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As we tumble into fall, people are still doing their best to get away from home and seek solace. Personally, I’ve found peace and sanity from the current, interesting climate with short getaways and time with Mother Nature. I’ve also started a new pr

One major way to update the look and feel of your ride, whether it’s brand new, off the showroom floor, or if it has seen its fair share of trails, is to swap out its wheels for ones that are more capable and better looking than your stock rollers. A

Armorlite provides an entirely new level of durability, style, and performance in a complete replacement flooring system for the Jeep Wrangler. It is easy to install, easy to clean, enables draining of the floor area, provides sure footing, and subst

Adventurers can’t help but heed to the call of the wild, whether on four wheels, two wheels, or even on their own two feet. As long as there’s someplace to wander, the consummate explorer will push forward. For those looking for the ultimate expressi

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 ligh

The transformation of a stock vehicle to a heavily modified rig is unique for every owner. Whether it is brand new or used, at some point a decision is made to add a couple of parts here and there, and before you know it, the vehicle barely resembles

Wanderlust has taken a stronghold; its grip strengthens as each day passes. From wintertime doldrums to COVID-19 and beyond, we’re ready to get out. We’re excited to explore new territory, especially remote areas that boast a variety of terrain and o

The Jeep Wrangler has set the bar in the off-road world for decades, and its reputation as a capable trail rig is undisputed. But when the Gladiator JT debuted in 2019—the brand’s first pickup in nearly 30 years—it rattled the industry, receiving pra

Before you head out on your next adventure with precious camera gear you may want to consider how you store and carry it. A broken camera can ruin just about any trip, whether it’s an expensive DSLR or mirrorless option, or even a less-expensive GoPr

There’s a big problem with camping these days. With a vast ocean of different products out on the market, those who want to get into adventuring are intimidated to start by its perceived price of entry and vehicle choice. It doesn’t help seeing peopl

On my third lap of a 10-mile-long, closed-loop, off-road course in Midlothian, Texas, I realized two things: I was having heap big fun motoring the refreshed ’20 Nissan Titan Pro-4X at speeds far faster than 90 percent of its buyers would ever think

Many brands share a common origin story where the founder has a need for something that isn’t readily available in the market or that he feels can be improved upon and decides to do it for himself. The idea for WANDRD was born as two brothers, Ryan a

Car people are always car people. One may find their interest begin in one genre and as he or she matures, those interests change. However, it’s worth good money to bet those very people still turn their heads at the sound of a throaty engine or at t

Throughout my time on the African continent, I’ve seen thousands of AK-47 rifles. I have become very accustomed to them being a part of everyday life, though after only 20 minutes in Ethiopia I see things are very different. In stark contrast to what

Pete Stajduhar is a Connecticut native and electrical contractor by trade. He specializes in power systems for places like hospitals, marinas, and remote islands. This is to say that Stajduhar thrives on engineering challenges and appreciates integra

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 runn

Sitting down to a hot meal after a full day on the trail is always something to look forward to. The process of getting said meal made, however, can go either way. As with everything else in life, the right tool can make tasks such as campsite cookin