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When you think of camping essentials, what comes to mind? A sturdy tent, a reliable sleeping bag, and perhaps a trusty multi-tool? But...View the full article

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Winch owners who actually put their winches to use—or who at least learn how to do so—are familiar with some form of the winch pulley or pulley block (also called a snatch block even though it has nothing to do with snatching as we know it). In its most well-known application, a winch line run out through a pulley attached to a stationary anchor, then back to the vehicle, essentially doubles the power of the winch, while reducing line speed by half. If you attach another pulley to the vehicle’s

Are you gearing up for your next camping adventure? Why not bring the great outdoors to your doorstep for a trial run? Testing your...View the full article

Until recently, vehicle manufacturers didn’t supply off-the-lot options for overlanders, so we’ve adapted by modifying vehicles to suit our needs. Little did we know Toyota secretly developed the solution many have been waiting for—the Tacoma Trailhunter, a rugged new platform designed for overlanders to “go far.” Expedition Overland has filmed and produced global travel documentary series for over 14 years, and since our inception, Toyota vehicles—and more specifically, the Tacoma platform—hav

Last summer, the XOVERLAND team embarked on an expedition to Africa for the first time. A stark difference from the Nordic countries of Season 5, Southern Africa brought the team into vast landscapes, extremely remote locations, and days in between supplies, which was a major juxtaposition from our previous expedition in the Nordics. This expedition also marked the first time the Croft family embarked on an international overland adventure together—the realization of a dream 10 years in the mak

The ONE wildlife species I really wanted to see in Costa Rica was a sloth. I thought, how hard can it be? They literally move slower than molasses so it seemed as though they’d be easy to spot. I was wrong. Beginning on our first night walking tour outside Tortuguero Village with a guide I had my camera at the ready to capture one of these furry slow-moving mammals. Sloths are the sluggish tree-dwelling mammals found in the rainforests of Central and South America. An extremely

The ONE wildlife species I really wanted to see in Costa Rica was a sloth. I thought, how hard can it be? They literally move slower than molasses so it seemed as though they’d be easy to spot. I was wrong. Beginning on our first night walking tour outside Tortuguero Village with a guide I had my camera at the ready to capture one of these furry slow-moving mammals. Sloths are the sluggish tree-dwelling mammals found in the rainforests of Central and South America. An extremely

Braving the masses, we took in the sights at Liberty Island and then made our way over to Castle Garden in the Financial district of NYC. Making our way through Wall Street, we stopped and explored the history at Trinity Church. This is by far one of my favorite destinations in NYC. The history of these hallowed grounds is unbelievable. Taking a stroll through the grounds, you’ll quickly understand why. Leaving Trinity, we made our way to Chinatown in search of Hello Kitty memorabilia for Bailey

This was, by far, the one thing that I was looking forward to on our trip to New York. Hadley and I absolutely love history and we thought it would be cool to check out where our ancestors made their arrival into the New World. Only they didn’t. More on that in a bit…

After a quick reset at home, we were back on the road to our next destination. New York City! The girls have been excited about this trip for a long time and we were finally able to put some time aside to make it happen. In our normal fashion, we had to do things differently and we chose to camp at the Liberty Harbor Marina & Rv Park across the Hudson River in Jersey City. We were surrounded by the typical motorhomes that you’d expect in a campground, but there were also a Jeep and a beautif

That’s a trip for the memory books! We started our trip by exploring the abandoned town of Union Level, Va for Jennifer’s & my 20th wedding anniversary. Since we were in the area, we made a stop at Lovers Leap & Mabry Mill where we happened to run into some old friends & spent some time catching up. The next day we celebrated Bailey’s 13th birthday while dispersed camping & then visited Brights Zoo near Johnson City, Tn so she could see their newest addition, a rare spotless baby

Union Level, Va “The Most Visited Ghost Town in Virginia”, or so the sign on the building across the street would have you believe. We’re not entirely sure how true that statement is as there were only a few passerby’s when we visited. Nevertheless, it was a very interesting place to visit and if you’re willing  to make the journey we’d say that it’s worth it.

Thousands of passionate off-road enthusiasts attended the 2023 SEMA SHOW in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 31 to November 3. As a SEMA member, AMOFFROAD also participated as an exhibitor this time!The SEMA Show is a highly anticipated industry event that takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Every year, thousands of passionate auto enthusiasts and professionals gather together to see the latest in aftermarket vehicle innovations during a trade show like no other!At SEMA 2023, the best

Our Top 5 Favorite Places to Offroad in Oklahoma Once you’ve got your truck together, and the trails start calling your name, where do you want to go?  In this series, we’ve done the research for you. Today, we’re looking at the state of Oklahoma. Disney Island About an hour northeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma offroaders will find the town of Disney.  Despite what you might think, the town has no relation to any cartoon mice. Instead, it was a small boom town, built up on an island in the 1

