Treasure Hunters, Mines, Mustangs and Ghost Towns
Exploring the storied chronicles of Nevada’s tungsten treasure hunters Peering over the edge, my eyes slowly adjusted to the inky abyss below—a wormhole in the earth that seemed to spiral into oblivion. I glanced up at my traveling mates and treasure hunters near the mouth of the
OEX Overlanders: Expertly Trained
Overland Experts (OEX) provides professional off-road training for all. There are few organizations in the off-road and overland industries that exhibit the level of professionalism and expertise as the aptly named Overland Experts (OEX). OEX is an off-road driving and recovery school with four locations around the
Jeep Wagoneer: Return of a Legend
Luxury, performance and capability … this is not your granddaddy’s Jeep Wagoneer. Story and photos by Chris Collard If we rolled back the calendar to fall 1962, we’d find Kaiser-Willys releasing a vehicle that would change the future of backcountry travel. Designed by the famous Brooks Stevens, it was
Off-Road Tire Buyer’s Guide
Off-road Tires: Rubber For Your Rig Compiled By Tread Staff Images Courtesy of the Manufacturers Picking the right off-road tires for your ride is something that’s always on the minds of auto and truck aficionados and gearheads alike. With many using their trail rigs as everyday drivers, tire
Pocket Blades that Made the Cut
Useful Pocket Blades When’s the time to update your pocket blade? How about
Top Tire Jacks for Off-Road Adventures
All Jacked Up Which Tire Jack is Right for Your Rig? A few years ago, I was helping lead a group trip along the Continental Divide when one of the participants badly sliced a tire on his Tacoma on a back road in Wyoming. My wife and I
Trucky McTruckface
Exploring the unknown in a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Story by Kelly Nomura | Photos by Evan Gage We often hear how a vehicle is purpose-built, and this 2013 FJ Cruiser is no different. It certainly was a well-thought-out purchase and evolved over time into the rig you
Hard-Sided Camper Revolution
The AT Overland Aterra XL Camper Story and photos by Bryon Dorr After years of development, the AT Overland Aterra XL Camper has finally been “released into the wild.” The world got its first look at this flatbed hard-sided camper system at Overland Expo West. Of course, I