March 2021

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

Why the ICON Stage 4 Kit Is a Must for the 2024 Tacoma

Why Upgrade the 2024 Toyota Tacoma Suspension? The 2024 Toyota Tacoma has a solid suspension from the factory but we all know there is still much to be desired from stock components, especially when considering a 2024 Tacoma suspension upgrade for your ideal overland rig. To help with this, we decided to go with the ICON Dynamics Stage 4 suspension system. Benefits of the ICON Stage 4 Suspension Upgrade Upgrading to the ICON Stage 4 system delivers several key benefits: Improved ride comfort: Smooths out bumps, washboard roads, and rocky trails. Increased ground clearance: Better approach/departure angles and fewer underbody …

Devan Ence
June 01, 2026

Why Some Adventure Vehicles Age Beautifully While Others Fall Apart in Five Years

Walk through any trailhead parking lot on a Saturday morning and you’ll spot the contrast pretty quickly. Two 4Runners, same year, same trim, parked twenty […] Continue Reading

Tread Staff
June 01, 2026

Rebirth of a Rare Land Rover Discovery II Kalahari Edition

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
May 29, 2026

The Ultimate Desert-Built Toyota Tundra Has Arrived

A Toyota That Checks All the Boxes Ever wanted a truck that looks badass, sounds badass, and performs badass? Well, look no further because Icon […] Continue Reading

Chad Dougla S
May 28, 2026

Upgrading Our Jeep Gladiator With a JL Audio Sound System

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread May/June 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Jamming Out in Our Jeep Continuing with our American Gladiator series, we now turn […]

Chris Hamilton
May 27, 2026

Features

Redefining the 4th Gen Tacoma Deep in Death Valley

AS SEEN IN OUR Tread May/June 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Redefining the 4th Gen Tacoma in the Heart of Death Valley There is no […]

Adam Jones
May 26, 2026

News

Staying Connected Off the Grid: Communication Strategies for Remote Adventures

When you’re deep in the backcountry, miles from cell towers and civilization, reliable communication becomes more than a convenience, it becomes a safety essential. Whether […]

Tread Staff
May 22, 2026

GCI Outdoors Slim-Fold Cook Station Review

GCI Outdoors Slim-Fold Cook Station You would think by the looks of this article’s title, it sounds like we’re about to dive right into some […]

Jerry Tsai
May 21, 2026

News

Do Steel Bumpers and Sliders Protect You in City Crashes

Picture this. Thursday, 5:30 PM, Memorial Drive at rush hour. A Bronco with a winch bumper and frame-mounted sliders pulls up to the intersection. A […]

Tread Staff
May 21, 2026

This 1974 Ford Bronco Restomod Blends Classic Style With Modern Muscle

Modern Muscle Wrapped in a Timeless Body – 1974 Ford Bronco Restomod Back in the day, Don Backstrom’s 1974 Ford Bronco was just another well-kept […]

Nicole Hamilton
May 20, 2026

News

What the Numbers on Your Tire Sidewall Actually Tell You Today

Every tire carries a string of letters and numbers pressed into its sidewall, yet most drivers never stop to read them. These markings reveal important […]