While sitting around having a few too many IPA's around my dining room table, we came to the realization that we hadn't set up a tent since last year in the George Washington National Forest. So what did we do? We got too many some more beer, loaded up the trucks, and dusted off the iPad to head out and run a few roads we'd been meaning to check out. Traveling from Northern … [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...]
You’ve Got a Fridge in your Truck?
There's no place for warm beer and wet sandwiches in any backcountry adventure of mine. For that reason, very early in my 4x4 modifying days I set about making sure I'd never the the victim of such calamity - by installing a refrigerator in my 4Runner. Since the summer of 2011 a 50 QT ARB Fridge/Freezer has accompanied me on every camping adventure, tailgating escapade, and … [Read more...]
West Virginia Couples Camping Trip
During our last winter adventure to West Virginia we found a ton of campsites that we thought would have potential when the weather finally got warmer. So we headed out on Memorial Day weekend for our first West Virginia couples camping trip of the season (yes you read that correctly, our wives are awesome and love coming along). We left DC on Sunday morning with everyone in … [Read more...]
Cobra 75 WX ST CB Review
When you think of CB radios your first thought is most likely the tale of the great American adventurer Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit. Or you think of your buddy Jake riding around shirtless in his TJ with no doors and flip flops. While FRS, GMRS, Ham Radio, and yelling at your buddy out your window are all common communication methods you'll see out on the trail, … [Read more...]
