Enhance Off-Road Reliability with ARP’s Expert Fasteners
ARP products produce off-road excellence Overlanding often involves going off the beaten path to places less traveled. As such, reliability is a primary concern. And while most overlanders don’t employ a fully race-prepped 4x4 that’s ready for the Baja 1000, there are several key areas where off-roading
TREAD AGENCY OVERLAND SUMMIT 2023
(Some of) our favorite products Back in September, the Tread editorial staff had the opportunity to head out to Holcomb Valley Ranch in Big Bear, California to spend a few days playing in the woods with our friends at Tread Agency and Kahn Media as well as
Cutting-Edge Choices
EDC Knives Spyderco/ENUFF 2 Overall Length: 8” Blade Length: 3.97” Blade Material: VG-10 Handle Material: FRN Weight: 3.3 oz. MSRP: $240 spyderco.com Fallkniven/P3Gic Overall length: 7.1” Blade length: 3 Blade Material: 3G steel Handle material: Desert Ironwood Weight: 2.6 oz. MSRP: $247 fallkniven.com LT Wright Knives/Bushcrafter Overall Length: 8.25” Blade Length: 3.625” Blade Material: O1 Handle Material: Micarta Weight: 7.06oz. MSRP: $199 ltwrightknives.com Case Knives/CUSTOM KINSUA EDC Overall Length: 4.75” Closed Length: 4.75” Blade
Pat Soffe’s Unique Off-Road Creation: The 1956 Willys Rock Crawler
Pat Soffe’s Rock Crawling 1956 Willys 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
Gear Up for Adventure: Must-Have Outdoor Gear
Supplies for life off the beaten path Korkers/Neo Arctic Boot Korkers Neo Arctic features OmniTrax® Interchangeable Sole System for traction on the fly, 16 Inches of 100% waterproof vulcanized rubber, and 8mm of ultra-warm neoprene with cozy fleece lining for unmatched warmth. Rated for temps down to -60
Classic Advisory: 12 Valve
The 12-valve is a moniker synonymous with the second coming of the diesel engine—the evolution of big diesel power in a small package with what has a reputation for limitless reliability. The Cummins 5.9L 12V engine and its baby brother, the 3.9L 4BT, are part of
Steel, Bamboo, and Tradition
A WORLD TRAVELER’S CLOSE-UP LOOK AT MAKING THAI AND MALAYSIAN CHOPPERS In the December 2022 issue of Knives Illustrated, we journeyed together through the Philippines in search of bolo knives. That was only the beginning of my quest to find authentic, hand-forged blades of Southeast Asia. More
To Build A Home
Life has a weird way of connecting the dots. I had the good fortune of befriending the masterful Canadian craftsman Peter Long via my Instagram. He's the face behind @VagabondPapa and @CabinTherapy. Pete's skilled hands and friendly demeanor have lead him to creating a slew of AirBnB