When building your truck or Jeep, there are a variety of suspension options to choose from. One of them that is seldom overlooked is what type of coil spring you’re going to get. Coil springs (aka helical springs) can be manufactured different ways, affecting the way they perform. There are two basic types that we refer to in the off-road world: linear rate (aka single-rate) springs and progressive rate (aka variable rate) coil springs. You can get variations of both from multiple manufacturers

If you are the kind of person who spends every weekend, holiday, and vacation going off-roading, you are probably familiar with what gear is needed for a successful trip. However, if you are new to off-roading or have been prone to unfortunate mishaps, you may be curious about what essentials to take when you head out. Fortunately, there are quite a few tools and accessories that you can bring along that will increase your off-roading enjoyment and minimize the amount of time you spend stuck in

The Mint 400, or as they like to call it, “The Great American Desert Race,” is one of the most popular desert races for American spectators to go out and watch.  It’s easy to see why: no international borders to cross, grandstands and safe viewing areas all over the course, and Vegas as the quintessential backdrop. You haven’t experienced offroad trucks until you’ve taken in a field of the world’s best racers and their incredible machines under the lights of Fremont Street in Las Vegas.  So w

For any trail worth exploring, you’re going to want to air down your tires when you get to the dirt.  Most of us are driving to the trailheads though, so when the adventuring is over for the weekend, you’re going to need to air back up.  Thanks to years of experience in offroading and overlanding adventures, we know how to choose the best way for you to do just that. Check out our eight favorite picks for the best ways to onboard air for your offroad rig: Air Tanks CO2 Air Tanks CO2 air

By Jerrod Jones If you've got a solid axle and links in the front of your 4×4, then you can benefit from upgrading your track bar. While new adjustable track bars are included in most link suspension systems for Jeeps and trucks, a stock a leveled truck can see the same benefits, too. A Track Bar was previously known as a panhard bar or J bar to the old school 4x4 crowd but that term has become uncommon. Don't be confused by sway bars, traction bars, they are not a track bar and are very d

Once you’ve got your truck together, and the trails start calling your name, where do you want to go?  In this series, we’ve done the research for you. Today, we’re looking at the gorgeous state of Oregon, where the offroad trails and beautiful mountain views call your name. Bennett Pass As it turns out, the Oregon Trail isn’t just a cheesy video game designed for 90s kids throwback memes.  And the Bennett Pass will get you onto a stretch of this long-storied pioneer trail. At a little ove

Once you’ve got your truck together, and the trails start calling your name, where do you want to go?  In this series, we’ve done the research for you. Today, we’re looking at the state of Colorado, where there are mountain views like nowhere else in the good old United States. Yankee Hill / St. Mary’s Trail About two hours outside of Denver in the Roosevelt National Forest, you can pick up the Yankee Hill trail.  Yankee hill is a fairly technical trail, so you’re going to want a small

Where to go? Once you’ve got your truck together, and the trails start calling your name, where do you want to go?  In this series, we’ve done the research for you. Starting with our home state of Washington, we’ll show you all the best trails near you, wherever you are. Walker Valley At about 3,200 square miles, Walker Valley is perfect for a weekend of offroading, and it’s pretty central in the state, about 70 miles north of Seattle.  Most of the trails are rated for moderately diffic

Where to Overland for Maximum Adventure If you’re just getting into offroading, you’ve probably heard a lot about overlanding.  If you’ve been in the game a while, you’re definitely aware of it. Overlanding can be really cool.  At its core, overlanding just means you’re relying on your own rig and what you have with you for an adventure, usually for longer than a couple of days.  Overlanding is offroading for the adventure of it, not necessarily for the most challenging trails. In this articl

Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going Next If you’re just getting into offroading, you’ve probably heard a lot about overlanding.  If you’ve been in the game a while, you’re definitely aware of it. If you’re aware of it, you’ve probably cracked jokes about the new breed of hipster overlanders.  We get it; we’re not exactly innocent. That doesn’t change the fact that overlanding can still be really cool.  At its core, overlanding just means you’re relying on your own rig and what you have wit

When you add larger tires, you can be guaranteed that your braking performance is going to be diminished. The inertia created by the increased mass of the tire, along with the larger diameter, requires more braking power to do the same amount of work. And so, you have a choice: You can ride around with worse brakes, making you and everyone around you a little less safe, or you can add some better brakes. The best plan: An entire brake package upgrade that includes larger calipers and rotors.

Our Favorite Places to Offroad in New Mexico Once you’ve got your truck together, and the trails start calling your name, where do you want to go?  In this series, we’ve done the research for you. Today, we’re looking at the state of New Mexico, where there are mountain views like nowhere else in the good old United States. Rio Bonito Rio Bonito trail is located about an hour and a half west of Roswell, just outside of Alto.  The trail is short, at just 3.7 miles, and most trucks wil