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FIRST DRIVE: Subaru’s Smallest SUV Gets a Big Personality Upgrade: 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness has many ruggedized off-road features versus the standard Crosstrek.
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Element RC’s Ready To Run Knightrunner Enduro Trail Truck
The Enduro Knightrunner 4x4 RTR from Element RC is just one of these RTR scale trucks that not only looks realistic but has trail driving capability that can give your real ride a run for its money.
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INEOS Automotive Dealerships Announced for the INEOS Grenadier
INEOS Automotive, the promising new automaker that makes the INEOS Grenadier 4x4, a new utilitarian off-roader, has just announced its first 18 U.S. dealerships.
Honda’s Heritage: Honda Pilot TrailSport to Compete in the 2023 Rebelle Rally
Celebrating 20 years in production and newly designed for 2023, the fourth-generation Honda Pilot is the largest and most powerful Honda SUV ever produced.
Braven Off-Road’s Bloodaxe R/T UTV Hybrid Tire
The Braven Bloodaxe R/T UTV tire combines the best of both worlds, offering a gritty tread that bridges the gap between M/T and A/T tires, while ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride.
New and Improved Features for the 2024 Ford F-150 including Tremor & Raptor: Pro Access Tailgate, Pro Power, Pro Tech
Available starting early 2024, the truck is designed to enhance the ability to tackle challenges with purposeful features and tech.
Rockford Fosgate Literally Elevates Audio For Polaris Ranger With The All-New, All-In-One Roof System
Available for Two- and Four-Seater 2018 and newer Polaris Ranger Models, the Rockford Fosgate Ranger Roof Audio System Delivers Epic Performance and Seamless Installation
Adventuring Unplugged: Rethinking What You Know About Off-Roading In A Tesla
You might be asking, “why would anyone lift a Tesla?”
Trips & Trails
Trips & Trails
ROAD TRIP: From The Desert To The Mountains: Driving San Bernardino National Forest’s Burns Canyon Road
”It’s also a popular place for drivers to shakedown their newly built rides or for those who want to try out their latest mods in a less extreme environment. It was the perfect place for us to take our recently acquired OVR project vehicle, a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser, to ...
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OVR: Outdoor Vehicle Recreation - Project LC100: First Trail Run In Our Budget Toyota Land Cruiser
”A 300,000-mile LC100 is not going to come with a warranty so be aware that going the budget route is not without its risks.”
Backcountry Survival Skills Summit with Subject Matter Expert and Gear Gurus Hosted by Tread Agency
The allure of interacting with cool gear creators and learning skills from SMEs was too hard to pass up.
Factory Tour of WARN Industries in Clackamas, Oregon: A different type of Trips & Tales adventure!
In an effort to keep up with demand, the manufactuing plant runs around the clock with 3 shifts and produces ~3,500 winches per week!
Honest industry reviews on the gear you care about
FIRST DRIVE: Subaru’s Smallest SUV Gets a Big Personality Upgrade: 2024 Crosstrek Wilderness
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness has many ruggedized off-road features versus the standard Crosstrek.
INEOS Automotive Dealerships Announced for the INEOS Grenadier
INEOS Automotive, the promising new automaker that makes the INEOS Grenadier 4x4, a new utilitarian off-roader, has just announced its first 18 U.S. dealerships.
Honda’s Heritage: Honda Pilot TrailSport to Compete in the 2023 Rebelle Rally
Celebrating 20 years in production and newly designed for 2023, the fourth-generation Honda Pilot is the largest and most powerful Honda SUV ever produced.
FIRST LOOK: Survive the Apocalypse in Mammoth Overland’s ELE Off-Road Trailer
Bear-Spray Defense System engulfs ELE’s exterior in a 25- by 10-foot-wide cloud of bear spray, keeping bears and bandits at bay with the push of a button.
