Ben and I started DirtRoadTrip with nothing but a great idea and a handshake. Now 2 years later we've published over 290 posts and covered over 100,000 miles between the two of us. 2015 has been a great year for all of us here at DirtRoadTrip and the site has seen exponential growth. This year alone we've produced and published over 150 posts ranging from trip reports to … [Read more...]
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack – Install
JK's are not exactly known for having massive amounts of cargo space, and once you install a fridge and drawer, it get's tough to fit chairs, beds, 50 gallons of water, showers, and toilets an "overlanding" load out into the truck. For almost a year and a half, I ran a GOBI Stealth roof rack on the JK with mixed results (a comparison is in the works). Long story short, I no … [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...]
5 Last Minute Christmas Presents
It's Christmas morning and you've woken up, only to realize you're that guy that completely forgot to buy any presents for all of your off-road buddies. Don't worry though, because we've got your back, so throw on a terrible sweater, have a shot of bourbon, and get ready to thank us for saving Christmas. Here are 5 last minute Christmas presents for each of your off-road … [Read more...]
Ten Things Running a 4×4 Club Has Taught Me
Several years ago I inherited being president of a medium sized 4x4 club. It was a situation where no one else was going to do it, so I volunteered. It was overwhelming at first, but the reality of it was that our club is easy to manage, and there was no shortage of people willing to help. Without them, it would have sunk long ago. I learned some lessons, and was reminded of … [Read more...]
