October 2018

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

This 1987 Suzuki Samurai Is Far From Stock

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Far From Stock In a world where bolt-on builds and catalog parts dominate the off-road scene, a rig shows up every once in a while that reminds you what true fabrication, persistence, and passion really look like. Bryan Blehm’s 1987 Suzuki Samurai is exactly that kind of machine—a purpose-built crawler that has evolved over decades, refined through experience, and crafted with the kind of detail only a machinist could appreciate. Hailing from Brush Prairie, Washington, Bryan isn’t just another weekend wheeler. By trade, he’s a machinist, and it shows in …

Chad Dougla S
October 03, 2026

Legacy Speed & Body’s Coyote-Swapped 1976 Ford Bronco

AS SEEN IN OUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Legacy Speed & Body Rewound the Raptor Playbook 50 Years and Built the First-Gen Bronco […] Continue Reading

Corey Decker
October 01, 2026

Overlanding Essentials: Vehicles, Recovery Gear and Navigation

Taking The Road Less Traveled Overlanding is all about vehicle based self-reliant adventure travel, where the journey is the primary goal. It many times involves […] Continue Reading

Bryon Dorr
September 30, 2026

Bloodshark: Blake Wilkey’s 1992 Ford Bronco Rock Crawler

Blake Wilkey’s Solid-Axle Swapped 1992 Ford Bronco when we heard that Blake Wilkey of Urban Assault video fame was taking a quick pause from shredding […] Continue Reading

John Mata Jr.
September 29, 2026

Built in the Driveway: Amy Lambert’s 2021 Jeep Wrangler

AS SEEN IN OUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Diego Hernandez Built His Dream Truck. Then He Went Back Into the Driveway and Built […]

Corey Decker
September 25, 2026

Essential Gear for Camping, Hiking and Overlanding

AS SEEN IN OUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Supplies for Life Off the Beaten Path NOCO Boost X Jump Starter GBX155 The NOCO […]

Tread Staff
September 24, 2026

Essential First-Aid Tips for Outdoor and Survival Emergencies

Practical First-Aid Tips for Life-Threatening Emergencies S—t happens. You know that. Whether you’re into outdoor recreation, hunting, sports, or even if you’re concerned about violent […]

Larry Schwartz And Ken Harper
September 23, 2026

New Off-Road Gear and Automotive Accessories for 2026

AS SEEN IN OUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! A Roundup of the Latest Automotive Accessories ICON 2005-’23 TOYOTA TACOMA, STAGE 2 RXT SUSPENSION […]

Tread Staff
September 22, 2026

Tread November/December 2026: Builds, Events and Adventure

AS SEEN IN OUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! One of the coolest things about 2026 so far for me is how much time […]

Devan Ence
September 21, 2026

Adventure Gear for Camping and Overlanding

Supplies for Life Off the Beaten Path 01/ Gallon RinseKit PRO The RinseKit PRO 2.0 is a feature-packed 4-gallon portable shower built to make outdoor […]