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Tools for the Trail: Making a Tool Kit for Field Repairs

A solid tool kit for field repairs is an essential accessory to invest in. Vehicle repair in the backcountry has changed a lot since the […]

Jonathan Hanson
February 03, 2017

How-To's

Sleeper Hold: Beadlock Wheels

How do beadlock wheels work you ask? We’ve got your back. In normal non-beadlock function, the tires bead (the smooth portion that joins the wheel […]

Tread Staff
November 06, 2017

Installing SmartCap’s Modular Truck Cap on a Third-Gen Tacoma

Installing SmartCap’s Modular Truck Cap System on a Third-Gen Tacoma Camper shells, toppers, caps, or covers—the terms are used interchangeably. Call them what you will, […]

John Mata Jr.
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Videos

VOTW: Untamed Winds

This one is from the archives. Originally uploaded to Vimeo in 2013, this is a cornerstone of today’s Overland and Adventure Travel filmography. Jump in […]

Tread Staff
January 18, 2019

HQ1 Ground Pounder Jeep Wrangler

This 2015 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon will get you your coffee—no matter where it needs to go. The quest for perfection in the off-road world can […]

Danny Korecki
December 30, 2021
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The More We Explore

In 2012, Steve, Tess and their dog, Fender, set a goal to go tent camping once a month. By 2013, that once a month was […]

Tread Staff
December 11, 2017
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How To Travel Light: The One-Bag Traveler Approach

One-Bag Travel May Be the Key Element to Keeping Your Trip Smooth, Efficient, and Misery-Free For a growing number of travelers, the carry-on bag has […]

Jack McGuire
February 10, 2020
7 minutes read

Features

Explore the Unbeatable Grumman Canoes: A Look Back

Grumman—YES, THAT GRUMMAN. At the end of World War II, Grumman Aircraft, responsible for the F4F Wildcat, the F6F Hellcat, and eventually the F-14 Tomcat […]

Tread Staff
January 18, 2024
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