In a world where airplanes can take you across the country in a matter of hours, there's nothing like setting out in your truck for a multi-thousand-mile Great American Roadtrip. Hopefully that resonates...you are looking at vehicle-based adventure website! Planning and completing one of these trips is pretty achievable - there's a short and obvious list of things you need … [Read more...]
Wharton State Forest Access Update
Back in September we ran a story on trail closures in Wharton State Forest - it was a familiar story: irresponsible wheelers going off the trail, digging out big mud holes and ruts, leading to the Park Service closing trails in a poorly-communicated attempt to stem the damage (see our original story here). Since our last story, there have been a few positive updates: NJ … [Read more...]
Billy Goat Trail – Potomac, Maryland
As you guys know we're equally a fan of finding a little local, DC-area fun as we are getting several hours out into the sticks. With this past Sunday shaping up to be a sunny, beautiful, 55-degree December day, we were looking for a great activity to spend a couple of hours outside. We decided to check out one of the most popular hikes in the DC area - the Billy Goat … [Read more...]
The Second Annual DRT Gift Guide
Believe it or not, Christmas is only 4 weeks out! We've pulled together a list of things we'd love to see under the tree and think there's something on this list that's bound to make the average overlander more excited than Alex happening across a maple creemie stand. Ex Officio Underwear - Of course these are on the list! Always a safe bet - comfortable, anti-microbial, … [Read more...]
Long-Term Review: Warn VR10000S Winch
There are many different winches on the market these days, at all kinds of load ratings, with different features, at a broad range of prices offered by several brands. Wading through all of it is a little confusing and overwhelming. I'm not going to be able to decode all of that, but can at least share a little bit about how I decided to go with the Warn VR10000S and what my … [Read more...]
