Since this is Dirt Road Trip and we're all about things with knobby tires, today's post is a tribute to one of those things that makes our country great: badass military technology. So here's our highlight of some of the fantastic innovation happening in military all-terrain vehicles, making our armed forces exponentially more badass safer and more effective in protecting the … [Read more...]
5 People You Want On Your Next Trip
A few weeks ago we discussed why choosing the right team is so important to any adventure, because let's be honest, we've all be on at least one terrible trip or trail ride with a group. So where do you start? First you want to make sure you're not an ass hole someone that people want to travel with (if you're a lone wolf feel free to stop reading now), once you've worked … [Read more...]
American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) – Factory Tour
While planning out the routes I’d traverse to and from the Upper Peninsula (UP) Overland 2015 gathering in Michigan, I was determined to carve out a bit of time to visit with the folks at American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) just outside of Detroit. Thankfully everything came together and Kyle Leeds, International Parts Representative, agreed to host my daughter Raegan and I on … [Read more...]
Cooper Discoverer STT Pro: Initial Impressions
Literally the same day I shared that we'd be getting a set of the new Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires for the 4Runner, I came home to a pile of fresh rubber waiting for me on the front porch (I'm sure the FedEx guy loves me...). Since then, we've wasted no time getting them mounted up and on truck, and we've already gotten a few insights on them from the install and handful of … [Read more...]
I4WDTA – An Intro
Back in March of this year we were given the exclusive privilege of attending the I4WDTA's Training for Certification (TFC) in Uwharrie, NC. We were also the first "media" outlet of any kind that's been allowed to sit in on this rigorous 4 day event. Over the next few weeks we'll describe and share with you everything we had the privilege of experiencing, but for now, lets get … [Read more...]
