October 2018

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

How to Set Up an Adventure Bike for Off-Road Riding

What you should do, and what you shouldn’t do, from an expert-level rider Over the past decade, adventure bikes have exploded onto the scene and with good reason. As people move into the concrete jungle, people of all age ranges are looking to reconnect with the natural world in new ways. Films like “The Long Way Round” have perpetuated this trend with both young and old catching the wanderlust bug. It’s no wonder sales in the adventure bike category have been increasing year after year. The real game changers in adventure bikes came with the introduction of the BMW GS …

Geoff Chain
July 31, 2026

Mobsteel's 1979 Ford Bronco Is the Ultimate Retro Off-Road Build

A ’79 Built for a Good Time If you feel like this Bronco looks familiar, you’re probably right. Originally built for Jeff Trapp (owner of […] Continue Reading

MIKE SELF
July 30, 2026

Everything You Need to Know About Whitewater Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Diving into the Exciting World of Whitewater SUP You can trace the roots of stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) to many places around the world where […] Continue Reading

Bryon Dorr
July 28, 2026

News

Considering Overlanding or Glamping? Where You Sleep Might Matter More Than Where You're Going

Everybody loves the fun part of trip planning – the destination itself. You picture yourself somewhere new, scroll through photos, maybe already have a mental […]

Tread Staff
July 28, 2026

1970 VW Bug Becomes an Extreme Off-Road Rock Crawler

The 1970 VW Bug that Broke the Internet When you think of a Volkswagen Bug, you probably picture a small, cute, simple car with a […]

Chad Dougla S
July 27, 2026

Everything You Need to Know About the 6.2L Supercharged HEMI V8

A guy at a truck stops outside Amarillo once told me his TRX gets worse gas mileage than his old diesel truck. He said he’d […]

Tread Staff
July 24, 2026

Rare 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny Rebuilt With Honda K24 Power

The Story Behind Jake Winterton’s 1972 Suzuki LJ10 Jimny When it comes to unique builds, few can top what Jake Winterton has done with his […]

Devan Ence
July 24, 2026

Fab Fours Overland Rack Adds Storage to Project American Gladiator

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Storage Solutions for Gladiator Owners Tread magazine’s American Gladiator has come a long way, and […]

Chris Hamilton
July 23, 2026

Features

Maltec's 70 Series Land Cruiser Is the Ultimate Overland Camper

70 Series Maltexplorer Maltec, in Germany, created this truly exceptional overland vehicle build. It is based on a ‘88 Toyota 70 Series Land Cruiser single […]

Bryon Dorr
July 22, 2026

Features

1999 Mitsubishi Montero Overland Build for Adventure Photography

Snapping Photos in a ‘99 Mitsubishi Montero Commercial automotive photographers, Linhbergh Nguyen and Karissa Hosek, sought a way to disconnect from the hustle and bustle […]

John Pangilinan
July 21, 2026

Off-Roading vs. Overlanding: Which Adventure Is Right for You?

What’s the Difference Between Off-Roading and Overlanding? For some, it’s a Saturday morning rock crawl with buddies. For others, it’s a two-week journey across the […]

Sky Coleman
July 20, 2026

Department

Exploring Nevada's Black Rock Desert and High Rock Canyon Loop

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Exploring a Nevada Desert Loop For 4×4 enthusiasts chasing true remoteness, this two-day loop out […]