Its the journey, not the destination, right? But what if you're pressed for time, and the destination kicks ass? Enter the Ben & Becca 11-day cannonball run "overland edition". Our goal: use our precious 11 days of vacation time to drive out West (Colorado and Utah), see and do as much as we can without running ragged, and use only ~2 days each way as dedicated travel … [Read more...]
New FN Wheels Five Star 17” Wheels
With virtually everything else upgraded on the 4Runner, I've finally upgraded from my OEM Wheels to a brand new set of FN Wheels Five Star 17'' Wheels. And what an upgrade they are! … [Read more...]
Trip Planning: Colorado and Moab August 2014!
Somehow, the stars have aligned and Becca and I are going to squeeze in some vacation time in August. We're going to drive thousands of miles, go get high in Colorado (like, 14,000 feet) … [Read more...]
5th Gen 4Runner Snorkel
I decided some time back that if someone came out with a 5th Gen 4Runner snorkel, I'd run it for the "insurance" it provides. When unkown-to-me FTS 4x4 came out with one … [Read more...]
To Snorkel, or Not to Snorkel?
It is one of the most contentious debates in all of Overlanding (or at least amongst internet Overlanders) - is a snorkel a necessary overlanding accessory, or just a piece of vanity vehicle jewelry? … [Read more...]
