Driving Off (Road) Into the Sunset
Lifestyle February 20, 2017
Special from Tom Severin, Badlands Off Road Adventure It was a beautiful day in the San Bernardino Mountains. Clear blue sky, light breeze, warm temperature. A perfect day for four-wheeling on the 2N17X trail. This is a tough one—it’s rated black diamond. We were nearing the end of a... Read more
Shannon Campbell Fights to the Finish to Capture His Third Crown at the Nitto Tires King Of The Hammers Powered by Optima Batteries
Motorsports February 13, 2017
February 12, 2017 (Hammertown, CA) – During the early morning hours in the Southern California desert, dust from a week of tire-to-tire competition had settled and all was calm. As alarms chimed and coffee makers were fired up, racers and support crews milled around their vehicles making last-minute preparations, checking... Read more
The Secrets of Cold Weather Camping
Lifestyle February 8, 2017
Special from Tom Severin, Badlands Off Road Adventure At this time of year, thoughts often turn to escaping to sunny, sandy beaches. Some folks, however, enjoy romping in the snow. They brave the elements, and camp out in the wild. One benefit is that you can have the park... Read more
Resolve To Cook With a Dutch Oven
Lifestyle January 12, 2017
Special from Tom Severin, Badlands Off Road Adventure One topic that consistently is of interest to four wheelers is the Dutch oven. No matter how much is written or spoken about this handy camp stove, people just eat up the information. I discussed Dutch ovens rather thoroughly in “Tickle... Read more
OHV and the New Administration – Cautious Optimism vs. Brace for Battle
Land Use Updates January 10, 2017
Having been an active participant in state and federal land-use politics for the last 30 years, I urge my fellow off-road enthusiasts to approach 2017 with both cautious optimism and a healthy respect for potential access challenges that await us. Until the Trump administration’s cabinet level posts are confirmed,... Read more
102 Off Road Tips: The Beginner’s Guide to Jeeping
Lifestyle January 8, 2017
Jeeping takes many forms. It can be a remarkable adventure into the outback, or a simple drive to your favorite backcountry picnic spot. It can be a hair-raising crawl over mountainous rocks or a family camping trip in the Sierras. Wherever your Jeep takes you, there are many important... Read more
It’s Here! The 2017 ModernJeeper Off Road Event Calendar.
Lifestyle December 8, 2016
SPECIAL FOR MODERN JEEPER READERS ONLY — save 50%! Get a 2017 Calendar for only $5. Just use online code MJ2017calendar at Metalcloak.com For 29 years Sidekick Off-Road, led by the legendary Rick Russell, published the iconic Sidekick Off-Road Event Calendar. It truly became the go to source for... Read more
Legos? Jeeps? It’s a Match Made in Moab.
Lifestyle November 26, 2016
For many kids around the world, LEGO building blocks and kits are some of the first experiences with creating something from the ground up or modifying something existing. When broken down to the bare basics, Jeeps are full scale builder kits able to be modified or built from scratch... Read more
Another 6×6 Jeep Wrangler Enters the Market… But This One Is Chinese.
Gallery September 13, 2016
The last couple years has seen several additions to the Jeep Wrangler customization game – from fully built rigs by companies like Starwood Motors, to more extreme mods like the 6×6 Hellcat powered Wrangler by Wild Boar. Now, on the back of the growing Jeep phenomenon in China, Shanghai... Read more
Nitto Dominates the Metalcloak Stampede (video)
Motorsports April 14, 2016
Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., has swept the podium at the MetalCloak Stampede Ultra4 off-road race for the second year in a row thanks to the talents of the Team Nitto drivers and the incredible traction afforded by their Trail Grappler M/T tires. This occasion also marks the second consecutive... Read more