In my opinion, a lot of gear purchases and vehicle modifications come premature. We’re quick to buy the latest, greatest, or flashy mod and slap it on our truck without first understand what the true application of that item is. It’s in some instances a weird “Which came first? The chicken or the egg?” Trips are a proving ground for gear that we buy and we typically buy gear … [Read more...]
Front Runner Wolf Pack – Initial Review
Packing gear can be a pain in the ass, and with hundreds of storage solutions available on the market, it can be tough to find a quality product that will perform well under multiple circumstances. After using Rubbermaid Action Packers for the past 2 years, I decided it was time to find a new storage solution that would perform well both in and outside the truck. My goal was … [Read more...]
Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack – Install
JK's are not exactly known for having massive amounts of cargo space, and once you install a fridge and drawer, it get's tough to fit chairs, beds, 50 gallons of water, showers, and toilets an "overlanding" load out into the truck. For almost a year and a half, I ran a GOBI Stealth roof rack on the JK with mixed results (a comparison is in the works). Long story short, I no … [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...]
Adventure Trailers Combo Slide Review
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...]
