alternative to traditional... Read more
CURT Enters Dinghy Towing Market
CURT enters into the dinghy towing market with the Rambler™ - a non-binding tow bar, along with a complete line of supporting products. Read more
SEMA
Top Ten Picks for Canadians from the SEMA 2019 Product Showcase
For roughly the last decade I’ve participated as a Global Media Awards judge during the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) Show, the largest aftermarket, trade-only, automotive show in the world, with roughly 60,000 exhibitors and... Read more
25 Best Wrangler Mods for Time Off
With all the hype around the features of the new Ford Bronco, and the fact that many of us have some extra time (although less money), here are my favourite 25 mods and accessories mounted to on my Jeep Wrangler JKU. Let me know if you have some... Read more
Warn Industries
How to Choose the Best Recovery Winch
Whether you hit the trails and backcountry roads five times a year or 20, sooner or later the rough conditions will get the better of your driving skills or vehicle. Getting in a jam is literally a natural part of wheeling. Stubborn logs, rocks... Read more
Marie Clark/Permanent Glimpse
The Hitch Tent: Off-Road Camping Simplified
It’s always exciting for us to discover new products that have multi-purposes – or better yet – products that have ‘multi-advantages.’ So when we saw The Rubicon Expedition Products’ Hitch Tent in the new Overland Experience at the 2019 SEMA show... Read more