Map-and-Compass Skills: How-To
Find your way, old school, with map-and-compass skills. Nobody ever loses their way, it seems, and nobody needs to ask for directions, either. In our pockets and on our dashboards are navigation devices so advanced, they can pinpoint your location down to a few inches— thanks to
Waiting for the World: Purpose-Built to Conquer the Continents
It started with a call from Florida. A small shop on the East Coast had begun building a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited for an international customer and needed a coilover kit from Rebel Off Road in Laguna Hills, California, to complete their work. After acquiring
Log Corral Trail: Desert Route to Bartlett Lake
Not far outside Phoenix, Arizona is an interesting desert trail whose character changes through seasons. It lies within the Tonto National Forest on the western side of the Mazatzal Mountain range. Log Corral Trail starts in a wide sandy wash then funnels into a canyon as desert walls start
Made the Cut: Fixed Blades Made for Adventure
Avenger Stippled Kraton OVERALL LENGTH: 8.75” BLADE LENGTH: 4.5” BLADE MATERIAL: XT-70 stainless steel BLADE THICKNESS: n/a HANDLE MATERIAL: Kraton WEIGHT: 6.5 oz. MSRP: $223 AK-47 Field Knife OVERALL LENGTH: 10.375” BLADE LENGTH: 5.2” BLADE MATERIAL: CPM 3-V high carbon with DLC coating steel BLADE THICKNESS: 0.11-inches HANDLE MATERIAL: G10 WEIGHT: 11.1 ounces MSRP:$285 Benchmade Bushcrafter OVERALL LENGTH: 9.2” BLADE LENGTH: 4.43” BLADE MATERIAL: S30V
Gear Box: Supplies for Life Off the Beaten Path
Have Rod, Will Travel A perfect companion for any fisherman on the go is Quantum’s Telecast series of telescopic fishing rods. This light-action rod measures 5 feet, 6 inches when fully extended and only about 18 inches when collapsed, making it a great option for a pack
Call of the Wild: From Black Desert to Moab
Whether it’s putting together a business plan or modifying a rig, it always helps to have vision. Because when things start to change shape or take on new life, your original plan will help create a blueprint for success. When it came to Alex Chan’s desire
Next Level: The Right Stance for JK, TJ, WJ and YJ Jeeps
Suspension. More often than not, it’s the most important upgrade when modifying any vehicle, particularly when building one for off-road use. Without a proper lift, many trails become unnecessarily hazardous, as difficult terrain can easily damage your vehicle’s undersides when riding at factory height. Also, without
Off the Beach in a ’14 Rubicon Unlimited
Picture, if you will, a beach in Miami (yes, that Miami)—what are the things that spring to mind? Glittering white sand, blameless blue skies, the rolling of warm surf, sun-kissed girls in teeny-tiny bikinis—possibly a hand-rolled cigar bought on the sly from a street vendor on
