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Jason Livingston
A Northern Ontario Adventure - Part II
Famous hunter and conservationist, Steven Rinella, once proposed the notion of varying grades of fun. The lowest grade of fun comes from experiences like roller coasters where there is no sacrifice, just instant gratification. These moments are... Read more
Alain Gagnon
An Overlanding Loop in the Maritimes
For the past few years, my spouse Tammi and I have been overlanding throughout the Midwestern and Southwestern United States where off-road opportunities abound. With all the challenges, discovery, and scenic passages, our time exploring these... Read more
Jason Livingston
A Northern Ontario Adventure - Part 1
A friend once said to me, “When you go on an adventure, you can’t lose. Either you end up having a good time or you end up with a good story.” As I stared out of my rooftop tent at the mist-covered landscape, illuminated by the sporadic sheet... Read more
Peter Storck
A True Overland Rally
Do you ever find yourself talking to people that look at your roof top tent (RTT) and ask why you don’t just use a regular tent? Then, there are others who look at your built-up overland rig and ask why you don’t just get a travel trailer?... Read more
Mathieu Godin
Wild Coast T Customer Appreciation Weekend
Wild Coast Camping Gear held its annual Lala Phezulu (Sleep on Top) Customer Appreciation Weekend at The Vidito Family Campground & Cottages in Wilmot, Nova Scotia July 12-14, marking its fourth year of bringing excitement exclusively to its Roof... Read more
Jake Quinones
Exploring the Gila
Jake is a New Mexico native and has been familiar with the path less traveled since childhood. Some of his earliest memories include riding shotgun in his Dad’s Bronco while traversing the Great Divide Trail and sleeping under the stars in Denali... Read more
KRIS WHEELER
They Say Don’t Wheel Alone.
They say don’t wheel alone... but I do and I live for it.. I remember my first night at Cabin Lake alone on its opening weekend, debating the risks against the returns. Turns out it’s a perfect place to get cell reception when you don’t want it... Read more
4WD Magazine
New Overland Mods & Installs is Available!
There are certainly shops where you can take your overland or trail rig to get it upgraded or repaired. But if you enjoy the satisfaction of turning your own wrench, the pride of investing your own sweat equity, and saving some cash, we can help. Read more
Tom Severin
Pros and Cons of Four-Wheeling Alone
Bob said he had to get back. We were two days into a three-day trip through the Mojave Desert. He assured me that he knew the way back. At one-point Bob arrived at a river crossing. He had crossed it several times in the past. Normally it was only... Read more
Mathieu Godin
Survival: The Emergency Grab Bag
Being the owner of a 4WD allows us to explore far into the backcountry–away from it all–but what if something goes wrong when we are out there? The purpose of a grab bag is to ensure you have everything you need to survive an emergency situation. Read more
Mathieu Godin
Overlanding the Magdalen Islands
As the passage on the beach was getting narrower, I stopped and stepped out of my Pathfinder to reassess my situation, while at the same time observing the sea waves crashing down on the beach. They were coming in strong with a wild roar. I was... Read more
Perry Mack
Ten Ways to Save the Day
One constant in four-wheeling is the need to pack properly. Because we’re off on our own – away from the conveniences of city life – we have to be self-sufficient. Not only do we prepare for the expected (camping, cookouts, and such), we must try... Read more