Roughly a year ago I swapped out my Viking Off Road Recovery Bag for the Blue Ridge Overland Gear (BROG) Large Recovery Bag. The main reason for the change was due to the slimmer profile, superior construction, and overall better layout of the BROG product. While this isn't meant to be a dig at the Viking product, it's really just a bulky and glorified duffel bag with some … [Read more...]
Overland Expo East 2016: Through the Lens
A collection of photos from Overland Expo East 2016 I had the opportunity to attend OEX East this year and man did it deliver! After missing out last year, I had the itch to get back to Asheville and witness the marvel first hand. Everything at the Biltmore is bigger and better than the previous location. Just the sheer size of the vendor area this year eclipsed the entire … [Read more...]
Learning from a 4×4 Master: Bill Burke
For as much off-roading as Alex and I have done, we still have a ton to learn. That was no more obvious than when we spent a few days with renowned 4WD trainer Bill Burke last month. You see, Bill has easily forgotten twice as much about off-road driving as I've learned over the past 6 years. As (among other things) a Camel Trophy Veteran, trainer to enthusiasts, government … [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...]
Mid-Atlantic I4WDTA Certified Trainers
Most of the people we meet out on the trail usually have a winch, shackles, recovery ropes, and all sorts of other fancy recovery equipment. The total dollar amount of all this equipment starts in the hundreds and can easily reach into the thousands, but most people don't even read the instruction manual that comes with all their fancy gear. Off-road driving is inherently … [Read more...]
