January 2023

TREAD Magazine - A Guide to Automotive Adventure and Outdoor

Off-Roading vs. Overlanding: Which Adventure Is Right for You?

What’s the Difference Between Off-Roading and Overlanding? For some, it’s a Saturday morning rock crawl with buddies. For others, it’s a two-week journey across the backcountry with a rooftop tent. Both are part of the off-pavement lifestyle, but off-roading and overlanding aren’t the same. Comparing overlanding vs off-roading can help enthusiasts decide on their preferred adventure type. Overlanding and off-roading are often mentioned together, but they’re not the same. Both involve leaving paved roads behind, yet their goals, setups, and experiences differ. Understanding overlanding vs off roading helps you choose the right vehicle build, gear, and mindset for your adventures. …

Sky Coleman
July 20, 2026

Exploring Nevada's Black Rock Desert and High Rock Canyon Loop

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Exploring a Nevada Desert Loop For 4×4 enthusiasts chasing true remoteness, this two-day loop out […] Continue Reading

BRANDON HOFFNER
July 17, 2026

Inside Josh's Supercharged LS3 Allied Fab Bomber

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Purpose-Built To Get It Done It’s never a dull moment when it comes to building […] Continue Reading

Chad Dougla S
July 14, 2026

2016 Toyota Tundra Overland Build: The Ultimate Truck Camper Adventure Rig

Toyota Tundra Camper Adventures Thomas Henwood purchased this ‘16 Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4X4 new in June 2016. It serves as his daily driver, […] Continue Reading

Bryon Dorr
July 13, 2026

Features

Allied Fab's Ultra4 Chevy: Jason Weidhuner's Ever-Evolving King of the Hammers Rig

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! An Ever-Evolving Build In the world of off-road racing, where trends change fast and fresh […]

Chad Dougla S
July 10, 2026

1987 Suzuki Samurai Build: Inside Bryan Blehm's Allied Fab Trail Machine

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Far From Stock In a world where bolt-on builds and catalog parts dominate the off-road […]

Chad Dougla S
July 09, 2026

Features

This 2025 Toyota TRD Off-Road Build Is the Perfect Balance of Form and Function

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! All the Right Moves There’s a noticeable shift happening in the off-road world—it’s less about […]

Tread Staff
July 07, 2026

Essential Overlanding Gear for Your Next Off-Road Adventure

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! Supplies for Life Off the Beaten Path Garmin inReach Mini 3 Stay connected with inReach […]

Tread Staff
July 06, 2026

Must-Have Off-Road Accessories and Performance Upgrades for 2026

AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! A Roundup of the Latest Off-Road Accessories Baja Designs Squadron 2.0 Sport Built on the […]

Tread Staff
July 02, 2026

News

Why Predictive Maintenance Begins with Truck Parts at the Counter?

Fleet management is important and predictive maintenance is a big part of it. Predictive maintenance uses data and sensors to figure out when equipment is […]

Tread Staff
July 01, 2026

1956 Willys Jeep Rock Crawler: A Vintage Body With Modern Capability

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
July 01, 2026

Planning Your First Adventure Motorcycle Trip? Start Here

Getting Outfitted for Adventure Moto I’ve been on the road full time now for over five years, spending a vast majority of that time in […]

Bryon Dorr
June 30, 2026

News

Ultra-Light Redodo 12V 120Ah Group 24 Bluetooth Lithium Battery: A Must-Have for RV & Overlanding Trips

In overlanding, RV travel, and weekend camping, electronic devices such as refrigerators, lighting, fans, Starlink units, cameras, and communication devices are becoming commonly used. At […]

Tread Staff
June 30, 2026

From Campfire to Pizza Night: The Ultimate Trail Cooking Upgrade

Enjoying Pizza on the Trail No matter where your adventure takes you, near or far, one of the things you can look forward to after […]

Jerry Tsai
June 29, 2026

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