This upgrade was done on a Jeep CJ but you can do the same to your YJ, TJ or just about any Jeep. After installing a new performance 360 in my CJ, the factory-style radiator struggled to keep the temps down. Even in 80°F weather, the temps rose to 220°F+ quickly and never went south. I had previous tried a popular budget upgrade, using a … [Read more...]
Choosing the Right Mods for Overland Travel
I’ve been overlanding since 2007. Not a long time but long enough to get a good idea of what works, what doesn’t work, and what you need in the terms of vehicle modifications. The good news is most stock high clearance Jeeps can do overland travel in their stock form. There are a few things that in my opinion can make it easier to traverse the more … [Read more...]
Origami Jeep Trailer Wiring Kit For Jeep TJ
Finally a Jeep trailer wiring kit that REALLY provides everything you need to wire your Jeep TJ Wrangler for trailer lights. This kit comes with the wiring harness and instructions, a self taping screw to fasten the ground wire, tie wraps to secure the wires, and several replacement fender shield retainers to replace the one you may need to cut to … [Read more...]
Econogreen Trash Bags for Backcountry Adventures
One item that we all carry on our overland adventures is trash bags. It is also an item that none of us wants to see fail, whether it’s inside or strapped outside of your Jeep. … [Read more...]
TemboTusk's LoadSpotter Levitating Slide
One of the most important pieces of equipment on an extended overland trip is my 12v refrigerator/freezer. There are a number of manufacturers out there who offer a quality product with a wide range of prices. … [Read more...]
T-Max Winch from Westin Automotive
Bring up the word “winch” and for many, the first name to come to mind is perhaps Warn or Superwinch. No one will argue the fact that both have a reputation for quality. … [Read more...]
TJ Tailgate Conversion
Over the years I have owned a number of Jeep CJs, from a CJ5, three CJ7s, and two Scramblers. With the end of the CJ we were introduced to the new YJ Wrangler and as things would have it, two of them eventually made it into my stable. … [Read more...]
EdgeStar 43 Quart Portable Fridge/Freezer
When I graduated from rock crawling to overland exploration, I realized the small portable cooler I used for day trips needed to be retired. With most of my overland adventures lasting up to a week, my instinct as a Jeeper was to find something suitable at the best price. … [Read more...]
Mobil Medic Trauma Kits
First Aid kits are probably present in every Jeep that travels off-road and if they aren’t, they need to be. They are quite handy for small cuts, scrapes, headaches etc; however, they are totally useless in the event of typical injuries you might encounter at a medical emergency off-road. For situations like this, you need medical training (a … [Read more...]