Up next California’s Highway 395 Published on October 15, 2020 Author Tread Staff Tags Dempster Highway, Electronics, Foraging, Ford Bronco, Ford F450, Maltec, Nitro Gear, Pocket Cleavers, Record the Journey, RV, Souther Xpeditions, Stars, Sudan, Travel Safety, Tread Nov//Dec 2020, Tread November/December 2020, Veteran Overland, Virtual Adventure Vehicle Show, Winter Auto Prep, Xplorer Xcursion, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 NEW ISSUE! Tread November/December2020 Twenty-Eighth IssueNovember/December 2020 EDITOR’S LETTER Winter Won’t Keep Us Home As temperatures begin to drop and cold fronts come in, many will be deciding if they still want to head to the hills for an escape even in inclement weather. Is that something you’re willing to endure? Our lives are still affected byCOVID-19 and our everyday activities still haven’t quite gone back to normal, if they ever will. I have a feeling those who normally stayed around home during the colder weather will be lured into the outdoors, the time away well worth the inconvenience of some rain, snow, and lower temperatures. Taking a page from other countries and cultures, there is still much to be gained and happiness felt from getting time in nature even when the weather turns cold. The Norwegians embrace friluftsliv, or a commitment to celebrating time outdoors. Cold weather doesn’t prevent them from getting outside with family and friends. Winter won’t hold us back from continuing to explore the outdoors, either. Those who live in the north are already used to off-roading and camping in the snow. Looking to our friends who are used to cold-weather camping for advice, they’ll say proper gear and the right mindset is all you need. It will remain the easiest way to take a break from everything going on around us in our everyday lives, while still keeping distanced. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter As we head into the holidays, giving back and helping others may come naturally. The outdoors brings a therapeutic vibe to most and those who grew up with the appreciation like to share its benefits with others. I value and appreciate groups that give back to the community, and veterans really know how to take care of each other and others. This issue we recognize a few veteran groups (Veteran Overland, Southern Xpeditions and Record the Journey) who give back to their community through various activities that revolve around adventure vehicle travel. Whether it’s getting out to take photos, being part of an overland trip, or participating in an event where the proceeds are donated to a cause, each of these groups share the common goal to help other veterans who may be struggling and need the therapy of nature. May we all continue to look out for each other, help those who may not always ask for it, and continue to respect and appreciate the land we are lucky enough to enjoy. Embrace friluftsliv. Spend time with people you enjoy in the outdoors while it’s cold. I’m sure you’ll return with stories to share and warmth in your hearts. Contents Features 34 THE SCOTTSDALEBUILT NOT BOUGHT Sean Jennings built this pristine 1971 Ford Bronco that debuted at SEMA Show 2019. 46 THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLINGTIPS, TRICKS, AND UPGRADES TO HELP YOU GET READY FOR WINTER ADVENTURES 60 WORK HARD, PLAY HARDNITRO GEAR ULTIMATE ADVENTURE RV Nitro Gear Ultimate Adventure RV 70 VETERANS HELPING VETERANSA TRIO OF ORGANIZATIONS SHINE BRIGHTLY 78 STUNNING SUDANFRIENDLY SPIRITS SHINE THROUGH AN OPPRESSIVE GOVERNMENT 86 COLD AS ICEA JOURNEY TO ARCTIC CANADA 96 ULTIMATE OVERLAND CRUISERMALTEC ’93 LAND CRUISER 80/79 SERIES DOUBLE CAB A unique 80/79 series Land Cruiser by Maltec owned by Tim McGrath. 108 THE SHOW MUST GO ONTHE OVERLAND COMMUNITY DISPLAYS ALTRUISM WITH ACAR SHOW AMIDST A PANDEMIC 114 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SAFETYTHE IMPORTANT STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR VEHICLE 122 BOUNTY IN THE BACKCOUNTRYA BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO FORAGING 130 GUIDEPOSTS IN THE NIGHTHOW TO NAVIGATE YOUR WAY USING CELESTIAL BREADCRUMBS The stars offer guidance to navigate the land. 142 MORE POWER TO YOUPOWER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS TO CONTROL ALL YOUR ACCESSORIES DEPARTMENTS 8 EDITOR’S LETTER 14 ROCK ’N’ ROLLPUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD 16 OUTFITTEDA ROUNDUP OF THE LATEST AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES 20 GEAR BOXSUPPLIES FOR LIFE OFF THE BEATEN PATH 22 MADE THE CUTPOCKET FOOD PREP CLEAVERS 24 A LEGEND REBORN2021 HONDA TRAIL 125 ABS 26 VIEWFINDERFRAME IT: THE ART OF CRAFTING COMPELLING IMAGES 148 COOKING IN STYLEPRIMUS TUPIKE PORTABLE STOVE
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