Avoid Heat Illness While Outdoors
Heat-Related Ailments, Illnesses, & Remedies Human beings have survived in hot climates since the dawn of time. If we follow the basic rules, it’s quite possible to avoid heat illness. The most important is to drink plenty of water and let your body’s cooling system work. Then
Prepare for Any Desert Adventure
Tips for Yourself and Your Rig for Desert Adventure The desert can be a land of extreme conditions. Seared and barren deserts feature a stark and unembellished beauty not found anywhere else in the world. Open spaces, howling winds, sunbaked rock structures, and tenacious flora and fauna
Winter Weather Auto Prep: Tips, Tricks, and Upgrades
The Mountains are Calling The dog days of summer are over; it's time for winter weather auto prep. We’ve been cooped up for months because of COVID-19 so we’re itching to get out—ANYWHERE. Crisp air nips at your cheeks while airing down tires, your breath creates clouds
The Art of Crafting Compelling Images
Viewfinder: Frame It I don’t spend much time on social media, but when I do I’m often assaulted by a stream of pictures that must have been taken by a camera-wielding cat (we’ll call him Garfield) that leaped from a moving car. They’re often out of focus,
Eibach Load-Leveling System
Adaptable Suspension While some would argue adding a lift and bigger tires are the way to get a build started, it all depends on what you’re looking to get out of your rig. If you’re going for a true rock crawler, an overlander, or just looking to
The Best Camera for Overland Adventures
Through the Viewfinder Welcome to Viewfinder, Tread’s new department focused entirely on the visual documentation of our travels. In coming issues we’ll be diving into a plethora of subjects ranging from the creation of compelling compositions and working with ambient light to techy stuff such as depth-of-field
DIY Overland Drawer Storage System
More and more people are discovering the excitement of adventure vehicle travel, but not everyone can go out and spend thousands on all the accessories to have the rig of their dreams. For those looking for ideas on how to build your ultimate custom overland rig,
Boosting Battery Power
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Output? Newer 4x4s are equipped with batteries that meet their electrical needs, and those needs are much greater than those of their predecessors. Fifteen years ago, some manufacturers would have told you that most vehicles on the road in 2020 would be running
