For the past year we've been using the Adventure Trailers Combo Slide in our 2014 JKU Rubicon everywhere from the mountains of West Virginia to the parking lots of a few tailgates. Now that we've actually spent some legitimate time with this piece of kit in the field, here's our long term review. The Adventure Trailers Combo Slide is what I consider to be one of the most … [Read more...]
Where the Dirt Road Ends: Kayaking Lake Fairfax
With a free afternoon before the holiday weekend, Tax and I decided it would be the perfect opportunity to break in his new roof rack and kayaks. Disclaimer: Lake Fairfax is a tiny lake, but due to the recent weather all of the boat launches on the Potomac River were closed so it was the best we could do. Admittedly this isn't a true Dirt Road Trip but it involves a roof … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Team
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe." - Abraham Lincoln Before I head out on a long trip into the woods, I make sure to thoroughly check out the truck, inspect my equipment, and pack everything short of a SnapOn tool chest (I mean who knows when you'll have to do a trail side engine swap). Yet it wasn't until I'd had a few … [Read more...]
Summer 2015 Camp Out
Many of you have asked about our trips and how you can get in on the action. Well, here's your shot - we're currently planning a "Summer 2015 Camp Out". Here's how it's going to work: sometime next week we're going to release a set of coordinates of where you can find us. Then on July 18, 2015 you can head out and camp with us for the weekend. Now please be aware … [Read more...]
