How To Give Food A Longer Shelf Life
Stretch the Longest Life From Your Most Precious Cargo: Food Don’t worry, keep reading—we’re not going to suggest you base your overland travel diet around salt pork and hardtack, as if you were a 17th century British seaman. (Although, on the bright side, they also got a
Practice Good Public Stewardship of Public Lands
Backcountry Conservation For those of us who reside on the West Coast, we’ve been blessed with access to thousands of miles of backcountry two-tracks through some of America’s most unspoiled deserts, mountains, and grasslands. Open a map (remember those analogue paper maps?) from U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
Viewfinder: Documentary Photography
Penning the Chapters of a Journey With Your Camera They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and as a visual storyteller the ability to capture a moment in time is crucial, especially in documentary photography. It requires the combination of technical aptitude, conceptual forethought, and
Avoid Heat Illness While Outdoors
Heat-Related Ailments, Illnesses, & Remedies Human beings have survived in hot climates since the dawn of time. If we follow the basic rules, it’s quite possible to avoid heat illness. The most important is to drink plenty of water and let your body’s cooling system work. Then
Prepare for Any Desert Adventure
Tips for Yourself and Your Rig for Desert Adventure The desert can be a land of extreme conditions. Seared and barren deserts feature a stark and unembellished beauty not found anywhere else in the world. Open spaces, howling winds, sunbaked rock structures, and tenacious flora and fauna
Winter Weather Auto Prep: Tips, Tricks, and Upgrades
The Mountains are Calling The dog days of summer are over; it's time for winter weather auto prep. We’ve been cooped up for months because of COVID-19 so we’re itching to get out—ANYWHERE. Crisp air nips at your cheeks while airing down tires, your breath creates clouds
The Art of Crafting Compelling Images
Viewfinder: Frame It I don’t spend much time on social media, but when I do I’m often assaulted by a stream of pictures that must have been taken by a camera-wielding cat (we’ll call him Garfield) that leaped from a moving car. They’re often out of focus,
Eibach Load-Leveling System
Adaptable Suspension While some would argue adding a lift and bigger tires are the way to get a build started, it all depends on what you’re looking to get out of your rig. If you’re going for a true rock crawler, an overlander, or just looking to
