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As I backed my trailer into my driveway, my wife came out asking what I was thinking. Actually, she wasn’t quite that ladylike as she was asking (more like a sailor, really), but that’s neither here nor there. The point is, I was backing in with a new Jeep (actually it was an old and rusty Jeep) and she really didn’t have the room (or any need) for it. Hence the question: What was I thinking? (more…)
Left-foot braking is the act of using your left foot on the brake pedal, while simultaneously using your right foot on the throttle. Left-foot braking is a finesse skill to use in four-wheeling, specifically in 4wd low range circumstances and especially if you drive an automatic transmission. (more…)
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Adventure Trailers, Inc. (AT) manufacturer of Built for Offroad™ trailers and accessory equipment for 4×4 vehicles is pleased to introduce the Habitat™ Hardtop designed exclusively for the Jeep® Wrangler® Unlimited JK 4 door. (more…)
All the thrills of off-highway adventure started with the Jeep, and they keep on coming. A celebration of Jeeps and the people who drive them, this book features the vehicles, personalities, events, and maneuvers that make up the Jeep universe of competitive and recreational off-highway use. (more…)
Technology is an amazing thing. I hit my high trajectory golf balls with my graphite shafted, titanium-faced driver further than I ever could have with my old woods. Unfortunately, I now have to go deeper into the woods to find the ball that I sliced out of bounds. Of course, instead of spending my money on these fancy widgets, I realize now that I would have best been served if I had spent time on the practice tee, perfecting my technique. (more…)
For twenty years the Camel Trophy was the ultimate display of what 4-wheel drive vehicles could accomplish. From 1980 to 2000, Land Rovers and Range Rovers, in every conceivable spec, traversed some of the most daunting and challenging areas on earth for weeks at a time. Another hallmark of the events was the emphasis on teamwork and mental challenges, in addition to the seemingly impossible terrain. It was an incredible test of man and machine, with teams from all over the world vying for the trophy. (more…)
Our friends at Badlands Offroad Adventures have put together a nice series on winches and winching techniques. This is the first of a two-part series on the subject and is an extension to past discussions we’ve had on vehicle recovery. (more…)
We all have that list, in one way or another, the list of things we want to do or accomplish in our lifetimes. Well, some items on the list are long term and have deeper meaning, things like seeing your children grow-up healthy and happy. Others with lesser levels of complexity, but also with meaning – items like parachuting out of a plane, bungee jumping from great heights, visiting Paris, hiking the Grand Canyon, and the list goes on. (more…)
So, you wanna hit the trails for more than a day, huh? Call it an expedition, even? Good for you. (more…)
Adventure Trailers’ fuel / water can holders were designed under the premise that not all can holders are created equal. Made from 0.125” thick, clear anodized aluminum, these can holders are rugged enough to handle any of the elements that Mother Nature might dish out while on a weekend trip or cross-country excursion. (more…)
Whether you’re new to Jeeping or a veteran, planning a trip in your Jeep vehicle requires responsible recreation to keep the opportunities to enjoy off-road travel open for everyone. Check out our latest video series featuring tips on rock crawling, traveling on gravel roads, and other helpful techniques to get you ready for your next backcountry adventure. (more…)
“We’ve been planning this for a year, why cancel just because it ‘might’ rain?” That’s what we were thinking as cold, wet weather forecast approached in advance of Offroad Passport’s recent trip to the Maze at Canyonlands National Park. Besides, we had permits to camp at The Dollhouse and special guests who’d flown to Arizona just for this trip. (more…)