October 2018

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

Off-Road Recovery 101: How to Get Unstuck Safely

Essential Recovery Tips & Techniques Go wheeling. Get stuck. Extract. Sometimes that’s how it goes when you’re exploring the backcountry. If you’re going to wander off the paved path, it’s a good idea to be prepared with at least some basic off-road recovery gear and knowledge of techniques. This holds true for running solo or in a group—even if it’s not your rig—a friend may need help towing or pulling his stricken vehicle off the trail. Assessment Sometimes one of the most important things you can do when you get stuck is to simply stop what you’re doing. Get off …

Jay Kopycinski
August 11, 2026

1967 Toyota FJ40 Restomod Blends Classic Style With Chevy V8 Power

Rebirth of a ’67 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Having been an auto enthusiast since he could scoot a Hot Wheels die-cast around, it was then […] Continue Reading

Joshua Elzey
August 10, 2026

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Raises the Bar for Overlanding

2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Are you a whiner like me? That is, do you constantly compare the 4×4 models foreign manufacturers ship here with the […] Continue Reading

Jonathan Hanson
August 07, 2026

Outdoor Adventure Video Tips for Overlanding, Trail Running, and Off-Road Content

Image Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-man-running-in-the-desert-JzU-76CjAaQ Outdoor content has become extremely popular. And there are many good reasons for that. Whether it is trail running, mountain biking, or […] Continue Reading

Tread Staff
August 06, 2026

Truck Debris on the Highway: Liability Tips for Custom Truck Owners

Photo Credit- Image generated by Gemini Your rig just took a hit from truck debris on the highway. Here’s how to figure out who’s actually […]

Tread Staff
August 05, 2026

Must-Have Overlanding Gear for Your Next Adventure

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread Sept/Oct 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Supplies for life off the beaten path Packfire EMBER 10-inch Portable Fire Pit The […]

Tread Staff
August 04, 2026

Scosche's 2015 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Overland Build

Mount Up in a GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Duramax 4WD How does one separate their work from their play? For some, there’s no question that […]

John Pangilinan
August 03, 2026

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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