Tabla de contenidos para January/February 2018 en TREAD

As one year ends and another begins, I find myself scratching my head wondering where this past year has gone? I suppose time does fly when you’re having fun. It’s been both a thrilling and challenging time maintaining and growing Tread to be a magazine that like-minded enthusiasts can enjoy. As regular readers of Tread may have noticed, the magazine is growing in terms of content and page count. We’ve added about 30 pages into Tread compared to a year ago. In a time when they say, “print is dead,” it’s really something special and a testament to the popularity of automotive adventure and outdoor lifestyle. Many of you may have also noticed that Tread’s website [treadmagazine.com] has really grown into its own with constantly updated, original and exclusive web…

O1. UST SURVIVAL BLANKET 2.0 The versatile, lightweight UST Survival Blanket 2.0 provides all-weather protection by reflecting your own body heat back to you. Windproof and waterproof, it can also be used as an emergency lean-to shelter, ground cloth, additional warmth for sleeping bags, and for wrapping cold or frozen food during transport. It’s ideal for carrying in a daypack for emergencies, or as part of an emergency kit for your car or home. MSRP: $20 ustbrands.com O2. NO. 4 ST. JAMES BROWN & BLUE AROMATIC SMOKING FUEL Are you a BBQ fan? Experience smoke flavor like you’ve never tasted before. Brown & Blue is an aromatic smoking fuel for the BBQ pit or backyard grill. BBQ masters have known the secret of smoking using pecan shells for…

Gone are the days of portable cassette players, minidisc players, and CD players. Technology has evolved making it easy to play your favorite tunes through your smartphone, laptop, or even through your vehicle, and with the rise of Bluetooth—a wireless short-range communications technology—it’s become even more convenient to enjoy music on the go. Whether you prefer to listen to music through your own playlist via iTunes, stream it through Pandora, Spotify, or any of the other apps available, or if you prefer to listen to a good Audible book, podcast or just want more sound for that Netflix show or movie while camping, tailgating, spending a day on the lake, or any other outdoor activity, a good portable Bluetooth speaker comes in handy. Available in all shapes, sizes, and with…

VEHICLE RECOVERY: Built Warn 8274-50 Winch w/ 200 feet of Master Pull 5/16" Superline, Warn 3/4" Epic Shackles, Warn Tree Protector, Warn Winch Damper, Factor 55 Flatlink Expert, 3x Master Pull Snatch Blocks, Master Pull Super Yanker Kinetic Rope, Master Pull Superline 100’ 5/16” Winch Extension, 48” Hi-Lift X-Treme Jack, Hi-Lift HA-500 Handle-All Multi-Purpose Tool, Hi-Lift LM-100 Lift-Mate, Reese Jack Foot Plate, ARB Bushranger X-Jack Air Jack, Pull-Pal 11K lb Winch Anchor, Maxtrax EMERGENCY SUPPLIES: Extensive Trauma Kit (in MOLLE pouches on tailgate fold down table), Blackhawk Fast Attack Litter, MS-2000 Distress Maker Strobe Light, 3x Fire Extinguishers, Stihl MS-211 Chainsaw Mounted on Bug-Out-Rack…

There’s no question that the off-road industry is on a record trajectory. Look around your neighborhood and you’re bound to see at least a couple of off-road capable trucks, jeeps and SUVs around, if not more. As we walked down the aisles of the south hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center (temporary home of many truck accessory and tire manufacturers) during the 2017 SEMA Show, we were inundated with the incredible selection an off-road tire shopper has at their disposal. As off-road enthusiasts, we are truly fortunate to have so many different kinds of tires to choose from. Tires vary from one another in just about every aspect, from tread pattern and rubber compound, to sidewall construction and even seasonal rating. Especially for those who go off-road, finding the…

“YOU’LL NOTICE THAT A LOT OF THINGS ON THIS BUILD DON’T LOOK ‘RIGHT,’ OR ACTUALLY LOOK BETTER THAN THEY SHOULD FOR A ‘88 BJ75 MODEL VEHICLE.” Maltec, in Germany, created this truly exceptional overland vehicle build. It is based on a ‘88 Toyota 70 Series Land Cruiser single cab pickup, which has been updated with many parts off a ‘14 model. That upgrade process is worthy of discussion itself, but what puts this rig truly over the top is the full carbon fiber camper mounted to it. While this incredible rig is currently in the U.S. with a tourist visa, you might just see it—and many like it—on our roads more permanently soon. This 70 Series Land Cruiser build debuted in the U.S. at the 2017 Overland Expo East event…

