We've officially run out of content for DirtRoadTrip and we're now reviewing dog clothes. So if you don't have a dog, you can stop reading now unless you like cute dog pictures, and if you don't like dogs, please stop reading our website, because you probably suck. A few weeks ago I wrote a piece called Ten Tips for Overlanding With Your Dog, and I figured sharing some of … [Read more...]
Prinsu Design Studio LC80 ROOFRAC – 6 Month Update
Over 6 months have gone by since first cinching the Prinsu Design ROOFRAC on to the rain gutters on my 80 series. In that time the trusty Land Cruiser has seen a a half dozen camping trips, beach drives, and has logged nearly 5,000 miles with the rack on board. My goal with with ROOFRAC was to free up interior storage while preserving access to Washington, D.C.’s parking … [Read more...]
ExOfficio BugsAway No Borders Pant Review
I believe American Flag shorts are appropriate for all occasions, but unfortunately my wife doesn't agree with that assumption as much as I do. Finding a good pair of pants for overland travel can be a pretty difficult proposition, and in my search for the perfect pair of pants I've tried everything including Carhartt's, Triple Aught Design's Super Cool Ultimate Extreme … [Read more...]
Blue Ridge Overland Gear – Tool Bag Review
All tool bags are not made equal, and the Blue Ridge Overland Gear Tool Bag leaves the rest of the competition in the dust. If you've spent any time off road or you're a Land Rover owner, you've probably dealt with your fair share of breakdowns in the field. Luckily, you've also probably prepared ahead by packing a tool bag or renewing your AAA membership. Previously … [Read more...]
Cooper STT Pro: The Offroad Test
So you've read our initial impressions of the Cooper STT Pro, you've heard how they are quieter than the Goodyear MT/Rs on the road and seen how aggressive (and handsome) they look on the 4Runner. But, everyone wants to know - just how good are they off-road? I was dying to know as well, I'd put about 1,200 miles on the tires, and the only off-road travel they had seen was a … [Read more...]