Up next Top 5 Expedition Modifications Published on June 02, 2021 Author Tread Staff Tags Bernhard Leitner, can-am, can-am commander, dog gear, dogs, fishing, Issue 32, Leitner Designs, Lexus GX470, Mitsubishi Delica, Mitsubishi Delica van, peru, pet gear, pet safety, side by side, Space Gear, Star Wagon, Subaru Crosstrek, sustainable companies, sustainable gear, sxs, Tread July/August 2021, UTV, winch, winch recovery, Share article Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Mail 0 New Issue Is Out! Tread July/August 2021 Endless Journey Tread July/August 2021: Thirty-Second Issue The July/August 2021 issue of Tread brings international travels, tips for travel with your doggo and need-to-have dog gear, features of unique and impressive builds, winching know-how and more. Another well-rounded issue with something for everyone, this issue will inspire, engage, and impress. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Photo by Richard Girodano Vehicle Features A couple spins on vehicle features this issue, we take a closer look at some more unique off-road setups in Tread July/August 2021. Bryon Dorr gives a closer look at the Can-Am Commander XT-P Adventure. He compares what it’s like driving one of these side-by-side machines versus a 4WD vehicle. Mercedes and Andy Lilienthal share their experiences with owning two generations of Mitsubishi Delica vans, the Star Wagon and the Space Gear. A Subaru Crosstrek built to camp anywhere impressed us at King of the Hammers 2021. Kelly Nomura shares its tale of creation and of its owner, Andre Vasquez. Not to be missed is the Tread July/August 2021 cover vehicle, a Lexus GX470, owned and photographed by Brian McGee. Photo by Bryon Dorr Photo by Brian McGee Photo by Mercedes Lilienthal Photo by Mercedes Lilienthal Photo by Andre Alvarez Adventure Features Adventures abound in Tread July/August 2021 with international stories from Peru and Australia, while we also take a closer look at fishing and pet travel safety. Ashley Giordano shares her journey through Northern Peru complemented with husband Richard’s eye-catching photography we relish and admire. We are introduced to outdoor cooking extraordinaire, Sophie Hollingsworth, who resides in Australia. Mercedes Lilienthal shares the story of how this city slicker moved to the Outback and learned to cook simply over an open fire. Photo by Bianca Jordan And if cooking over open fire is your forte, then brushing up on how to obtain your own fresh catch in “A Fish Out of Water” will appeal to you. New to the Tread contributor lineup, Matt Hardinge shares with us his advice on why fishing is the perfect pairing to overlanding. He explains why fishing can give something to look forward to on your next trip. And what would an overlanding trip be without your best friend? In Tread July/August 2021, Matt Hardinge also shares his tips for safe travels with your dog, a great read for any dog owner. To supplement the travel tips, Tread July/August 2021 also includes a dog product buyer’s guide to keep your pup’s camp kit complete. Photo by Matt Hardinge How-to and Industry News Any good auto magazine isn’t complete with out any tech tips or industry scoop. Tread July/August 2021 provides both. Mercedes Lilienthal provides a detailed write-up about the basics of winching. We also take a closer look at the man and his story behind the famous Active Cargo bed rack by Leitner Designs. Learn why innovation and detailed design comes naturally to its founder, Bernhard Leitner. Photo by Mercedes Lilienthal Gear And last, the gear lineup in Tread July/August 2021 is unstoppable and sustainable. John Pangilinan shares with you gear from companies that put the environment first and do their part to lessen their carbon footprint and create goods from sustainable products. And as always, we give you the latest in automotive accessories, camp gear, and pocket knives. Decked keeps sustainability in mind when manufacturing their products. TABLE OF CONTENTS Tread July/August 2021 – FEATURES 36 MAUL-CRAWLER CHASING THE PERFECT MEMORY 48 ENGINEERING THROUGH BLOODLINE LEITNER DESIGNS PROVES HOW GENERATIONS PUSH INNOVATION. 56 OFF-ROAD READY WINCHING KNOW-HOW AND TECHNIQUES 62 FOUR WHEELS AND FOUR LEGS TIPS TO ENSURE SAFE AND SMOOTH ADVENTURES, ON- AND OFF-ROAD 70 THE UTV OFF-ROAD EXPERIENCE A CAN-AM COMMANDER XT-P ADVENTURE 82 THE PATH LESS TRAVELED AN OVERLAND JOURNEY THROUGH NORTHERN PERÚ 90 REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE. A GUIDE TO REYCLED PRODUCTS 102 A COMMUNITY-BUILT 2019 SUBARU CROSSTREK THIS COMPACT COMMUTER VEHICLE TURNED INTO OVERLANDING EXPLORER. 114 A FISH OUT OF WATER OVERLAND ADVENTURES BECOME MORE FULFILLING WHEN YOU’RE FISHING. 122 STARS VS. SPACE DUELING DELICAS OF THE 1980s AND 1990s 136 ‘PAW-SOME’ CANINE GEAR THE LATEST PRODUCTS FOR YOUR ADVENTURE PET 142 FUELED BY FIRE CREATIVE, HERITAGE-STYLE CAMP COOKING Tread July/August 2021 – DEPARTMENTS 8 EDITOR’S LETTER 14 OUTFITTED A ROUNDUP OF THE LATEST AUTOMOTIVES ACCESSORIES 16 GEAR BOX SUPPLIES FOR LIFE OFF THE BEATEN PATH 20 ROCK ’N’ ROLL PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD. 22 MADE THE CUT POCKET KNIVES FOR EVERYDAY USE 24 WATERBORNE BOTE DEUS AERO 11’ CLASSIC TEAK INFLATABLE KAYAK 28 VIEWFINDER THE ART OF AERIAL IMAGING … AT YOUR FINGERTIPS 150 COOKING IN STYLE COMPACT VERSATILITY 154 LAST
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