In our upcoming Winter issue, we review on the incredible new book "31 Days in the Darien" by Kevin Arnold. The book comprises the daily journal of Kevin's father Mike Arnold as he participated in the Expedicion de las Americas starting in November 1978. The Expedicion was an effort to drive Jeeps from the tip of South America to the Arctic … [Read more...]
DIY Overland Ruibcon on a Budget
Do you want an overland Wrangler capable of global expeditions, but can't stomach the $120k price tag of the EarthRoamer XV-JP? Me too! Editor's note: our piece on the Earthroamer XV-JP for sale garnered a lot of attention. We wanted to bring a different perspective on building an overland-ready Jeep with Dan's rig. JPFreek will be riding along … [Read more...]
Recovery, Tools & Spares for 2 years in Africa
Dan Grec gives us a round-up of the stuff that he felt necessary to have along for his trip around Africa: recovery equipment, tools and spare parts sufficient to live out of his camperized JKU for two years! Recovery Equipment Given that I'm driving through some of the most remote places on Earth, alone, with only one vehicle, recovery equipment … [Read more...]
DIY Maxtrax on AEV Hi-Lift Mount
Carrying Maxtrax on a JK Wrangler can be a challenge. We need them to be easily accessible and outside so they don’t coat the interior in mud. Here’s how I mounted mine onto my AEV Rear Tire Carrier using the AEV Hi-Lift / Pull-Pal Mount. Essentially, they sit where the Pull-Pal would. NOTES: If you have a massive spare tire clearance … [Read more...]
Tip Top and Beyond
Last weekend my husband George and I went on a day trip with our 4x4 club, Offroad Passport, to Tip Top Mine near Phoenix, AZ. After checking out the mining sites and eating lunch, we decided rather than returning through the Table Mesa trail system, that we'd continue west to see if we could exit near Lake Pleasant. Our quest was … [Read more...]
Why be a Rebelle?
“Rebel = verb – to defy convention. Belle = noun – a beautiful woman. Rebelle = a beautiful woman who defies convention. by Julie Covert, driver for Team JPFreek - From the October edition of the Drummond Island Digest The Rebelle is a journey, undertaking, movement, adventure that is a culmination of my passion, and the passion I know resides … [Read more...]
Interview with Team JPFreek Navigator – Jennifer Peine
Recently, Jennifer Peine, navigator for Team JPFreek in the upcoming Rebelle Rally, sat down with a group of her friends to gather support for Team JPFreek and to tell them a little bit about what she’s going to be doing for the Team when she and Team JPFreek Driver, Julie Covert, compete this October. Why on Earth did you want to do this? … [Read more...]
Limited Edition Team JPFreek Stickers!
Order your limited edition die-cut Team JPFreek Stickers here to help Jennifer and Julie take on the Rebelle Rally! Order by Sunday 9/25! $7 per sticker with all proceeds going to help buy the satellite safety tracking system that Team JPFreek's Scrambler has to have in order to compete in this epic all-women … [Read more...]
Interview with Team JPFreek Driver – Julie Covert
Driver for Team JPFreek, Julie Covert, lets us know some of her thinking as she prepares for the Rebelle Rally: finishes her '82 Scrambler with her husband Hugh and starts training. Support Team JPFreek and get some cool swag or put you/your company's name on the Jeep! What will be difficult for you? Not being able to stop and take pictures when … [Read more...]