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...]
Beach Camp Out – 2017
I've been wanting to go camping on the beach for as long as I can remember, and no matter what anyone says, to me camping at Assateague isn't beach camping. So in order to check this item off of our bucket list, we're teaming up with our friends at Augie's Adventures and Overland Gear Exchange to spend Memorial Day Weekend on Cape Lookout National Seashore. If you're … [Read more...]
Project Xterra-ble: Building a Budget Trip Rig
I have to admit that I am fairly new to the off-road world. I've spent most of my life, and cash, on making humble hatchbacks a bit faster at my local racing circuit instead of chewing up my frame rails and axles on trails. Up until recently, I've left the dirt roads and obstacles to my two wheel machines. This year though I've had a change of heart and decided that access was … [Read more...]
How to be a Dirtbag Road Tripper in 5 Easy Steps
Recently I completed a 12,000 mile journey that took me through a majority of the states west of the Mississippi River. Over the seven weeks I learned a lot about life on the road and the challenges associated with outdoor excursions. Being a recently graduated, and quite poor, I lived a dirtbag existence that was low on luxuries but high on fun. Here's my guide for saving … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Your Next DirtRoadTrip
Now that summer is finally in full swing, here are 5 tips to make sure your next DirtRoadTrip is a success. Here are some words of wisdom that will ensure you don't end up being "that guy" everyone is talking about around the campfire. 5. Plan Ahead You would think this piece of advice would be common sense, but you'd be amazed at how many people we run into on the … [Read more...]
