Spending the weekend camping on the beach has always been something I've wanted to do, maybe it's the allure of being stranded on a desert island with a fridge full of beer, or being able to walk out from your tent and dive into the ocean. Either way it seemed like the perfect opportunity for a DRT Camp Out, because the only thing better than being stranded by yourself, is … [Read more...]
Top 5 Mid-Atlantic Overnight Trips
1. Green Ridge State Forest Location: 39.665517, -78.443639 How To Get There: Directly off of Interstate 68, if you can't find it, maybe you should take up golf? Where to Stay: There are 100 primitive camp sites on a first come first serve basis, make sure you pay the $10 fee and register at the headquarters building. Things to Do: Check out the shooting range, … [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 Last Minute Christmas Presents
It's Christmas morning and you've woken up, only to realize you're that guy that completely forgot to buy any presents for all of your off-road buddies. Don't worry though, because we've got your back, so throw on a terrible sweater, have a shot of bourbon, and get ready to thank us for saving Christmas. Here are 5 last minute Christmas presents for each of your off-road … [Read more...]
