Overland Lab – Vehicle Recovery Gear Part 1: The Basics

February 15, 2017 by Van Schaeffer in Gear

As outdoor enthusiasts, we often find ourselves taking the path less trodden. We enjoy exploring back-roads, old forest roads, 4x4 trails, or exploring where there isn’t a trail at all. We use our vehicles in order to get to that remote fishing location or to find that secret campsite. But sometimes, exploring those remote locations can come at a price. Getting your vehicle stuck isn’t a matter of “if”, it’s a matter of “when”. In this video, I outline some basic vehicle recovery equipment that you should have in order to get yourself, or others, unstuck.

Lessons Learned Winter-Roadtripping to and from Alaska

January 25, 2017 by Madi McConnell in Trail

Over the last four consecutive winters, my friend, Ashley, and I have taken turns either moving to or from Alaska. Every year whoever was moving somehow convinced the other to drop everything and accompany the 4,000+ mile road/ferry trip to/from the frozen north in the coldest, darkest depths of winter.

Overland Lab - Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs on KMC Pulley Wheels: True All-Terrain Excellence

January 18, 2017 by Van Schaeffer in Gear

Buying the right tires for your truck is the most important purchase you can make. With all the different makes, sizes, and styles on the market, picking the right tires can be challenging.