TREAD的March/April 2018目录

01. DRY GUY/FORCE DRY DX BOOT AND GLOVE DRYER From rain-soaked hiking boots to sweaty ski boots and soggy gloves filled with melting snow, the Force Dry DX dries a variety of footwear and gloves in about an hour; leaving you to start your day with dry, comfortable hands and feet. Utilizing gentle forced air and heating to around 105°F, it quickly removes moisture and helps prevent the growth of fungus and bacteria that cause odors and deteriorate your footwear over time. It is does not shrink, warp or otherwise harm custom fit liners. MSRP: $80 dryguy.com 02. GSI/BUGABOO CUP The Bugaboo is an unbelievably light, folding handle cup that is as strong as it is eye catching. Hold your favorite beverage or measure out the ingredients for your next…

For many years, we’ve relied on an old two-burner camp stove for any outdoor cooking needs that arise, from camping to tailgating and everything in between. It was an old stove, passed down from family member to family member for decades. As with many portable stoves, it was your run of the mill stove, nothing fancy: red in color, fueled by propane—you get the picture. It simply got the job done and served us well. When looking into the modern day equivalents to our old reliable model, we didn’t expect to find many differences between the older stoves and a brand new one. After all, from the outside they roughly look the same. Well, what we found out was a classic case of not judging a book by its cover,…

“WITH FIVE YEARS OF BUILDING, TESTING AND REFINING THIS BUILD, VUKOVICH HAS LITTLE MORE TO DO BESIDES ENJOY THE FRUITS OF HIS LABOR.” A passion for working on cars, camping, off-road adventure and Nissan have lead Andrew Vukovich to build one truly impressive off-road capable overland Xterra. This build and these passions have also lead him to start Rogue Overland, with his two best friends, Nick and Alex, who also own Xterras and share the same passions. The company is an online resource for Nissan lovers in the overland community, which aims to inspire others to follow their adventure dreams. Vehicle Adventure Passion Vukovich has been a proper petrol head from a very young age. He attended the INDY500 with his Dad when he was only 5 years old, and…

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01. COLBY VALVE/TIRE VALVE SYSTEMS One major problem you can encounter when traveling down desolate paths is a broken tire valve stem. One hard impact and you’re in a world of hurt. Don’t take the risk. Colby Valves are 20 times stronger than normal valves and install in about one minute from the outside of the wheel. Three versions are available: emergency, ultimate, and XL emergency. Colby’s Emergency Valves are even 100-percent tool free making them great for trailside repairs. MSRP: $30-35 colbyvalve.com 02. DICKIES/874 FLEX WORK PANTS Dickies has modified their classic 874 work pant with different fitting and added flex fabric to enhance durability and longevity, making your pants last longer than the rest. Mechanical stretch is added for additional comfort and to keep you moving in the…

Brady Horrace is used to four-wheel-drive VW buses like the Vanago Syncro, however, they were never really designed to do the level of off-roading that he was pushing them to do. Besides, in today’s market, they were getting really expensive to buy and maintain. Horrace decided it was time to find something more capable than a VW bus, but he still wanted something somewhat unique, which took out the usual off-road suspects, such as Jeeps and Toyotas, from his choices. He remembered that he had run across the Pinzguaer sometime ago, and it now looked like the vehicle he was itching for. He did some more research on them only to discover a company in California called Expedition Imports had the answer. The company specializes in importing surplus military vehicles…

Smartphones are not cheap. A solid protective case is needed to protect your valuable investment. Replacing or repairing a smartphone can be expensive, time consuming and a pain to deal with. The latest models such as the iPhone X feature more glass than ever and a single drop can not only put a dent in the screen, but also in your wallet. When looking for the right case, you should first know what type of protection you want and what type of user you are. Are you an extreme athlete that needs ultimate protection in case of high speed or a high drop? Do your activities involve water or snow? Do know the difference between “water resistant” and “waterproof”? Most of the newer phones on the market are, in fact,…

Much to the chagrin of off-road enthusiasts worldwide, the record-breaking 38-year reign of the first Mercedes-Benz G-Class is about to come to an end. Before the company goes fiddling with the formula, we need to drive the latest, beastliest iteration of the original. To understand this G—to really understand it—we need to first understand where it’s coming from. Developed as a workhorse for the military in the ’70s, its rugged fundamentals have changed little to this day. That’s to say, if there’s a stereotype of German things being overbuilt, the G-Class is the poster boy. It’s the little things, like how the windows are mounted in thick rubber to function the same way as the outside of a woofer, allowing the glass to articulate independent of the body, just in…

“IN 1984, TOYOTA RELEASED ITS 4RUNNER SUV. IT QUICKLY WON THE HEARTS OF ADVENTURERS AND OFF-ROAD THRILL SEEKERS WITH ITS ULTRA-CAPABLE HILUX DERIVED UNDERPINNINGS.” Off-road enthusiasts have probably noticed that late-model Toyota trucks and SUVs have skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years. In a world traditionally dominated by Jeeps, Toyota’s line up of off-road capable vehicles are showing up on the trail in ever increasing numbers. As popular as its trucks are now, it can be easy to forget that Toyota’s long-standing relationship with off-roaders has spanned over half a century. Most notable of these classic Toyota’s are the Land Cruiser 40 series, or FJ40 for short. These boxy off-roaders are now considered collector's items to many and the only way to cruise unpaved roads to others. Its…

