Waiting for the World: Purpose-Built to Conquer the Continents
It started with a call from Florida. A small shop on the East Coast had begun building a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited for an international customer and needed a coilover kit from Rebel Off Road in Laguna Hills, California, to complete their work. After acquiring
Trans American Defender: England’s Finest Crosses America
With American road trip aspirations on the mind, UK Land Rover enthusiast Kevin Baldwin found focused inspiration in an episode of Jay Leno’s Garage. The show featured the Trans American Trail (TAT) Land Rover Expedition, which was part of the LR4 vehicle launch. Suddenly Kevin’s US
Rule Britannia: The Evolution of the Land Rover Defender
A handful of car and truck models have survived through the decades: the Volkswagen Beetle, Ford F-150, and Chevrolet Corvette immediately come to mind. However, none of these legends hews as closely to its original form as the iconic Land Rover Defender. The Defender was developed
To the Bottom of the World: A Humble Subaru Conquers Patagonia
Being the backpacking and fishing mecca that Patagonia is, it probably hasn’t been brought to your attention that the way to see it is actually by car. Okay—full disclosure—you’ll have a heck of a time at the border crossings, but you’re reading a magazine called Tread.
David and Goliath Against the World: A Defender Story
The Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic overland vehicles ever produced, and while not known for its reliability, its capability and field serviceability are renowned. As the very last Land Rover Defender recently rolled off the production line in Solihull, England, in January,
Shifty Business: Yamaha’s 2017 YXZ1000R SS
Classic car enthusiasts recognize the “SS” branding on older GM cars and trucks as being Super Sport editions. This badging lets onlookers know right away that the vehicle they are looking at was a factory-upgraded model complete with premium interior and suspension options as well as
OVERLAND TOYOTA 4RUNNER
Southern Oregon is home to some of the most incredible national forests in the Pacific Northwest, and the southwest corner of the state has its share of impressive examples: Rogue River-Siskiyou, Klamath, Umpqua, Fremont-Winema and more all showcase the kind of natural beauty that has long
LeTech Takes Off-Roading to New Heights in This G-Class
Totally squared up for adventure. We may all love our lifted-up 4x4s, built to conquer any off-road challenge, but the truth is they can be cumbersome to drive for extended periods on the road. And while some more luxurious versions of our favorite off-roaders are certainly more