We all have that list, in one way or another, the list of things we want to do or accomplish in our lifetimes. Well, some items on the list are long term and have deeper meaning, things like seeing your children grow-up healthy and happy. Others with lesser levels of complexity, but also with meaning - items like parachuting out of a plane, bungee … [Read more...]
Ready Your Wrangler for Multi-Day Adventure
So, you wanna hit the trails for more than a day, huh? Call it an expedition, even? Good for you. I’ve being doing so for several years now, despite all the mistakes I’ve made along the way. And maybe you have a nice long list of things to take: a big heap of recovery gear, all sorts of spare hoses, belts, tie rod ends, and other parts along … [Read more...]
Jeepin' in Paradise
My wife and I were recently married and as newlyweds, we decided to honeymoon on the glorious islands of Hawaii. We visited three of the islands in the chain: Oahu, Kauai, and Maui. Each island offered us new and exciting experiences and plenty of picturesque scenery; however we still reminisce more about our stay on the island of Kauai. … [Read more...]
Interview with Mark A. Smith
In 1953, Mark A. Smith organized the first-ever Jeep Jamboree across the Sierra Nevada Mountains by way of the old Rubicon Trail. Often referred to as the founder of modern day off-road travel, Mark A. Smith has played an integral part in establishing the Jeep brand as the "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" brand it is today. Below is a video from Pearse … [Read more...]
Jeep Off-Road Tips & Techniques
Whether you're new to Jeeping or a veteran, planning a trip in your Jeep vehicle requires responsible recreation to keep the opportunities to enjoy off-road travel open for everyone. Check out our latest video series featuring tips on rock crawling, traveling on gravel roads, and other helpful techniques to get you ready for your next … [Read more...]
Flash Stove by Jetboil
There are times when there are only one or two people and there isn’t a need for cooking a large meal. There are also times when something as simple as a can of soup or hot water for coffee or cocoa is all that is desired or needed and in other situations likebackpacking, you want to utilize space and weight as best you can and a smaller cooking … [Read more...]
Jeep Grille Adventures Camp Kitchen & Cookbook
Jeep Grille Adventures is an adventure book of Jeep excursions, inclusive of Chef Mark’s recipes while out on the trail and in the backcountry. … [Read more...]
Capturing the Splendor of America's Hidden Treasures – Part II
Some of the world’s most beautiful and untouched wilderness lies virtually outside your front door. In the unmatched brilliance of High Definition, we bring fellow explorers to these places. They are off road enthusiast like you and me. We all have our favorite hidden treasures - places that are not over-run by tourists - that can’t be reached … [Read more...]
Popcorn on the Trail
Popcorn is one of things I miss on a long overland trip. Planning and packing for meals on a week or longer trip where a grocery store is just a faint memory can be challenging. Just think of the last market visit you made in preparation of overland travel. Even with an Engel fridge or the largest cooler, space for fresh or frozen items is at … [Read more...]