As many of you have noticed, I've spent the better part of the past year and a half driving around without a winch. In that time I've had numerous discussions, most of which start with "you're an idiot" and and all which end with me replying "it's cool bro I drive a Jeep, they don't get stuck." Now in full disclosure I've finally wizened up a little bit (not much, but enough … [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...]
2016 DirtRoadTrip Jeep Refresh
It's been a little over a year and a half since we added out 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon to the DirtRoadTrip fleet, and since then we've completed a fair amount of modifications. If you're not already familiar with our Jeep, you can find the original build and plans here. Currently the JK is equipped with the following: AEV Front and Rear Bumpers AEV … [Read more...]
Overlanding the Upper Peninsula (UP) – Day 3
As the last of the bags went in the jeep and the OzTent was latched down to the roof rack, we turned our attention to the day’s waypoints and our campsite destination for Tuesday evening. Luke Comstock pointed out several interesting stops that we would want to consider along our route towards the Keweenaw Peninsula. To me, the pure essence of what overlanding is and means was … [Read more...]
Overlanding Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP)—Day 1 and 2
So you’re thinking about a mid-distance, overlanding trip that involves remote, backcountry driving that’s easily reachable from the Mid-Atlantic and accessible for most make and model vehicles—look no further than Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP). My daughter (Raegan aka Rae) and I had the chance to get away for a week this summer to take a 2600 mile round trip from Northern … [Read more...]
