Navigating while traveling through the back country has always been a challenge, and while paper maps are always a good backup tool to have, this is 2016. Over the past few years I've utilized multiple navigation platforms ranging from Delorme Atlases to iPad based applications (MotionX and Gaia GPS) and have found all of them to have their own pros and cons. So when Tony … [Read more...]
Superwinch Talon 9.5iSR – Install
Over the past 2 years I've had an AEV JK Premium Front Bumper installed on the Jeep, and to the surprise of many, it was commonly seen without a winch. All of the questions I've been asked accumulated in the "Do You Really Need a Winch" write-up I did back in January and anyone who followed the article is probably familiar with all of the controversy it generated. As many of … [Read more...]
Prinsu Tacoma ACCESSRAC – Install
After our great experience with Prinsu’s LC80 Roofrac that we installed on Dave’s 80 Series Land Cruiser, we decided to get another one of their racks for our 2008 Access Cab Tacoma. The main reason we decided to go with the Prinsu rack for the Tacoma was due to its low profile design, lightweight construction, and because the unit on Dave’s truck has been nothing but 100% … [Read more...]
National Luna LED Light
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...]
Prinsu Design Studio LC80 ROOFRAC – Install
Mix in a few buddies, man’s best friend, camping gear and essentials for a weekend in the mountains, and suddenly you realize just how cramped an 80 Series can be. While not 2 Door JK tight, space is still at a premium under full load. Over the years I have downsized my gear – trying to take as close to a backpacking load out as I could – but I still struggled to … [Read more...]
