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Virgil Dessouroux NB Expeditions
Impressive Base Camp Selection
Because many 4WD excursions last two days or more, there’s usually the need to select a campsite arrangement. You can elect to go with a base camp, or set up camp at a different location each night (what I call a cruise or a moving camp). Read more
May 29, 2019 12:00 AM Off-road Essentials
Derek Montgomery
Do You Have a Tire Failure Strategy?
Tires are generally your number one problem driving off-road. Tires, by their nature, take a lot of abuse while off road. Trails are anything but smooth. Stuff happens! A stick jams into the sidewall; a rock that is ideal to skip across a lake... Read more
Apr 8, 2019 12:00 AM Off-road Essentials
Tom Severin
Top 10 Fears of a 4WD Trail Leader
Have you ever wondered about being a Trail Leader? Ever imagined yourself guiding a group of four-wheelers down historic trails and through scenic landscapes? Read more
Oct 25, 2018 12:00 AM Off-road Essentials
Mathieu Godin
Risk Management for Solo Overlanders
It’s difficult to coordinate a long-term trip with other people for a few reasons. Sometimes the timing is not right, or some people will opt out at the last minute. Regardless of the explanations, they shouldn’t be any reason to cancel a trip... Read more
Sep 25, 2018 12:00 AM Off-road Essentials
Factor 55
Soft Shackle Designs
There have been some recent inquires to Factor 55 about the best way to make soft shackles out of old retired synthetic winch lines. Read their advice below. Read more
Aug 15, 2018 4:27 PM Off-road Essentials