Cooler Temps, Bigger Adventures: Inside Our January/February Issue love this time of year because it allows us the chance to get out and enjoy all of the places that push the top of the temp gauges all summer long. I don’t know about you, but it brings to mind the red sandstone of southern Utah and the Joshua trees in Arizona. What does this part of the year mean to you? Our January/February issue is packed with awesome features and a killer event. Chad Douglas visited Off-Road Expo Costa Mesa and his story makes you feel like you’re right there with him. We have some incredible feature builds, … Devan Ence January 28, 2026
A Take on a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Building An Overlander Is An Exercise In Balancing Need And Want The first thing you need to realize when you’re building an overland vehicle is […] Continue Reading Matthew Scott January 26, 2026
Breathing New Life Into a Rare Kalahari Edition Discovery II Rebirth of a ‘02 Kalahari Edition Disco 2 Ron Harrington II has been off-roading since he was barely big enough to reach the pedals in […] Continue Reading Joshua Elzey January 23, 2026
This 2008 FJ Cruiser Is Built for the Long Haul This ‘08 FJ Cruiser is a Keeper There are impressive off-road vehicles, and then there is Adam Wood’s ‘08 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Not only has […] Continue Reading Bryon Dorr January 22, 2026
Features Tech ARB’s Modular Front Bumper Sets a New Standard for Ford Super Duty Protection ARB’s Full-Size Modular Bumper For the Ford Super Duty There’s a seemingly endless supply of “off-road” aftermarket accessories for the Ford Super Duty. But as […] Matthew Scott January 21, 2026
Features Rebirth of a 1967 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser 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 […] Joshua Elzey January 20, 2026
News How to Switch Your Ford Raptor's Driving Modes from Street to Sand The Ford Raptor can go on both city streets and rough trails. It can handle a lot of different situations because its engine is strong, […] Tread Staff January 20, 2026
News What VW ECU tuning is, how it works, and why you should do it Everyone knows that Volkswagen cars are well-made, run well, and have engines that last. If you own a VW and want more from it, you […] Tread Staff January 20, 2026
Bronco Features The Bronco-Raptor Mashup Nobody Saw Coming One Sweet Bronco Meets SVT Raptor Ever sat around and wondered what would happen if a Bronco and a Raptor met up in college and […] Mike Alexander January 19, 2026
Features Winter Camping 101: How to Stay Warm, Safe, and Prepared How to Thrive During a Winter Camping Excursion With Alpine meadows, rolling hills, sheer mountain walls and glacier carved valleys, you pretty much have your […] Ryan Lee Price January 16, 2026
Features Off-Road A Take on a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road ‘16 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road What do you do when you get older, start a family, get a dog and have a passion for the […] John Pangilinan January 15, 2026
Features Dominating Trails in a 1977 Pinzgauer 712K Dominating Trails in a ‘77 PINZGAUER 712K Brady Horrace is used to four-wheel-drive VW buses like the Vanago Syncro, however, they were never really designed […] Joshua Elzey January 14, 2026
Features Jeeps A Daily-Driven Emergency Response Jeep JKU Daily-Driven Emergency Response JKU Sure, this Jeep JKU just looks like a super-clean military themed build, but there is SO much more than meets the […] Bryon Dorr January 13, 2026
Features Fishing Chasing Smallmouth on the Fly Pound for pound you’ll be hard-pressed to find a freshwater fish that delivers more fight than a smallmouth bass. Derrick Filkins sits at a table […] RANDY HYNES January 12, 2026
