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
Motorbike Camping to SUV Camping: A Journey
Travel Metamorphosis For nearly a decade, my partner and I combined our childhood love for diving and photography—but it was time to hang up the fins and take pictures of the world above the waterline. We decided to embark on a motorcycle camping journey from Antarctica to
Rancourt and Company, Made in Maine
Perfecting the Craft of Hand-Sewn Shoes Located halfway between Maine’s state capital of Augusta and the state’s most populous city of Portland lies Lewiston, Maine. The state’s second largest city was at the center of a shoe manufacturing boom in the early 1900s. However, through the years,
6 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Sleeping Bag
A few things to look for when selecting a new sleeping bag include temperature rating, insulation, shape, size and weight, construction and materials, and features. Temperature Rating Temperature rating is a key factor for the winter as you’ll want a sleeping bag with a temperature rating lower than the
How To Upgrade Your Suspension
... And Why You Should Probably Upgrade Your Suspension as Well The Vehicle is Over 1,000 Pounds Heavier Than Stock Ensuring your vehicle is properly sprung for the amount of weight you carry is the most essential part of any aftermarket suspension setup for overlanders. High-performance off-road springs