Touring Zambia
Zambia: An Untouched Land I stare intently at the gas gauge while trying to drive with the least possible amount of throttle. I’m in Sixth gear only moving at 30 mph, trying to keep the revs as low as I can to stretch every single mile from what
Cold Weather Gear Essentials
Baby it's Cold Outside You can still enjoy the outdoors when the weather becomes bitterly cold. Even though we’re moving into spring, the frigid weather seems to be lingering longer as of late. Why not be prepared? Having the right gear for your cold weather adventure can
Heated to Perfection: Scheel-Mann Orthopedic Seats
After commandeering our 1991 Mitsubishi Pajero over 5,120 miles of snow and ice, with temps dipping to -40 during last month’s Alcan 5000 Rally, we realized we were sitting on gold—by that, I mean our German-made orthopedic Scheel-Mann Vario F seats. Gone are the days of
Easter Jeep Safari Flat Fender Run
The Unofficial “Official” EJS Flat Fender Run We’re right in the middle of Moab’s famed Easter Jeep Safari week, yet no one is there. No off-roading, storytelling, or hotel parking lot wrenching. Because of COVID-19, Easter Jeep Safari (EJS) was canceled. But, that didn’t stop us from
NEW ISSUE! TREAD May/June 2020
May/June 2020 - What's Inside? Issue Twenty-Five (Now available on preorder) The May/June 2020 issue of TREAD is one you won’t want to miss. Let us bring the adventure to you. Come along on epic travels, get inspired by builds from some of your favorites, gather ideas for tasty
Putco’s VentureTEC Overland Modular Cargo System
A Look Into the Development of Putco’s VentureTEC Overland Modular Cargo System Founded in 1969, Putco began life as a company solely focused on the production of finished metal tubing for automotive and other uses. While tube bending is still an area where they excel today, the
Review: Technical Outerwear for Everyday Wear
The Transformation of Technical Materials for Protection and Performance Technical materials have transformed the performance of outerwear in the sports world, and now these materials have been giving everyday fashion staples a big upgrade in comfort, fit, and weather protection. Materials from brands such as Gore-Tex and
2020 BFGoodrich Mint 400
The Great American Off-Road Race 2020 The BFGoodrich Mint 400 was one for the record books! Competitors had to conquer 428 miles of brutal Mojave Desert terrain outside of Las Vegas. The race consisted of four laps of the 107-mile course, with rapidly deteriorating conditions throughout the