The Ultimate Overlanding 2021 Lexus GX460 Build
Lexus GX460 built to pursue off-grid adventure Isn’t this one good-looking rig? Thanks to the hard work of owner J-Matt Garcia of Las Vegas, Nevada, this once-stock 2021 Lexus GX460 has spent the last year traveling around the West Coast, picking up more accessories and modifications as
Explore Tread Editor Kelly’s Lexus GX460
Choose Your Own Adventure by Selecting the Right Suspension for Your Needs Like many, I didn’t know where to start when choosing an upgraded suspension for my then-new 2010 Lexus GX460. I knew I wanted something capable with the ability to grow into it. I also come
Rule Britannia: The Evolution of the Land Rover Defender
A handful of car and truck models have survived through the decades: the Volkswagen Beetle, Ford F-150, and Chevrolet Corvette immediately come to mind. However, none of these legends hews as closely to its original form as the iconic Land Rover Defender. The Defender was developed
Ready 4 All: A Veteran’s 4Runner
Southern Oregon is home to some of the most incredible national forests in the Pacific Northwest, and the southwest corner of the state has its share of impressive examples: Rogue River-Siskiyou, Klamath, Umpqua, Fremont-Winema and more all showcase the kind of natural beauty that has long
To the Bottom of the World: A Humble Subaru Conquers Patagonia
Being the backpacking and fishing mecca that Patagonia is, it probably hasn’t been brought to your attention that the way to see it is actually by car. Okay—full disclosure—you’ll have a heck of a time at the border crossings, but you’re reading a magazine called Tread.
David and Goliath Against the World: A Defender Story
The Land Rover Defender is one of the most iconic overland vehicles ever produced, and while not known for its reliability, its capability and field serviceability are renowned. As the very last Land Rover Defender recently rolled off the production line in Solihull, England, in January,
MIKE HUSSEY – 1993 CAMEL TROPHY WINNER
We interview Camel Trophy Winner Mike Hussey about the win. In 1980 the Camel Trophy introduced the world to automotive adventure. Created with the intention of traversing a three thousand-mile trek along the Tranzamazonian highway (a Brazilian road stretching across the Amazon,) the Camel Trophy brought three
LeTech Takes Off-Roading to New Heights in This G-Class
Totally squared up for adventure. We may all love our lifted-up 4x4s, built to conquer any off-road challenge, but the truth is they can be cumbersome to drive for extended periods on the road. And while some more luxurious versions of our favorite off-roaders are certainly more
