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Category Archives: Four Wheel Drive
ComeUp USA Releases New Walrus Winches
Perhaps best known for adorning the fronts of most Arctic Trucks, the new Walrus winch proves once again that ComeUp is an industry leader.
Drive Nacho Drive: Cars Honked, Cows Ate Trash, and People Stared
We were officially in India with our own vehicle. A place with no concept of personal space, where traffic is dizzying and dangerous, and where we are literally regarded as alien creatures.
Adventure Medical Kits Grizzly
For those of us unwilling to geek out on medical gear, Adventure Medical Kits offers the next best thing. Enter the Grizzly.
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 8
Jack Stuhler, the founder of Eezi-Awn, is an adventurous man and has spent his entire life exploring the African Continent. After driving from Johannesburg to the UK through the middle east in the early 1999, Jack set his sights on the Americas.
GMC Announces 2015 Canyon
An All Terrain package, ever increasing camper options, and rumors of a diesel engine make the 2015 Canyon an exciting prospect indeed.
Rigid Industries: 10 Inch Combo Light Bar
For those of us who want more light and less bar in our light bar, look no further than the Rigid 10 inch combo bar.
E15 Ethanol, Things to Know
Conflicting studies, political policies, and questionable corrosiveness, surround a new but possibly beneficial fuel option.
Overlanding the Western Alps, Part 2
We once again catch up to ExPo member, escadventure, as they complete their seven day journey through the beautiful backcountry of the Western Alps.
Land Cruising Adventure: The Death Road Trip Report
A twelve month photographic essay of the drive along the infamous Death Road, one on the world’s most dangerous roads.
La Aduana: 1992 Toyota Hiace 4×4 Diesel…Popup
Our own Christian Pelletier once again honed his radar in on another rare van, this time a 1992 Toyota Hiace located in his home province of Quebec, Canada.
The Americas with Tubby Xplorer: Part 7
Jack Stuhler, the founder of Eezi-Awn, is an adventurous man and has spent his entire life exploring the African Continent. After driving from Johannesburg to the UK through the middle east in the early 1999, Jack set his sights on the Americas.
Lending a Helping Hand Before the World Ends
Giving back to the people and places that give us so many adventures.
Dakar Rally 2014 – The Closing Days
The most difficult and grueling off-road race in the world, Dakar is the ultimate endurance test that falls squarely in the world of overlanders.
Dreams for Sale: Grappling with Adventure’s End
While we often read of exotic places, goals reached, and borders crossed, we’re occasionally faced with the tough reality of life and a concluding journey.
CA4WDC to Raffle off Jeep JK
The California Association of 4WD Clubs (CA4WDC) will be handing over the keys of a full-decked 2013 Jeep JK Wrangler to a lucky winner…and tickets are just five bucks.
Drive Nach Drive: India Overload
As Brad and Sheena continue their travels, India begins to engulf the adventuresome duo.
La Aduana: The Most Beautiful FJ40 Ever
Make no mistake, this is not your everyday FJ40.Recently restored from the ground up and readied for auction it could be yours, albeit for the paltry sum of up to $85,000.
Drive Nacho Drive: Santhanam
Chennai was a serious eye opener. It was a crazy concoction of everything beautiful and ugly in the world and a transition took place in me while we were there.
Cooper Discoverer A/T3
Released in 2011, you could still call the Cooper Discoverer A/T3 a new tire. We’ve had the opportunity to test it over the last year on a variety of platforms and it has handily exceeded our expectations.