Tips and Tricks

Before planning an off-roading trip, it’s essential to be sure that your vehicle is ready; this will help ensure your safety and also reduce the chance of damages to your vehicle. Here are few tips to help successfully modify your vehicle for your next off-roading trip:  Tires  Tires are an essential factor in each off-roading trip. During off-roading journeys, it’s easy to get a flat or deflated tire. It’s important to have tires that have a deep thread so you can travel on gravel, dirt, and sand without complications. Regular tires wear out quickly, which means they are not safe...

Some people tend to confuse overlanding and off-roading with each other. Although they may be similar in some aspects, they are very different. If you are unsure of the difference between the two, here are some helpful descriptions to help you distinguish them from each other: Overlanding Unlike off-roading, overlanding can be described as a journey, rather than an adventure. Vehicles designed for overlanding are equipped with supplies to help make long trips comfortable. Often, when people go on overlanding trips, they tend to travel for days while their vehicle provides them convenient accommodations. Some people cook inside of their...

Part of the off-roading lifestyle is the inevitable jam that you may find yourself in. So if you find yourself in that jam and stuck, if you have a winch or a buddy with a winch, you are in good shape. Having the recovery gear is a good start, but knowing some of the core basics of winching will save you time and energy so you can get back up and running on the trails. Let’s face it - getting stuck is half the fun anyway! Read on for some basic techniques utilizing the GearAmerica Ultimate Recovery Kit. Single Winch...

Off-roading is an amazing adventure often accompanied by joy, smiles, and laughter. With that being said, it is important to follow precautions to ensure safety. Failure to follow the rules does not only result in injury but can also damage your vehicle. Here are a few common vehicle complications to pay close attention to after your off-roading adventure. Tire DamageBefore exploring your route, it’s important to check for hazardous objects such as nails or harsh stones. Failure to do so may result in unwanted tire damages to your vehicle. Also, before your trip, it’s important to check the tire pressure...

Off-roading is full of adventures all year round. As the temperatures begin to drop and we prepare for the colder seasons, it’s important to update our off-roading guidelines. Although off-roading can still be done in the winter, make sure to follow these helpful tips to make your adventures twice as fun in the snow: Watch the Snow During colder weather, it’s essential to pay close attention to your trail. You should never underestimate the snow or its depth. Make sure your tires can grip the snow and are capable of supporting your vehicle. Always check the weather before off-roading and...