O1. MISHIMOTO JEEP WRANGLER JK BAFFLED OIL CATCH CAN While it’s easy to get carried away having fun in your Jeep, it’s important to pay attention to its engine and make sure it’s in good working order. Mishimoto’s JK 3.8L V6 Baffled Oil Catch Can kit uses a 2 ounce can to help reduce the amount of harmful blow-by oil that coats your intake tracts and cakes your valves with carbon deposits. Internal air diverters slow incoming air for more effective air/oil separation. MSRP: $260 mishimoto.com O2. TIMBREN ACTIVE OFF-ROAD BUMPSTOPS Increase control and smooth out your vehicle’s ride with Timbren’s Active Off-Road Bumpstops. Made of durable, natural rubber, they smooth out the ride while supplying tough control to your suspension. These Active Off-Road Bumpstops are available for…

“TWENTYFOUR ADVENTURE OFTENTIMES EXPLORES NEW TERRAIN ON COURSES THAT TAKE THEM DAYS OR SOMETIMES EVEN WEEKS TO COMPLETE.” What’s better than adventuring your way through hundreds, or better yet, thousands of miles of rough terrain in a dialed-in rig? Doing it with a group of good friends on incredible trails while discovering the most beautiful places imaginable. If that sounds good to you—and it should—meet a group that does it at least a few of times a year. Embarking on new off-road journeys any chance they get, a group of friends that go by the moniker of twentyfour adventure oftentimes explores new terrain on courses that take them days or sometimes even weeks, when time provides, to complete. Usually their journeys take them across multiple states, always in search of…

The right tool for the job.” The old saying, as cliché as it might be, still rings true today. Using the right tool for the job, such as the correct sized wrench or screwdriver, is paramount when it comes to any repair or install job, but it doesn’t stop there. Flashlights are also invaluable tools not only at night or in low light areas, but in the bright sunlight as well. If you’ve ever crawled under your truck to check out the undercarriage and realized that the bright surrounding light drowns out what you’re trying to look at, you’ll know what we mean. Carrying a flashlight everywhere you go can be handy, but sometimes it just isn’t practical. For those times, a compact key-chain flashlight can do just the trick.…

If we could have one modification on an overland-style vehicle—just one—it wouldn’t be lockers or light bars. It wouldn’t be a snorkel or a roof tent, and it definitely wouldn’t be blingy suspension. It would be access to compressed air. Why? Because airing down and being able to fix a flat in the middle of nowhere is more important than anything else, without air, you’re dead in the water. An aired-down tire is not only more durable in most off-road scenarios, but it is also the number one thing that affects the ride quality of your vehicle off-road. Airing down also plays a huge role in the amount of traction you’re able to put down to the ground. So there’s all this talk about airing down, but that’s the easy…

If you’ve ever owned a bag from The North Face, Burton, or countless other brands, there’s a good chance that Douglas Davidson of The Brown Buffalo played a role in the creation of that bag. He’s the creative mind behind some of your favorite bags and accessories. With over 15 years of experience few designers can rival his wealth of bag making knowledge. Years of working alongside many brands has culminated to the launch of his own label, The Brown Buffalo, named after his design firm, where he’s able to create products without compromise that fit his style and standards. As you walk inside the The Brown Buffalo studio located in Costa Mesa, California, you’ll first come across their brand new showroom with the latest products on display. Through a…

What kind of wheels are you rolling on right now? If you answered stock, you just failed this pop quiz. It’s time to step it up and give your ride what it deserves—some well-deserved upgrades in the style department. This selection of new wheels are made to not only turn heads and earn you the nod of respect from fellow drivers, but also enhance your truck, Jeep or SUV’s performance and durability on the rough trails ahead. Which rims will you choose? MAMBA/M19 Mamba’s M19 features a rugged and precise 6 -“D” shaped window design with drill holes along the rim edge. Available in 5-Lug, 6-Lug and 8-Lug options, the M19 comes in 15x8, 16x8, 17x9 18x9 and 20x9 sizes. mambawheels.com ICON ALLOYS/REBOUND The Rebound combines sharp lines, a concave…

RANGE 5-7 miles TOP SPEED 19 mph RECHARGE TIME 20 mins. URL onewheel.com O1 PERFORMANCE SPEED Maximum speed is rated at 19 mph or 30 kph. Uphill or downhill, Onewheel+ provides incredibly smooth, controllable power. RANGE Onewheel+ range is listed at 5 to 7 miles or 8 to 11 kilometers per charge. That’s plenty of fun on the trails or wherever your journey may take you. TIRE The board’s single wheel is an Italian made go-kart racing slick, a scaled down version of a Formula 1 racing tire. O2 TECH MOTOR The new Hypercore motor technology provides incredibly smooth power and torque to climb over anything. It features quieter operation with a better top speed. LIGHTING Bright LED headlights and taillights automatically reverse when you switch direction. REGENERATIVE Onewheel+’s regenerative…

