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Do You Know Mac’s Minutes?
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
MJ Garage: Short Tips To Help You In Your Garage 2
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
Can A Mobile Fridge Be Too Big? [Part Two]
In the first part of this segment, I talked about the experiences I have had with past “Adventure” refrigerators…you know, the mobile 12v kind. The kind that we want to use and abuse and never have to worry about. The kind where we know our stuff will be kept cold... Read more
MJ Garage: Short Tips To Help You In Your Garage
We decided that we should share all of those quick tips and tricks from working at home, in our garage, that we have learned over the years with our followers! Hopefully there are a few things along the way that will help us stay motivated as well as organized... Read more
It’s a Lug Nut – What Could Go Wrong?
Tires. Axles. Control arms. Body and frame. You name it. Just about anything that could get damaged while off-road will at some point. More than once, for those who drive frequently. And some of those issues can be serious. But a lug nut? Who would think that a humble... Read more
Refresh Your Contingency Plan Before Tackling Obstacle
Every four-wheeling excursion involves some preparation. Even individual components of the trip can require careful planning to ensure a smooth drive. This is especially true when negotiating hills. Whether climbing or descending, knowing how to handle certain situations can mean the difference between continuing on and getting stuck. Before... Read more
Armorlite: The Toughest Floor On The Trail
When I initially purchased my JK, Rockstar, in 2016, the interior was pretty bare. She had no padding on any of the roll bars and most of the plastic interior pieces were missing, including the flooring.  Not that I minded because this would be my “Crawler” jeep, so it... Read more
Review: The Omnia Portable Camp Stove
Part of my world right now is cooking on the trail for our overlanding trips, so naturally I like finding new ways that aren’t mainstream and test them out. I ran across the Omnia Oven at the Overland Expo at Flagstaff and talked with a YouTuber that is a... Read more
D-I-Y Cosmetic Paint Repair with AutomotiveTouchup
If you are like us, we struggle to find touch-up paint to match our Jeeps. Those areas where we have chips and scratches in our rigs that eventually rust and look even worse need to be dealt with! Well, there is a solution! Introducing AutomotiveTouchup! Owners are keeping their... Read more
5 Ways to Get your Jeep Unstuck
Editor’s Note: The following was provided by our friends at DMOS, an acronym that stands for “Do My Own Sh*t.” What’s the easiest way to rescue your vehicle? Don’t get it stuck in the first place. But the fact of the matter is that if you go trail riding... Read more