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World Traveling Troopy
In the search for the perfect overlanding vehicle, there was only one fit for Linhbergh Nguyen: a 1994 Troopy. Follow along as she finds her very own Toyota Land Cruiser Troop Carrier, and turns it into a great interior space to wait out rough weather on the road. Learn all about her journey, and why the Troopy in the perfect vehicle for overlanding the world.
Going off-grid for any extended amount of time requires some serious planning, which includes all the gear you need to supply your bug out rig along the journey. Get out – and stay out longer – with top-notch gear that stands up to hard use. In this edition of Outfitted, we’re bringing out some really high-quality gear. What will you put on your rig?
What’s more important to you, form or function? For some form edges out function because to them, it’s all about style. While for others, there’s nothing more important than functionality. What are looks good for, if the wheel doesn’t enhance a rig’s performance? Luckily for all of us, wheel makers are all about both factors. They are capable of creating wheels with functional features that can increase performance of your ride while making it look oh-so-good.
Taking on Alaska's wild environment without a rig is no small feat! John Pangilinan explores Alaska, exploring the beautiful landscape during the stretched-out days of summer. With everything from off-roading, dog sled experiences, and rafting, Alaska promises to be one place he'll truly never forget!
The moment one looks over the edge and out to the horizon at the Grand Canyon is always an emotional one, whether it’s the first time or the tenth. However, looking over the edge and out to the distance from the North Rim away from all structures and people is both centering and life-changing. Immediately one understands why the Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and why it’s the ultimate overlanding destination.
In the Yota Winter 2020 article about Eibach’s Load-Leveling System we covered the new system’s technical specifications, the end-to-end installation steps, and a final review. The story also discussed having a well laid-out plan when starting a build. While we’re still not convinced that anyone has the perfect formula for building an overland rig, having a plan and associating a sequential timeline with that plan is a good step to avoiding costly mistakes and rework down the road. That brings us to this story and our need for yet another suspension swap.
