As a Jeep Wrangler owner, one of the first things you discover when camping in the middle of no-where is that the interior lights of the Wrangler do not provide adequate lighting to the rear exterior of the vehicle. While trying to prepare dinner on a dimly lit tailgate during my first few camping trips, I quickly realized that I needed a lighting solution that covered the … [Read more...]
Peters Mill Run
This past weekend we were invited out to a good friends family farm in Edinburg, VA for some BBQ and camping, but when we found out we were right down the street from Peters Mill Run we just had to sneak off for a few hours. Peters Mill Run is the largest OHV complex in the state of Virginia and is located in the George Washington National Forest. The trail runs between the … [Read more...]
Packing a Go-Bag (Part 2 of 3)
In my introductory article on “go-bags” (See it here) I discussed why you may want to consider a “go-bag”, what kind of bag to consider, and the first subject of the R3 foundation, shelter. In this article we are going to tackle the subjects of food and water. Your body can go three days without water, but you’re not going to want to go that long. Dehydration can set in … [Read more...]
Napier Sportz SUV Tent – Initial Review
If you've ever owned a pickup truck, chances are you've seen or have considered purchasing a Napier Sportz Truck Tent at some point. I've always thought they were a cool concept, but since I don't own a truck, I've always found myself missing a crucial part of the equation. Luckily for us non pickup truck owners, Napier also makes a tent designed for SUV owners. The Napier … [Read more...]
Jeep JK Vinyl Wrap – 6 Month Review
Back in July of last year we sent our 2014 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to our friends over at Gear One Performance for a 3M vinyl wrap job. Since then we've put almost 20,000 miles on the truck, and we've extensively tested the durability of the material in a wide range of climates and conditions. In order to test the true durability of the material, I decided not to wash the … [Read more...]