FIRST LOOK: Toyota Announces New 2024 Land Cruiser
Hoping to win back Land Cruiser faithful, the new Land Cruiser incorporates styling cues from across the history of the Cruiser.
California Gold: RoamR’s Stunning 1948 Willys Pickup on a Modern Journey | RoamR.Life
It’s really hard to see how Nugget could’ve turned out better. It has the perfect blend of old and new that all emanate from the same bloodline.
QUADRATEC & TREAD LIGHTLY! passes halfway point of “50-For-50” 50-state trail cleanup effort with 22 states remaining
Quadratec and Tread Lightly! have removed nearly 96,000 pounds of trash from public lands as a part of the “50-for-50” cleanup initiative
Overlanding Trucks, Gear, and More: A Look Back at Overland Expo West 2023 in Flagstaff, AZ
A photo dump from the 2023 Overland Expo West in Flagstaff, AZ
iKamper Announces Early Bird Access to Community Camping Event, CAMPOUT
The three-day event will revisit the beautiful Songdog Ranch in Cuyama, CA, from October 13th to 15th 2023.
FIRST LOOK: Survive the Apocalypse in Mammoth Overland’s ELE Off-Road Trailer
Bear-Spray Defense System engulfs ELE’s exterior in a 25- by 10-foot-wide cloud of bear spray, keeping bears and bandits at bay with the push of a button.
Backcountry Survival Skills Summit with Subject Matter Expert and Gear Gurus Hosted by Tread Agency
The allure of interacting with cool gear creators and learning skills from SMEs was too hard to pass up.
Revolutionizing Hydration: GuzzleH2O Water Filter System for Remote Adventures
We discovered a cool new technology called GuzzleH2O at the Overland Expo West this year. This little system is a game-changer!
REVIEW: AeroPress Goes Big With New Larger XL Coffee Maker
An AeroPress XL will hold 24 oz of water vs. 12 oz for the standard model.
Revolutionizing Hydration: GuzzleH2O Water Filter System for Remote Adventures
We discovered a cool new technology called GuzzleH2O at the Overland Expo West this year. This little system is a game-changer!
Expedition Essentials Quick Paper Towel Holder Reviewed
Say goodbye to runaway paper towels that roll off tables or get blown away by the wind.
Gear
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REVIEW: Decathlon Adds New Lightweight 50 + 10 L Hiking Backpack
With seven total pockets and full-height access to the central section, the pack offers plenty of storage.
Review
REVIEW: AeroPress Goes Big With New Larger XL Coffee Maker
An AeroPress XL will hold 24 oz of water vs. 12 oz for the standard model.
Review
REVIEWED: Restyled and Recycled- Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boots Offer a New Style and More Recycled Materials
The new version includes VasqueDry, the company’s waterproofing which is derived from 25% recycled materials.
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REVIEWED: Sea to Summit Hydraulic Packing Cubes Help Organize Your Adventures
Sea to Summit Hydraulic Packing Cubes let you pack items smartly and efficiently, providing water- and dust-resistant packing solutions.
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Trail Tested: Women’s Hoka Challenger 7s
Trail Tested: Women’s Hoka Challenger 7s, when a running shoe just isn’t enough and a hiking boot is simply too much
Vehicle Gear
Braven Off-Road’s Bloodaxe R/T UTV Hybrid Tire
The Braven Bloodaxe R/T UTV tire combines the best of both worlds, offering a gritty tread that bridges the gap between M/T and A/T tires, while ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride.
REVIEW: Decathlon Adds New Lightweight 50 + 10 L Hiking Backpack
REVIEW: AeroPress Goes Big With New Larger XL Coffee Maker
REVIEWED: Restyled and Recycled- Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boots Offer a New Style and More Recycled Materials
REVIEWED: Sea to Summit Hydraulic Packing Cubes Help Organize Your Adventures
Trail Tested: Women’s Hoka Challenger 7s
Braven Off-Road’s Bloodaxe R/T UTV Hybrid Tire