July 2019

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

1976 Ford Bronco Explorer “Pvt. Snuffy” Built for Duty

Reporting for Duty When you see a rig like this roll through camp, you know it has got stories baked into every cut, weld, and badge. Aaron Hale’s 1976 Ford Bronco Explorer, nicknamed “Pvt. Snuffy,” isn’t just another trail toy; it’s a salute on four wheels to military heritage, backwoods adventure, and getting your hands dirty. Aaron hails from Meridian, Idaho, where he runs his own businesses and still finds time to build Broncos like it’s second nature. This build was a trial run before turning wrenches on his wife’s dream rig. Four months and about 70 grand later, Pvt. …

Bronco Staff
February 26, 2026

Essential Off-Road Recovery Gear & Techniques

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 […] Continue Reading

Jay Kopycinski
February 25, 2026

Practical First-Aid Tips for Life-Threatening 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 […] Continue Reading

Larry Schwartz And Ken Harper
February 24, 2026

The Pro's Guide to Car Leasing: Advanced Strategies for Getting the Best Deal Every Time

When you want to be able to get the best deal and make sure your money does the hard work so you don’t have to, […] Continue Reading

Tread Staff
February 24, 2026

TeraFlex just launched the Trail Select Series!

TeraFlex just launched the Trail Select Series. It’s a Good/Better/Best suspension options for Jeep JK, JL, & JT. They took the best combos of premium […]

Chris Hamilton
February 23, 2026

Bronco Raptor Overlanding Build: The First Trail-Ready Beast of Its Kind

Cody Hill’s Overlanding Bronco Raptor For Cody Hill, building wild, fully custom vehicles isn’t a hobby; it’s a way of life. Whether it was a […]

Bronco Staff
February 23, 2026

Top Rooftop Tents for Trucks, SUVs, and Overland Builds

Elevate Your Camping Experience In places such as Africa and Australia, camping with a rooftop tent has been a tradition for decades: There, sleeping on […]

Mark Wronski And Tread Staff
February 20, 2026

Patina and Power: This 1956 Willys Jeep Means Business

Pat Soffe’s Rock Crawling 1956 Willys Jeep is a Blast from the Past Building something that screams “different” and “unique” was on the forefront of […]

Ryan Lee Price
February 19, 2026

News

Important Precautions for Your Off-Road ‘Skoolie’ Build

Essential Safety Guide for Off-Road Skoolie Builds Ever wondered what happens to retired school buses? Ever wanted to build your own overlander? Or ever heard […]

Tread Staff
February 18, 2026

Pushing a 1984 Chevy Squarebody C10 to the MAX

1984 Chevy Squarebody C10 One nice bonus of owning a business within the automotive community is coming across unbelievable buying opportunities every now and then. […]

John Mata Jr.
February 18, 2026

5th-Gen Ram 1500 Overland Build with 6-Inch Lift and 5.7L Hemi Power

Corey Stenlake’s 5th-Gen Ram Mean looks? Check. Horsepower? Check. Overlanding capabilities? Also check! There is nothing from the front to back or top to bottom […]

Chad Dougla S
February 17, 2026

7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Upgrading Your Truck

Upgrading a truck sounds like a dream, until a wobbly lift, mismatched wheels, or a voided warranty turns that dream into weekend repair duty. Plenty […]