So you've read our initial impressions of the Cooper STT Pro, you've heard how they are quieter than the Goodyear MT/Rs on the road and seen how aggressive (and handsome) they look on the 4Runner. But, everyone wants to know - just how good are they off-road? I was dying to know as well, I'd put about 1,200 miles on the tires, and the only off-road travel they had seen was a … [Read more...]
Ironman 4×4 – Foam Cell Pro Suspension Review
Over the past four years my Tacoma has taken me many places and served me well, from exploring the backwoods of NY, VT and NH to camping on the beaches of MD and VA. Over that time the stock suspension on my SR5 double-cab took a beating and by mid-2014 after nearly 60,000 miles, the front shocks were shot and the rears were even worse, with one of the struts no longer … [Read more...]
Vermont Overland Rally 2015 Recap
Ahhh...Fall...there's much to love - changing leaves, crisp nights, tasty seasonal beers, and the Vermont Overland Rally! In its fifth year now, the 2015 VOR was the best yet (I'm an authority, having been to all 5), combining near peak foliage, a great crowd, class 4 roads to suit every taste, and guest speakers/vendors to inspire and help lighten your wallet. On the … [Read more...]
Lodge Sportsman’s Charcoal Grill
We have a tendency to prepare better meals for ourselves out in the field than we do while at home, and there's nothing quite like grilling a big steak after a long day on the trail. If you've spent any time reading anything on American Adventurist, you know they love 3 things, their freedom, their guns, and talking trash about Expedition Portal their cast iron cookware. … [Read more...]
Packing a Go Bag (Part 3 of 3)
In my previous two “go-bag” articles we covered the basics of why you may want a “go-bag” with the 1st article covering why you may want one, how to pick the right bag, and the necessities of shelter and fire. This was the 1st layer of the R3 foundation or my 3-part “go-bag” guidance based on the Rule of Three (R3) - the human body can survive three minutes without air, three … [Read more...]
