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Overland

What to pack on your Overland adventure?

Here are some ideas based on what I see others bring and what I bring. When preparing for my overland trip I want to make sure I can stay on the trails for 7 days (avg). SLEEP where are you sleeping? Overlandish Basecamp Standard - Stowed Dimensions: 59" x 15" x 15" Weight: 70 lbs - purchased but not sure how I'm packing it in the 4Runner with the dog but I'll figure it out — ordered Rooftop Tent (pro: easy setup, comfortable con: always on vehicle, difficult to remove, extra weight when offroa
Accessories

SUV Drawer System

You have limited space to store stuff and when you going offroad you need to make sure everything is secure. Here are some great options to help you get secure and organized.. but you better have some deep pockets or high limit on credit card cause they aren't cheap Air Down Gear Up (ADGU) I love this system and I like it becauses it doesn't use thick wood panels for the drawer system. So not adding a lot of weight but you can clearly see its high quality. When I price it out for my 4Runner its
Trails

Drummond Island

What makes Drummond Island the ORV paradise of Michigan? Is it the miles of routes and trails resting beneath the tree canopy? Is it the scenic view of wildlife? The variety of trails and routes suitable for experts and novices alike? The easily accessed food, lodging, entertainment, service, or emergency aid? The clear signage indicating location, destination, and points of interest? It’s a riding adventure and the trails are fun. The off road vehicle (ORV) trails on Drummond are some of the mo
Trails

The Mounds ORV Area

Fun Park worth checking out.  The Mounds is open 365 days a year; however, from March 15 through May 15, all trail areas of the Mounds are closed except for the 8-acre scramble area which is located to the North West of the ticket booth. Trucks are not permitted. ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes are allowed. All areas of the Mounds will reopen to all vehicles the morning of May 16 Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:00 am – Sunset Sunday: 10:00 am – Sunset 2020-Mounds-map-and-rules.pdf
Trails

Offroad Trails

ALABAMA Gray Rock ORV -very cool! Usually 6-8 open rides a year http://www.grayrockorv.com Morris Mountain ORV -open almost every weekend www.morrismountainorv.com  Little River Canyon  http://www.nps.gov/liri/ Hurricane Creek Tuscaloosa, AL - Great short paddling trip! 10min form my house! http://www.hurricanecreek.org/ Mountain Side Off Road Park http://www.mountainsideoffroadpark.com ARKANSAS Superlift ORV Park http://www.orvpark.com/ Ouachita National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/oua
Trails

Top Off Road Trails & Parks in America (2016)

2016 – Top Off Road Trails & Parks in America With over 12,600 responses from off-roading enthusiasts, PartCatalog has compiled the top off road trails and rides of choice for 39 states in America. Through Facebook correspondence and word of mouth from parks, trails, and off-roading clubs, respondents learned about the survey and were excited to share their top picks for The 2016 Top Off Road Trails & Parks in America. To compile these results, we asked three questions: What state do you
Offroad

Different ways to mount an offroad flag (whip) to vehicle

Offroad parks typically require offroad vehicles with safety belts to have an offroad flag/whip attached to the front of the vehicle but the question is how? Rago Fabrication has a clevis mount you could use if that is available Pretty simple install and run yea around $60 Another option is if you have a bullbar on your front bumper you could utilize something like this from Nilight This is also a very easy install and runs only about $14. On the 5thgen 4Runner with the c4 Front Bumper.. th
Offroad

Compare K5 to JK Size

Some of us with K5’s would like to show the everyday Jeep’s that we can hang with them on the trails but our biggest issue is we are so much bigger than they are. So stock JK vs stock K5 (2nd gen) Length: 13.8 ft   vs   16.1ft (diff 2.5 ft) Width: 6.2 ft  vs  6.6 ft (diff 4″) Height: 5.11 ft  vs  6.2 ft (diff 3″) Wheelbase: 7.11 ft  vs  8.9 ft (diff 10″) so not a HUGE difference but none the less the K5 is bigger but the huge difference is..  they aren’t nearly as common. Everyone can go buy a j
Vehicle Build

1979 CJ-7 Frame Off Rebuild

I have always helped my dad where he needed help rebuilding his classic cars. Did I pay attention to what was happening? Not really. I was always busy day dreaming about cute girls and driving. So given that, its surprising I thought I could tackle a rebuild of a 1979 Jeep CJ7 from the ground up. Well I am still attempting this rebuild and this is my comical story to many of you more experienced. This started off like anything else. My cute girlfriend mentioned how she wanted a Jeep and it stir
Offroad

GAIA GPS

One of the most popular Trail making systems on the planet is GAIA GPS and I believe once you start diving into it you’ll see why so many adventurers utilize this powerful system. Some great features is GAIA GPS supports multiple operating systems (IOS, Android, etc) and what I love is you can plan your entire route via a web browser and save the GPX file to share with your friends or club etc.. Here are some high level screenshots of the web version BASICS At the bottom left you can see I’m on
Offroad

Nothing Wrong with Backyard Fun

We have a small bit of land in Davison, MI with a beginner offroad trail that at times requires some technique to get through some tight spots.  I had my wife drive our 97 Chevy 1500 pickup through the trail to see how these new blacklion tires do.  Not too bad but if the mud is thick they cake pretty bad and won't clear out.  So she got stuck Now at the point of pulling my wife out of the hole she put our son's truck in So now that I got the K5 out I can’t just drive it back and let her sit
Offroad

Vehicle Modifications

A common question is "what modifications should I make to my vehicle to make it trail worthy?"  Reading the offroad magazines, you might think gears, lockers, armor and a radical suspension is required.  Below is our take on what it takes to Fool Around offroad.  Note that modifications are listed in order of importance and each level assumes you have done everything in the previous step. Vehicle selection Before doing any modifications, make sure you are starting with a good platform.  Most an
Offroad

Vehicle Equipment

Basic Equipment Every vehicle should carry these and they should be securely fastened down (like everything else).  You should be able to reach the flashlight and fire extinguisher from your seat.  Factory seat belts do not release if you are upside down (don't ask how we know this). CB radio Flashlight First aid kit (include any of your family's special needs like EpiPens or insulin) Fire extinguisher Complete change of clothes Full size spare tire Jack Wrench to remove tire (and key if
Offroad

What goes in your offroad rig for support

Here are some tips (always growing) of items to bring with you on your adventure Carry multiple way to make a fire Fire can be used to: provide heat cook and preserve food purify water & sterilize wound dressings act as a signaling device There are several easy methods to start a fire that include: Survival lighter Matches (kept in a waterproof case) Magnesium bar with built in flint and your knife. I like Doan Magnesium Starters because of the quality or Light My Fire Swedish Firestee
Offroad

GL4WDA WinterBlast 2026

This is the one event Great Lakes Four Wheel Drive Association hosts as a fund raiser. It was done very well and everyone was very polite and helpful. The below video is what was captured on the iPhone when it wasn't overheating (which i believe was due to running OnX Offroad to track where we went). The group we were with was the "Pink Group" which was for the minimal scratches or otherwise known as pin stripping due to the branches along the trail producing a sound of nails on the chalkboard a

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