Our weekly rundown on the latest in the outdoor adventure lifestyle
Black Rhino Wheel Contest Giveaway!
We're teaming up with Black Rhino to bring you a new set of wheels! Show us your rig and tell us why your truck needs an upgrade. You'll be entered to win 4 wheels from Black Rhino cast or Flow Form Technology lineup; non-beadlock only. Our readers will vote for the rig they love most.
Off-roading by its very nature usually leads to some degree of rock crawling. Some of us may enjoy mellow fire roads with a quick dip into black diamond territory while others live for extreme pucker-level crawling. No matter which kind of off roading you enjoy, it’s always nice to know your rig can handle anything you throw at it. Although nothing can replace the rush of taking your rig out on a trail, there is something that may come close. Scale RC rock crawlers have been booming as of late, and they’re getting more and more realistic with each generation.
In this edition of Outfitted, we’re bringing you only the toughest gear. We searched to find gear that would up the power and utility of your rig that also stands up to both the elements and tough usage. We’re hard on our gear, and we bet you are too. Keep reading for our picks for gear that won’t fall apart on the job.
Truckfest PNW is kicking off on October 1st this year at the Spokane County Fair & Expo Center in Spokane. Powered by Diesel World and Tread Magazines, this one-day event is one you don’t want to miss! For truck and outdoor enthusiasts, Truckfest PNW is the place to be for a day filled with plenty to do and see, no matter what you’re looking for. With training seminars to learn from, a truck show to explore, parts manufacturers and more, there’s something for everyone.
Elka is a full-scale manufacturing operation providing high end shock absorbers for not only trucks and Jeeps but also ATVs, UTVs, and motocross vehicles. They’ve developed a product line-up for each offered vehicle configuration with multiple options, from entry level aftermarket OE replacement to fully adjustable models for extreme usage in difficult conditions. Elka’s latest lineup of off-road shocks features influence from their racing background and an awareness of the versatility we overlanders need from our rigs.
Valkyrie Racing Conquered the Antarctic in a Vintage Porche 356
After experiencing over five decades of life, Renée Brinkerhoff wanted to give back. Her age and lack of experience didn’t make her falter—she went big and decided to race every continent to help end child trafficking. This was the impetus for the Valkyrie Racing Porsche 356 and the Project 356 World Rally Tour.
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