Off-Road Essentials
Overland Kitchen
Are Slide-Out Kitchens Worth It?
Stepping up your game for extended overlanding trips takes commitment and expense. After all, time is precious and added convenience off-the-grid comes at a price. There are countless items on wishlists among hardcore overlanders and slide-out... Read more
Aug 1, 2022
Black Series Campers
7 Reasons to Buy a Compact 4x4 Trailer
The pros far outweigh the cons of owning an off-road trailer. Add the fact that there are many compact designs available, allowing you to tow more than half the size of a larger model with almost as many of the same benefits and the margin becomes... Read more
Jul 13, 2022
William Bayreuther
What the Heck is Death Wobble?
Have you or your buddies ever experienced death wobble while running the trails or driving on the highway at top speeds? It can be pretty scary. Simply put, death wobble is when your rig and steering wheel starts to shake uncontrollably, which... Read more
Jun 27, 2022
Black Series Campers
Tow The Smart Way on the Trails
We have towed and used many off-road trailers over the years. After a lot of trial and error, we became pretty proficient with them but it hasn't been without some bumps, bruises, and a little sweat along the way... Read more
May 19, 2022
Mads Schmidt
How Prepared are You on the Trail?
If you’re old enough to remember the Apollo space program - or the Apollo Missions - you may recall hearing the term ‘active redundancy.’ At the time, NASA was referring to the use of extra, backup electronics in the Command Module and Lunar... Read more
Mar 20, 2022
Ford
Tow Vehicle Bed Protection
From aftermarket lighting options and navigation systems to more aggressive tires, there are a number of ways to enhance your tow vehicle for better RV experiences. But bling shouldn’t always overshadow practicality. Adding real convenience and... Read more
Mar 7, 2022
Maia Scholtz
Non-Winch Recovery – A Guide to Safety, Tools and Tactics
Not to be the bearer of negative news, but if you regularly challenge the trails sooner or later you’ll get stuck in the mud, sand, and rocks or encounter someone who has. Assisting fellow wheelers is a creed among the off-road community. Short... Read more
Jan 20, 2022
Peter Boyer
The Essential Off-Road Garage
This article isn’t about creating a dream garage. Who doesn’t already think about a large clean space with a two-post hoist, cabinets of tools and having a designated space for mods and tune-ups to their vehicle? Even though my garage is the best... Read more
Jan 8, 2022
Lisa Carter
Managing Emergencies with a Ham Radio
Throughout this past summer, wildfires raged in dozens of locations in the Western U.S. and Canada yet four-wheelers still wanted to enjoy their hobby. Of course, no one would drive into an area knowing a forest fire is blazing nearby, but when... Read more
Dec 24, 2021
Jared Clark
Rough Recovery in Bear Country!
Last summer, I was visiting family in Horsefly, BC, a rural community in the central Cariboo region. Despite its odd name, the community and surrounding area are beautiful with pristine lakes and rivers, and far from any large commercial centres... Read more
Dec 9, 2021
Skyler Smith Unsplash
How to Store Your Jeep or 4x4 for the Winter
Many off-road enthusiasts - including us - embrace winter wheeling but we would be remiss not to mention the important steps of properly storing your trail-dedicated Jeep or 4x4 if spending time off-road just isn’t in your plans over the next four... Read more
Dec 2, 2021
Rafael Vianna Croffi
Avoid These Common Wheeling Mistakes
We were cruising in Ocotillo Wells, CA. It was a sunny day with great visibility. Though the area consisted mostly of sand dunes, it‘s possible to encounter long stretches of level sand. From a distance, the area appeared featureless but looks can... Read more
Nov 26, 2021
Summit 4x4 Company
Do You Need Differential Lockers?
Not every driver on the road needs differential lockers, but wheeling enthusiasts could use them at some point when off-roading. Most stock 4X4 vehicles come equipped with open differentials, including the Jeep Wrangler and e-locker Toyotas, while... Read more
Oct 26, 2021
VIAIR
How to Choose the Best Air Compressor for Off-Roading
A quality air compressor is perhaps the most important purchase every new off-road enthusiast needs to make. Not only are they essential for inflating tires after airing down or fixing flats but - depending on the model - they can be used for... Read more
Oct 5, 2021
Coastal Offroad
Do You Need to Upgrade Your Skid Plates?
The most important aspect of any off-road vehicle is reliability, which means having the ability to get out on the trails or backcountry roads and overcome tough conditions, the weather and unexpected terrain, and then retrace your path to return... Read more
Sep 2, 2021
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