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Alain Gagnon
The WaterPORT Portable Day Tank
Having a sufficient water supply on the road to clean or rinse gear, and even wash off the day’s dirt and grime is challenging for most off-roaders. In efforts to solve this problem, we got our hands on the WaterPORT, a 14.4 l (3.8 gal) self... Read more
Brad Morris
Factor 55 Prolinks and Flatlinks: Closed-System Winching
A winch is a safety measure that every experienced off-roader can appreciate. But have you ever given any thought to the connection points, tow hooks failing, not to mention cheap parts and manufacturing? Warn, a household name in winches and... Read more
Brad Morris
We Test: The RPM Steering HD 2” and SteerSmarts’ Yeti XD steering kits
The ‘low hanging fruit’ on almost any solid-axle equipped vehicle is the steering componentry. In order to transfer power from your power steering box, energy is transmitted through a pitman arm, down through a draglink, and across a tie rod... Read more
Brad Morris
Rugged Ridge Stubby HD Bumper
The folks at Rugged Ridge have it figured out. They produce huge catalogues of aftermarket parts and options including countless bumper designs and choices. The Rugged Ridge winch-ready Stubby HD bumper is an affordable, simple alternative when... Read more
Devon Speers
How to Choose: Off-Road Comms
When it comes to vehicle-to-vehicle communications – on the trail or on the road – I’m still a fan of radio over a smart phone. It’s faster and you aren’t dependent on a cell signal. Even more benefits arise when used in a driver-to-spotter... Read more
Deep Snow Recovery with Rugged Ridge Traction Pads
We drove into wet, heavy snow up to the rock sliders to demonstrate using the Rugged Ridge Traction Pads for self-recovery. Read more
Warn Industries' New HUB Receiver & App
All new from Warn Industries is the WARN® HUB Receiver and App, users can control a truck or powersports winch through Bluetooth connection using a smart device. A winch remote is readily available when your smartphone is paired with Warn's free... Read more
Dean Hughes
Does your Rig Breathe Easy?
If I told you that for less than $40 and an hour of DIY labour, I could save you thousands of dollars. I would probably sound like an obnoxious late night infomercial, but it’s true! All drivetrain parts have some sort of breather so the air can... Read more
Brad Morris
Always On Call: WeBoost Cell Phone Signal Booster
Can you hear me now? How about now...now? Surprisingly, there are places that still don’t have efficient cell reception. Staying connected is important. Whether you’re travelling with family, visiting friends, or out all alone exploring, it’s... Read more
Brad Morris
RCV Performance CV Axles
Have you ever noticed bright orange boots under your favourite truck or race vehicle and wondered, “ What exactly are those? Or, are you considering getting larger tires but you’re afraid of the stress on your stock axles? Axle size is actually a... Read more
Gen-Y
The Boss of Hitches
After you’ve excitedly purchased your trailer, which is matched to your needs and the towing ability of your truck, you head off down the road trailer in tow, bumping over every pothole and crack in the road with the trailer yanking the truck with... Read more
Jason Tansem
ARB Zero Dual Zone Portable Fridge Freezer
There are a few things that you know about us. We like to be off-road and off the grid. We like to get dirty and sometimes wonder if we will get out of some predicaments. And like many of you, we also like cold beverages and to eat well when we... Read more