Since we're kicking things off with a bang here at DRT HQ, I've compiled what has become known as "THE" official list any east coast Overland event that is worth a damn needs to be on. How did we develop our rigorous selection criteria? We drank a few beers and decided which ones we would actually want to attend, it also helps that we've experienced all of them during … [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...]
Gambling for the Win: Buying a $400 XJ
I feel like I need to make something clear. I have always tried to stay true to the idea of bang for your buck. What's the point of going off-roading in your $50K+ rig when you can have nearly as much fun for a 100th of that price? Enter the Gambler 500. A brutal road and off road rally for $500 cars and trucks this event will test the limits of the most bottom of the bucket … [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...]
5 Tips for Your Next DirtRoadTrip
Now that summer is finally in full swing, here are 5 tips to make sure your next DirtRoadTrip is a success. Here are some words of wisdom that will ensure you don't end up being "that guy" everyone is talking about around the campfire. 5. Plan Ahead You would think this piece of advice would be common sense, but you'd be amazed at how many people we run into on the … [Read more...]
