Jeep Wagoneer: Return of a Legend
Luxury, performance and capability … this is not your granddaddy’s Jeep Wagoneer. Story and photos by Chris Collard If we rolled back the calendar to fall 1962, we’d find Kaiser-Willys releasing a vehicle that would change the future of backcountry travel. Designed by the famous Brooks Stevens, it was
Off-Road Tire Buyer’s Guide
Off-road Tires: Rubber For Your Rig Compiled By Tread Staff Images Courtesy of the Manufacturers Picking the right off-road tires for your ride is something that’s always on the minds of auto and truck aficionados and gearheads alike. With many using their trail rigs as everyday drivers, tire
Trucky McTruckface
Exploring the unknown in a 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser Story by Kelly Nomura | Photos by Evan Gage We often hear how a vehicle is purpose-built, and this 2013 FJ Cruiser is no different. It certainly was a well-thought-out purchase and evolved over time into the rig you
Mesa Verde: A Park Preserving Cultural Treasure
700 Years of Life on the Mesa To wrap up our celebration of National Parks Week, We're rounding out our spotlights with one last destination to add to any road trip. Mesa Verde National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, the site of deep
Mako Sica: Badlands National Park
Don't Let the Name Fool You In the ancestral lands of the Lakota people, one area within the territory is known as mako sica, and has been for hundreds of years. Directly translated, mako sica means "bad lands." As you may have guessed, that's where the name of
Product Spotlight: Roofnest Falcon 2
Thinner, sturdier, and more comfortable than its predecessor. The Roofnest Falcon 2 takes all the elements that made the Falcon their bestselling tent, and upgrades them to even loftier standards. Astonishingly thin at just 6.5 inches closed, the sleek aerodynamics of the Roofnest Falcon 2 offer even
Camp Cooking Remotely on the Move: Fueled by Fire
Creative Heritage-style Camp Cooking After a day of surfing and fishing, darkness starts to descend on a remote, sandy beach. Temperatures drop enough to send chills throughout the air. Ocean waves crash onto the shore, creating the perfect symphony of solitude. The lack of cell phones and
Makka Flex: A Silent Runner Built for Versatility
2022 Cake Makka Flex By Jerry Tsai Getting around base camp, especially when your camp area is substantial in size, can be quite the chore. As I found out at Toyo Trail Pass, an event that celebrates camping and overlanding, moving myself and my assorted gear over the