Yep, we're gonna go there. As discriminating consumers of all kinds of performance gear, you bet we care about what is cradling our manhood, and so should you. Well, you shouldn't care about ours, but about yours. Sorry to disappoint, but neither myself nor Alex will be modeling for this review. It wasn't always this way. I remember just a couple years ago my brother calling … [Read more...]
ARB Air Locker Camp Chair – First Look
I recently found myself in the market for a new folding camp chair because the Walmart special I’d been using just wasn’t getting the job done. Now you might ask “wouldn’t a Coleman camp chair for 15 bucks at Walmart do just fine?” My response would be to promptly challenge you to a duel where your camping chair is your only weapon agree with you, but also let you know that … [Read more...]
Ironman 4×4 Awning – Long Term Review
I’d been looking to add an awning to the FJ Cruiser for a while now so after doing my research I settled on the Ironman 4x4 awning. My main reason for choosing it was the integrated LED light, plus the price was right. At $282.50 (you can find them on sale for less) it was something that I wouldn’t have to worry about damaging, especially with my driving style. The … [Read more...]
ARB Awning Long-Term Review
Out of all of the modification on my 4Runner, none gets as many comments as the roof rack-mounted awning. The comments come from 1 of two types - (1-the majority) those that think it is pretty ridiculous to permanently mount a sun shade to anything but an RV/porch or (2) curious overland-types that want to know who makes it, how I like it, and where to get one. The ARB … [Read more...]
Maps: Digital or Paper
The argument of digital or paper maps will most likely continue as long as the waxed cotton vs. gore-tex debate. Which means forever, unless Filson and Barbour stop selling coats. I remember growing up in my fathers red Volkswagen Golf with a manual transmission, AC/DC or George Thorogood in the tape deck, and a Maryland road map in the seat-back pocket. I spent some of the … [Read more...]
