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 Pat Soffe’s mind when he conceived of this rig. His 2001 Jeep XJ had seen better days, and the decision of building a newer Jeep—and expensive proposal—became out of the question. Pat says: “The first deterrent of building a new JL was the price of a new JL. Purchasing a brand-new stock-condition vehicle that would need so much additional money invested to match the capabilities of our old Jeep was just too cost prohibitive.” Instead, … 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 […] Continue Reading Bryon Dorr June 30, 2026
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 […] Continue Reading 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 […] Continue Reading Jerry Tsai June 29, 2026
Features Overlanding Meet the Ultimate 5th-Gen Ram Overland Build 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 June 26, 2026
Features Overlanding Why Your Next Great Overland Adventure Is Closer Than You Think Amazing Off-road Adventures Found in Your Own Backyard The definition of overland travel is slowly changing to accommodate those adventurous spirits who have a passion […] Bryon Dorr June 25, 2026
Events Features UnRally: The Ultimate Adventure Gathering in Oregon’s Alvord Desert The Alvord Adventures The UnRally is purposely left generally undeined, but the following is the closest deinition the organizers came to: “a mass meeting of […] Bryon Dorr June 24, 2026
Department Trails & Tales Inside TREAD’s July/August 2026 Issue: Builds, Trails and Off-Road Action AS SEEN IN OUR JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE – Buy Now! THE YEAR IS FLYING BY! I am shocked at how fast this year is flying […] Devan Ence June 23, 2026
Features Outdoor Adventures Off the Beaten Path: Overlanding Through Wild Gabon Exploring the Remote Corners of a Gabon’s National Parks & Wildlife Traversing the West Coast of Africa requires visiting a minimum of twelve countries, and […] Dan Grec June 22, 2026
Accessories Camp Gear How to Choose the Best Shade System for Your Camping Rig Having reliable shade changes the whole feel of your setup. Whether you’re escaping midday heat or shielding your camp kitchen from a sudden downpour, a […] Tread Staff June 19, 2026
Features 1977 Pinzgauer 712K Adventure Rig Built for the Toughest Trails 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 June 18, 2026
News Best Land Cruiser 70 Series to Import to the USA For decades, the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series was the truck Americans could read about but never legally buy. It was built for the Australian […] Tread Staff June 18, 2026
Features Off-Road Chasing Adventure Through the Colorado San Juan Mountains Descending on the Four-Wheeling Capital of the World What’s better than adventuring your way through hundreds, or better yet, thousands of miles of rough terrain […] Victor Nguyen June 17, 2026
Features Outdoor Adventures The Ultimate Guide to Off-Road Water Crossings Mastering 4×4 Water Crossings: The Ultimate Safety Guide There are two unalterable facts you need to know about water. First, it is incompressible—thus, if sucked […] Jonathan Hanson June 16, 2026