Pack Naloxone – You May Save A Life
Tech Tips July 8, 2024
Opioid deaths are taking a toll on American citizens. The problem is so bad, it’s been labeled an epidemic. Here are a few grim statistics, from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Approximately 69,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2020. 82% caused by ingesting synthetic opioids. More than 107,000 people died from... Read more
Our group was traveling up Mazourka Canyon Road with plans to camp at Papoose Flats. Weather reports told of a big storm brewing off the coast. Bearing heavy winds and cold temps, it was scheduled to hit the Papoose Flats area in the evening. Upon arrival at Papoose Flats... Read more
Synthetic Rope For Winching
Tech Tips April 28, 2024
Every four-wheeler at some point needs to use a winch. The type of rope used is vitally important. I suggest synthetic rope, even though it’s more expensive than steel and is susceptible to abrasions. It’s far stronger: A 3/8” synthetic rope of Amsteel-Blue has an average breaking strength of... Read more
The new year is a good time to revisit some fundamentals of four-wheeling. Key among those is how to drive on gravel and dirt roads. After all, four-wheeling necessarily involves driving on unpaved surfaces. First, we’ll look at the hazards. Then we’ll review steps you can take for safer... Read more
Give Yourself A Step Up With Rocklander Hinge Steps!
Product ReviewsTech Tips December 26, 2023
Do you ever start a Jeep project and think, “Uh oh, what have I got myself into”? How many times do our projects require multiple repetitve tasks? Do you ever wish you could just start on the second one of those repeat items…since the first one didn’t quite go... Read more
Use That Magnet! Repurposing A Great Product!
Tech Tips September 27, 2023
Have you ever purchased a “kit” that came with many options but you only used one of those options and then had left over parts? We usually hold onto the good stuff that is left over, just in case we need it in the future right? Well after a... Read more
What or rather who is Armorlite? Well, here is an excerpt from Armorlite directly: The Next Wave in Vehicle Flooring Armorlite goes where throw‑in mats can’t, providing an entirely new level of durability, style and performance in a complete replacement flooring system. Initially offered for Jeep® Wrangler JK models,... Read more
Badlands Off Road Adventures Clinic!
Tech Tips February 28, 2023
We had a very successful AWD only clinic in February. We are planning another clinic for March 18th in Borrego Springs, CA. This all-day clinic will provide the knowledge and skills to drive an AWD vehicle off-road. The clinic is schedule for March 18th from 8:30am to 4:30 pm.... Read more
Do You Know Mac’s Minutes?
Tech Tips February 21, 2023
As Jeepers and off-roaders, many of us are familiar with how to tie things down, but does everyone do it correctly? We have all seen images of rigs improperly secured to trailers and even gear improperly secured to rigs, and unfortunately, some of us have seen the consequences of... Read more
Did you not get exactly what you wanted for Christmas? Were you thinking more along the lines of “I wish I had some help getting more organized in my garage (or shop)”? Well, even if that isn’t what you were thinking, the folks at Metalcloak continue to give us... Read more