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Can A Mobile Fridge Be Too Big? [Part One]
You know what they say, go big or go home. Well with Dometic’s CFX3 75DZ fridge/freezer…you may never need to go home! Over the years I have used a variety of “portable” fridge/ freezers, and in fact still have and use them all. The first one I ever purchased... Read more
Beware Of Toxins While Off-Road!
Hazards are an accepted part of four-wheeling. Driving off-road, in remote parts of the country (or the world), oftentimes on uneven or (treacherous terrain) is naturally risky. But it’s not just mechanical issues we face. Toxins occasionally present themselves, so it’s important to be aware of the situations that... Read more
Effective Communication is The Corner Stone For Successful Four-Wheeling
Four-wheelers understand that the hobby relies heavily on various technical skills (driving, spotting, recovery and so forth). Often forgotten or overlooked is that all those activities – and more – rely on good communication to be successful. The best laid plans are useless if not shared with and understood... Read more
Springtime Four-Wheeling Requires Special Considerations
Spring is in the air, and everyone’s anxious to get out. (Though we in the West have been out for a while.) But four-wheelers everywhere are eager to get the 2022 season underway. Besides making sure your vehicle is ready for off-road use, it’s important to review some of... Read more
Why Waste Time Airing Down Your Tires?
What is the one thing we do that always seems to waste more time in trying to get on the trails? We take way too much time airing down than we need to. It shouldn’t take time away from having fun wheeling with your friends Why is this when... Read more
MetalCloak Reinvents the TJ/LJ Tire Carrier!
We all know that when you leave a bunch of engineers together in a room for very long you could end up with one of two things: Very complicated solutions to simple problems and/or Very thorough solutions to complex problems. While the single sided swing out tire carrier that... Read more
Tiny But Valuable: The 4-Way Valve Tool
Every once in a while, a piece of equipment comes along that just makes sense. It’s inexpensive, versatile, and small. And once you have one, you wonder how you got by without it. Such is the case with the 4-way valve tool. Chances are you’ve seen one of these... Read more
Things Every ARB Air Compressor Owner Should Know
As people, we are always looking for ways to make our lives easier. And for us off-roaders, we look for ways to make our 4X4 more capable and the off-road experience more enjoyable. By now, you’re well aware that an ARB Air Compressor is an essential piece of off-road... Read more
[pics & vid] Do Your Own Sh*t – The DMOS Collective
Yep, I said it…or rather they said it 🙂 A company that is as passionate about their product as they are about the off-road family and lifestyle. Really. As they state on their website, DMOS was founded and funded in 2015 with a big Kickstarter idea for a tough,... Read more
ARB’s Field Repairs – Air Lockers
In part one we explained the basics of repairing a punctured tire, reseating a tire bead, and repairing a blown air hose. One of the many key takeaways from part one is that preparedness wins the day. Along with carrying the basic mechanics tools and spare parts, we also... Read more