“IT WASN’T LONG BEFORE LANGLOIS WAS ITCHING FOR SOMETHING ELSE TO PUT IN THE QUEUE AND DECIDED TO LOOK FOR SOMETHING SIMILAR TO THE FJ40 OF HIS CHILDHOOD DREAMS.” Having been an auto enthusiast since he could scoot a Hot Wheels die-cast around, it was then no surprise Herbert Langlois III would own his first car even before obtaining a driver’s license. During these same teen years is when Langlois spotted a strange Jeep on his way to school. It stood out sitting on a major street in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, surrounded by small compact cars. Since it didn’t have any notable emblems, it was hard for him to identify or even describe it when he asked his father what it might be. After a week of driving past it,…

Any respectable off-road enthusiast would be remiss if they passed up on a chance to visit Ouray, Colorado, especially if you’re already driving through the area. Known as “The Switzerland of America” for its scenic views and architectural charm, the town of approximately 1,000 people is home to what vehicle-bound adventurers like to call “The Jeeping Capital of the World” due to its wide and numerous variety of vehicle-friendly (and sometimes unfriendly in a good way) trails. Located in southwestern Colorado, Ouray is a prime basecamp for not only off-road explorations, but any number of activities such as hiking, biking, or camping. Visit ancient Native American ruins or even ride on a historic steam train, Ouray has plenty of attractions to pique your interest. If you need a break from…

“THE TRIED AND TRUE MOLLE PLATFORM IS UTILIZED THROUGHOUT THE JEEP, WITH ATTACHMENT POINTS ON THE REAR TAILGATE FOLD DOWN TABLE, UNIVERSAL HOLSTER MOUNT IN THE DRIVER’S FOOT WELL, DOOR POUCH MOUNTS AND FRONT AND REAR OVERHEAD PANELS.” Sure, this Jeep JKU just looks like a super-clean military themed build, but there is SO much more than meets the eye! The attention to detail, especially when it comes to functionality on this vehicle, is second to none. Al DeOrleans built this impressive Jeep as a daily driver, family wheeler/overland vehicle, emergency response vehicle, to attract charity donors and eventually to be his son’s, age eight, first vehicle. DeOrleans knows a thing or two about building and using off-road vehicles around the globe, and this build is a culmination of his…

With Alpine meadows, rolling hills, sheer mountain walls and glacier carved valleys, you pretty much have your pick of terrain when heading deep into the Big Horn National Forest in central Wyoming. With over 1,500 trails and 32 campgrounds, there is ample opportunity to explore the backcountry. The summer season at elevation is a delight all by itself, but traveled in winter—with the landscapes blanketed in a layer of snow and ice—can be a breathtaking experience. However, Old Man Winter is an unforgiving jerk if you roll even one wheel into his domain unprepared. Proper winter camping can be a very rewarding experience, as long as you always err on the side of caution. The key to a successful winter camping trip is having the right gear and becoming an…

“THE WHEELS WERE DESIGNED, PROTOTYPED, AND FINALLY PRODUCED WITH HIS TRUCK AS THE GUINEA PIG. THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS, LONGSTRETH SHARED THE INITIAL DESIGNS ON PUBLIC FORUMS TO GAUGE INTEREST AND SHOWCASE THE NEW WHEELS.” What do you do when you get older, start a family, get a dog and have a passion for the outdoors? You buy a truck. Then the problem becomes which truck to get, as you justify your needs and wants and get realistic with your budget. Luckily, for Corey Longstreth, the decision to select the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road as the platform for his project was an easy one. “It’s the complete package.” The truck checked off all of the boxes for what he wanted in off-road capability, from accessibility to aftermarket components—and with good…

Growing up in the mid-Atlantic I wasn’t introduced to snow sport culture until my senior trip in high school, by way of an icy hill in southern Pennsylvania, which they called a ski resort. From that day forward I’ve been hooked on letting gravity pull me down hill on snow. While the icy hills of man-made snow in the Eastern U.S. were my initial training grounds, I now regularly chase steep and deep fresh powder turns around the globe. Powder skiing/snowboarding is a magical thing, no matter your ability level. Even as a stark beginner it’s hard not to laugh and play as you fall your way down a mountain in soft deep snow. As an intermediate or advanced rider powder is what fills the dreams of so many year…