Is it just me, or do all Tacoma owners share a love for racks? Oregon Design Racks have came to us with a budget friendly, modular rack system to give us more storage and mounting options. When it comes to an overlanding platform, storage is key. We try to fit the largest items in the smallest of spaces and try to continuously fit more! With Tacoma owners in … [Read more...]
Front Runner Slimline II – Long Term Review
Not all roof racks are made equal, and after almost a year of use, we're finally ready to release our long term review of the Front Runner Slimline II roof rack. A little over 14 months ago we installed the Slimline II on our 2014 JKU Rubicon, and in that time we've put over 20,000 miles on the truck with the rack mounted. We've utilized the rack on dozens of road trips, in … [Read more...]
Going All In – We Dive Deep Into the Gambler Cherokee
Last time I wrote in we had just purchased a $400 Jeep in hopes of repairing it before the Gambler 500 in Detroit at the end of April. Up until this point, the gambler was just a dream. We had a lot of work ahead of us and it was time to tear into the Jeep. After going through the vehicle and checking for anything we needed to keep an eye out for we started by tackling that … [Read more...]
Gambling for the Win: Buying a $400 XJ
I feel like I need to make something clear. I have always tried to stay true to the idea of bang for your buck. What's the point of going off-roading in your $50K+ rig when you can have nearly as much fun for a 100th of that price? Enter the Gambler 500. A brutal road and off road rally for $500 cars and trucks this event will test the limits of the most bottom of the bucket … [Read more...]
LabRak Load Bar Awning Mount
In my opinion, a lot of gear purchases and vehicle modifications come premature. We’re quick to buy the latest, greatest, or flashy mod and slap it on our truck without first understand what the true application of that item is. It’s in some instances a weird “Which came first? The chicken or the egg?” Trips are a proving ground for gear that we buy and we typically buy gear … [Read more...]
