Driving Mexico’s Pan-American Highway
Uneasy feelings dissipate as the border gets farther away. Setting out to drive 40,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina via Mexico's Pan-American Highway wasn’t nearly as hard as I’d expected. All I had to do was jump into the driver’s seat and hit the road. I’d dreamed and
Custom Build: 2017 Toyota 4Runner
A career change built this impressive 2017 Toyota 4Runner. When life throws you a curveball, what better way to smash it out of the park than to pivot your career to something you’ve always loved? That’s exactly what Scott and Shawnna Fisher decided one fateful day; a
Overlanding the Scottish Highlands
Drenched in Hebridean happiness Time started to slow as we started overlanding the Scottish Highlands. Etive Road, near Glencoe, gave us a splendid camping spot for the night. Instead of leaping off my bike—saddle sore, itching to stretch my legs—I emerged fresh after a couple of hundred truck
No Ordinary Family Van: 2006 Ford E350 Super Duty 4×4 Conversion
2006 Ford E350 Super Duty van 4x4 conversion Since 1996, Ken Montes designed, developed and mass-produced automotive components. His desire to create and invent products started at a young age. It eventually led him to launch his own company, Agency 6. A passion for the outdoors and
Best Communications Options for Overlanding
Comms Options for Overlanding Overlanding is filled with unknowns. You never know when you might need to communicate with others. Therefore, the best communication options are a must for your safety. While you might have your cell phone with you, that device is only good if you
Overlander’s Guide to Auxiliary and Replacement Fuel Tanks
Auxiliary and Replacement Tanks to Fuel Future Adventures No matter if you’re adventuring in the remote wilderness or dashing across the country with your family, having a fuel tank boasting long-range fuel capability is important. It minimizes fuel stops, and it’ll get you to your end destination
All About the 2021 Dakar Rally
2021 Dakar Rally: Forty-plus years of off-roading extremes Trillions of sand particulates flew through the air as a rally rig careened over the sand dunes. Rugged and rocky landscapes were met with silty sand dunes large enough to swallow houses. The rig could barely stay upright, while
Finishing the GX 460 Overland Custom Build
Adding the final touches to the Lexus GX 460 Overland Build You might be familiar with this silver-and-orange-striped 2013 Lexus GX 460 overland build, because it graced the cover of the March/April 2020 issue of Tread. While outwardly this overland build doesn’t look all that different today