Off-Road First Aid: A Guide to Emergency Tire Fixes
Trailside surgery when things go pear-shaped In the previous Backcountry Skills, we delved into tire CPR 101, reviewing techniques and equipment for repairing basic punctures, broken valve stems, and how to dismount a tire from its wheel. But what do you do if a commie rock, branch,
Rev Up Your Ride: Must-Have Automotive Accessories for 2023
A Roundup of the Latest Automotive Accessories Hella Automotive/Black Magic LED Light Bar Expanding on their already-successful line of Black Magic light bars, Hella Automotive delivers 16 awesome new designs. They offer up to 20,000 maximum effective lumens, making them ideal for off-road applications, when proper illumination is
GEAR BOX | Supplies for life off the beaten path
LifeStraw/ Peak Solo The Peak Solo is the latest lightweight, ultra-durable water filtration solution from trusted brand LifeStraw. Weighing in at only 1.7 ounces, it’s ideal for backpackers and hikers. It screws on to most standard water bottles and lasts up to five years. The membrane microfilter
Revamp Your Bronco: Top Wheel Picks Tailored for Off-Road Adventures
If your Bronco has been in need of a facelift, look no further. On these pages, we’ve gathered the latest and greatest wheel offerings from the most trusted names in the game – all tailored specifically to Bronco applications. With so many great options to choose
Top Gear and Tools for Off-Road Adventures: A Handy Guide
Woods Monkey/ Monkey Board Organizer At just 4 inches wide and 2 inches long, the mini size of these unique organization boards from Woods Monkey feature both MOLLE slots and Tec-Loc mounting holes, so you can mount all kinds of gear. Made of lightweight and durable kydex,
TRAILER TECH | Tips To Hauling and securing our precious toys.
Before heading to Easter Jeep Safari this year, I did a final walkaround of my car hauler, an 18-foot Big Tex with my Expedicion de las Americas CJ-7 atop. As I inspected the tie downs, lights, electrical connections, tires, and safety chains, I thought of the
Outdoor Products for Your Next Adventure: Gear and Essentials
Outdoor Products for Your Next Adventure Hiker’s Brew Coffee/ Some Mores A decadent blend of toasted marshmallow, gooey chocolate, and nutty graham cracker, Hiker’s Brew sustainable coffee is the caffeine boost your mornings have been missing. When you’re feeling less than motivated, a cup of Some Mores will
AWDROLA: The Remarkable Transformation of a Toyota Corolla GT-S into an Off-Road Beast
Changing the off-road race game You may have heard of the AWDROLA (pronounced “Odd-Rolla”). If you haven’t, here’s the story: a rendering of a Corolla AE86 by @stevo.form that circulated around Instagram came across KC HiLites Marketing Activation Manager Randy Wimenta’s feed way back in 2020, and, long story