You’ve most likely met someone on this list at some point, or you’re one of them. Either way, here are the ten people you’ll meet on the trail.
10. The Bro
We’ve all me this guy (I’ve been guilty of being this guy), you’ll instantly recognize him when you see his tank top, salmon colored shorts, and boat shoes. He’s also commonly spotted shirtless in his Jeep wearing Guy Harvey swimming trunks and talking about cross fit.
9. The “Professional”
Ask this guy a question and he’ll give you plenty of wrong answers. His advice is usually on athe line of “I don’t use loctite, I just cross-thread all of my bolts.”
8. The Trail Mechanic AKA Any Person That Owns A Land Rover
You can usually find him working under any Jeep but his own. He’ll have more tools in his rig than a SnapOn truck, and he’s capable of swapping an axle in under 30 minutes (because he’s got that much practice). He also never has a rig that runs because he’s always working on yours.
7. The Newbie
He just bought his truck and decided it was a good idea to go wheeling on his new street tires. After a miserable first time in the mud, the next time you see him, he’ll be rocking Rock Jock Dana 60’s with 37″ tires.
6. The Mall Crawler
His motto is “I’ve never met a mall I couldn’t crawl.” He also chooses to carry extra tire shine and Armor All wipes instead of recovery gear.
5. The Askhole
It’s true, there is no such thing as a stupid question, but this guy will ask so many of them you’ll start to consider sending him down a river in a canoe with Burt Reynolds.
4. The Professional
He usually drives an almost stock rig because he’s actually got the skills to get from point A to B without fancy modifications. He’s also the guy that everyone wants to spot their rig through the rock garden. Don’t be mistaken though, even though this guy has all of the knowledge, he’s humble and not a douche bag about it.
3. The Guy That Doesn’t Care About Body Damage
“Oh your flat fender Jeep took some body damage squeezing through those trees? My Power Wagon will definitely fit.” This guy is an expert at putting 10 pounds of sugar into a 5 pound bag, and while he may not always be successful, you damn well know he’s going to try.
2. The Jeep Girl
She usually has a bigger truck than her boyfriend, and shows up to the trail rocking nothing smaller than 37’s. The Jeep bro’s will initially give her a hard time, but they usually shut up after she walks the “hard” obstacles they just winched over while wearing a set of heels.
1. The People You Can Always Count On
Stranded on the side of the trail at 3 AM? You know you can call one of them and their only response will be “I’m on the way.” Left all of your tools at home because you packed too much tire shine? They’ll be happy to lend you their set. We all know these people, and we’re glad they always have the patience to deal with us and lend a hand.
Thanks again to the Triad Jeep Club for helping us put together this epic list!
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