Everybody knows that Jeep is the definitive off-road company and the first brand which was established with all-terrain models in mind. Iconic Jeep Willys, which won WWII, Jeep Wagoneer that started the SUV trend, and CJ-5 and Wranglers that defined what the off-road vehicle should be are well-known throughout the world...
Whenever the vehicle becomes legendary in off-road circles, you can be sure that this title is hard-earned. In the case of the Toyota Land Cruiser, its reputation has been proven on every continent on the planet, every market in the world, and a few dozen civil wars in Africa and Asia. Although it is almost 70 years old, Land Cruiser is still on the top of Toyota`s SUV food chain and still a remarkable model in its own right...
Just because the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder doesn’t mean that you can’t still pack up your gear and get away from it all for a few days of camping...
Before I head off to the mountains for some wintertime photography treks and adventures, I wanted to take some new gear for a test drive in a more forgiving environment. So, in this episode, I head to the Pacific Coast with my Turtleback Trailer to cook a little Thanksgiving feast as I peer out at the Pacific...
Well, it’s finally here...the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon with a big ‘ol 6.4-liter 392 V8 under the hood.
There have been rumors about a V-8-powered Wrangler for quite some time, so this isn’t a total surprise...
Overlanding can be an incredibly fun experience. Between the fresh air, beautiful sights, and simply being out on the trail exploring, there is plenty to keep you entertained and energized...
In every story about the beginning of off-road vehicle popularity on US soil, Jeep CJ-5 and Ford Bronco get all the credits. However, in those early years of the SUV segment, when SUVs were really (outdoor) sport utility vehicles, there was one more important member of the crew, which, sadly,...
Do you remember the Hummer H2? Introduced in 2002 and discontinued in 2009, the H2 was the epitome of car buyer's irrational love with big, heavy, and thirsty SUVs. Even though it looked like a tank, H2 wasn't very good off-road, and even though it was big as a house, it didn't have that much space in the interior. Oh, did we forget to mention that it achieved 9 miles per gallon?...
To the non-trained eye, every off-road vehicle looks the same. Big tires, lift kit, winch on the front bumper, and so on. Those are the people that think that every new SUV is also good off-road, which means that those are the guys that will get stuck taking their front-wheel-drive family carrier on the trail...
For many people, getting a camper is a significant investment. This is true whether you buy a travel trailer, a fifth wheel, a pop-up trailer, or something in between. The expense of a new rig can be astonishingly high...