Cellular dead zones. We’ve all driven through them before. These black holes of communication can appear along a highway in the middle of nowhere (where you expect them) or smack dab in the middle of even the most densely populated cities (where you don’t expect them). You can try switching service providers, but odds are often times you’ll only end up swapping one dead zone for another. There must be a better way to ensure that your voice and digital coverage area are solid. After experiencing intermittent signals for both voice and digital services on our latest road trip, we decided that we had enough. It’s not like we were travelling down to Tierra del Fuego or someplace even more exotic. We simply drove from Santa Barbara to San Diego,…

Harsh weather and road conditions can do a number on your vehicle, and it can only get worse for your wheels. Be prepared with a set of high-quality rims that can take the punishment of prodding through everything from near flood-like conditions to blizzards to roads so potholed that you feel like you’re riding through a black diamond rated trail—all while looking good. Earn points for style and survivability with this latest selection of off-road ready wheels. BLACK RHINO/OVERLAND Overland is a fresh take on the classic split five-spoke design that integrates an outer bolted lip. The Overland’s lip provides safe bead seating for oversized tires. To cover the full range of stock and lifted off-highway vehicles, Overland offroad rims are available in 17X8 , 17x9.5 ,18X8, 18x9.5, and 20x9.5…

FRAMESET Salsa Carbon DRIVETRAIN SRAM FORK 511mm (100mm) BOTTOM BRACKET 100mm SADDLE WTB Volt Pro SIZES XS, S, M, L, XL 01 FRAME HIGH-MODULUS CARBON FRAME & FORK Lightweight, but tough with excellent stiffness and vibration damping BEARPAW CARBON FORK Its 150mm thru-axle increases stiffness and steering precision. SALSA FAT BIKE GEOMETRY Short chain stays are paired with the appropriate head tube angle and fork offset to create a fat bike that steers well in loose conditions while remaining extremely nimble and agile, despite the massive wheels and tires. FRONT & REAR THRU-AXLES Thru-axles solidify both the front and rear ends’ precise steering and wheel tracking on rough surfaces. 02 ACCESSORIES HYDRATION FRIENDLY Carry as many as 5 water bottles; 3 on the frame, 2 on the fork. REAR RACK…

Derrick Filkins sits at a table littered with pieces of deer hair, bits of dubbing and a dozen flies he just finished tying for the upcoming weekend. Snow-white hair and a well-groomed mustache give him a distinguished, gentlemanly look—a guise of well-weathered, yet well-mannered. His sweat-stained visor, pastel colored shirt and khaki shorts are fitting for a man who’s spent a considerable amount of time chasing bonefish, permit and tarpon in some of the world’s most exotic places. From the trout-rich rivers of Canada to the shallow water flats of Christmas Island, Filkins has been privileged to fish a considerable number of first-class destinations. His most recent trip was to Nicaragua, which resulted in a smorgasbord of tuna, tarpon, snook, and mahi. Filkins’ wanderlust and book-worthy tales would make most…

“WIRTH HAS BUILT A HOME FOR HIS FAMILY THAT HE CAN BE PROUD OF AND SHOULD TAKE THEM ON MANY FUN ADVENTURES FOR YEARS TO COME.” Aaron Wirth works events all over the country, mostly for Ninkasi Brewing, and was in need of a new office and home on wheels. He and his wife Renee decided that they’d sell their home in Eugene, Oregon, and hit the road full time. This meant that the new rig would need to be both comfortable and capable, while housing two humans and two large dogs, and hauling a plethora of adventure sports equipment and event infrastructure. After looking at all the different overland vehicles available, and utilizing his previous experience with truck campers, Wirth decided the best bang for his buck would be…

Keeping your eye on the time is key to meeting trail distance goals and making sure you rendezvous with the rest of the group when you’re supposed to. Sure, nearly all modern vehicles may have a clock of some sort built into them, having a method of telling time strapped to your wrist is still a necessity when exploring the wilderness on foot. Besides, it’s always good to have a back up plan. Some watches go beyond just telling the time by offering you a way to calculate everything from direction, distance and elapsed time to projecting future weather conditions and more. As practical as a good watch may be, choosing one that matches your style is key too. Let’s take a look at a selection of the latest watches…

There comes a time in an off roader’s life when the factory bumper that came with your ride just doesn't cut it anymore. For many, the stock bumper just can’t withstand the beating of a trip through rough and tumble trails. Other times, an upgrade is required purely for utility issues. Winches add recovery capability that any self-respecting off-road vehicle may require and chances are its factory bumper does not have provisions for one. Besides, we also think they look cool as hell. The proper installation of a winch to your vehicle is paramount in terms of safety for you and those around you. Pulling yourself, or someone else, out of trouble or an obstruction out of the path should be your main concern; worrying that your winch’s mount will…

In 1984, Toyota introduced the first generation 4Runner to the United States. The N60 Series 4Runner was an evolution of the HiLux short bed pickup with the most notable changes being the rear body panels and removable fiberglass top. Aside from those features, mechanically the 4Runner and HiLux were mostly identical. The 4Runner was equipped with Toyota’s now tried and true carbureted 22R and fuel-injected 22RE power plants. Horsepower numbers where decent with the 22R being rated at 100 hp and the 22RE at 116. Both motors could have been equipped with either the W56 five-speed fully-synchronized manual transmission or the A340F 4-speed automatic transmission. The 5-speed was the better of the two choices because the lower gearing allowed for more finesse off-road. The 4Runner also carried over the Aisin…