How To Tell If Your Brake Pads Are Glazed
Telltale signs and what to do about them. How do you tell if your brake pads are glazed? And once you know, what do you do about it? Here's our guide. Recently we took ownership of a ‘17 RAM Power Wagon, a ¾-ton behemoth of modern off-road prowess;
A Backcountry Welding Lesson
Jump into the fire by adding welding to your backcountry skill set. In the early ‘90s I was on the Fordyce Trail in the Northern Sierra Nevada with a friend. We had winched a tree off the trail and after stowing my gear and turning the key,
Studying the Clouds: Keys to Predicting the Weather
Head in the clouds? You're in the right place. It isn’t too difficult to predict the weather if you’re in familiar territory. Near your home base, the weather today will probably be similar to what it was yesterday. But remove yourself from your familiar territory and the
5 Hot Drinks to Make by the Campfire This Fall
Warm Up by the Campfire After a Crisp Fall Day After you've decided to take that fall camping trip, it's important to make sure you're cozy and warm by the campfire by the end of the day. Fall campfires are ideal for hot drinks that can warm
Cross-Country Camping: 5 Tips for Beginners
Check that Cross-Country Camping Trip Off Your Bucket List Has a cross-country camping adventure been occupying your bucket list? For many, a coast-to-coast trip is a lifelong goal. If you’ve been daydreaming about finally taking that dream trip across the nation, we’ve got tips! For any beginner,
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
VIEWFINDER: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The art of aerial photography … at your fingertips Aerial photography hit the fast track when Orville and Wilbur Wright launched the “Wright Flyer” in 1903, finding its place in military reconnaissance aircraft such as World War I-era B.E.2c and the Cold War Lockheed U-2. Since the beginning
WINCHING TECHNIQUES: HOW TO BE OFF-ROAD READY
How to properly use a winch and maintain it Understanding winching techniques, knowing their capabilities and limitations and how to maintain them properly is critical. Newcomers and seasoned travelers, alike, can make off-road excursions safer with winch know-how. The smell of Mother Nature’s freshness after a hard rain
