Rogue One leads the pack, making sure all of the roads are passable. Slave One calls into the radio that everything is clear, serving as the last tail gunner who makes sure no one is left behind. Out of the corner of your eye, you see Ghost speeding by, looking for the best area to set up for pictures. You are 1 of 30 vehicles split into 3 groups, following Red Leader, Blue Leader, or Gold Leader. You are traversing 200-plus miles of backcountry roads, stopping at unique points of interest, hanging out with old and new friends, enjoying a potluck, winning in a raffle, and socializing next to epic bonfires every night. This is what you’ll experience on the Rogue Overland Expedition.
Off-road enthusiasts globally are eagerly awaiting INEOS Grenadier updates, especially those from the United States and Canada. We recently got a chance to go off-roading in an INEOS Grenadier prototype in Hambach, France—the only outlet from North America to do so. Plus, INEOS invited Media from Poland, Belgium, Scotland, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and the UK. In addition to mud-filled action, we toured INEOS’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, giving us an in-depth, in-person look at the upcoming off-roader.
Lucky 8 Off-Road continues to unlock the full potential of modern Land Rover vehicles for proper off-road and overland adventures with Proud Rhino. Its approach to vehicle modification is all about functional upgrades that work in harmony with the OEM vehicle systems and are nearly all reversible to OEM spec. That all sounds easy, but it is anything but to do correctly.
Recently, Tread Magazine's Managing Editor Ryan Price found himself with the perfect chance to try out some new tires. Ryan's daily driver is a 2017 Ford F250, which he also takes off-road in his free time so that he can campout with his son's boy scout troop. Nexen has any size you can imagine for all-terrain tires, and we chose a 35 by 12 1/2-inch tire mounted on an 18-inch wheel for the Ford F250.
Overlanding Without a 4x4: Tips and Advice for Success on the Trail
We spend a lot of time talking about 4×4 vehicles. Caring for them, upgrading them, building them, exploring in them, fixing them, restoring them… the list goes on and on. Of course we think the world of our 4×4 vehicles – we couldn’t go overlanding without them. Or can we? Let’s talk about what you can do if you want to go overlanding but don’t already own a tricked-out 4Runner. Depending on your vehicle and the trip you’re taking, what you’ll be able to do is going to vary. If you’re looking to go “crossoverlanding” in a smaller SUV or midsize hatchback with AWD, you’ll likely be able to do more than someone in a Prius. If a Prius is what you’re working with, though, we admire your effort! Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and we’re happy you’re getting out there.
The road circles the base of a pine-crested mountain, undulating through stream beds and over crags of rock. From your windshield, the mountain’s peak appears rugged, breathtaking and inspiring; the cool air at the top must be crystal clear and pure. But to your dismay, the road begins to descend and twist back under the canopy of the forest and the views from the summit of the mountain become lost. What’s up there? What’s the view like? Your Jeep can’t traverse the narrow trail, so you’ll never know if you stay behind the wheel that you could have experienced the best views or the highest peak or the sweetest mountain spring on foot. Sometimes it’s best to leave the rig behind because hiking can be a cathartic, purifying, and liberating experience just as much as navigating a technical trail or reaching your journey’s end. You’re only going to find out what’s on top of that mountain if you put on your boots, grab your gear, and start hiking.
