TREAD July/August 2024

EDITOR'S LETTER Can everyone say SUMMER!?! I love the warmer, longer days this time of year. I feel like it allows for so many more adventures in the back country and, of course, time on the river. Fortunately, I get to spend the summer a stone’s throw away from the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Park in eastern Idaho. What’s nice is there are still so many places that are less traveled, and you can truly get away. What are your plans for summer? Do you have any backpacking or camping trips planned? Wild overlanding adventures? Road trips with family or friends? Let us know—and send us your pictures! Our July/August issue has a little of everything. You will find an overland fly fishing adventure, purpose built off-road rigs, and…

01. RHINO-RACK HARD SHELL ROOFTOP TENT Ready to elevate your camping game? Look no further than the lightweight Rhino-Rack hard shell rooftop tent, tipping the scales at a mere 139 pounds. With the ability to carry up to 44 pounds of gear on top, this rugged beauty has the capacity to cater to all your expedition needs. Get ready to snooze in style on the luxurious 70mm high density mattress as you bask in the thrill of the great outdoors. Need to hit the road? No worries! The convenient bedding storage feature allows you to keep things tidy and secure during transit and storage. With internal storage pockets and boot bags, you’ll have your essentials neatly organized at all times. Rain won’t dampen your spirits either, thanks to the thermally…

01. 179 EDC/ EASY-SLIDE WITH LARGE FLEX LOOP Introducing the 1791 EDC heavy-duty easy-slide with large flex-loop tool organizer for large/XL multitools used by tradespeople and everyday carry enthusiasts. Crafted from full-grain American leather, this versatile organizer securely holds all your essential tools and accessories. Experience unmatched convenience and efficiency with this stylish and durable tool pouch. MSRP: $49.99 1791edc.com 02. KORKERS/ FISH FLIP Experience all-day comfort with art and sole. Featuring Cush-Tech anatomical molded premium EVA. Grip all terrain with a non-marking Kling-On Deck rubber with incredible grip on wet surfaces. Not to forget the star of the show, beautiful fish prints from Derek DeYoung—one of the greatest fish artists of our time. MSRP: $74.99 korkers.com 03. PELICAN/ 1510 CARRY-ON PROTECTOR CASE The Pelican 1510 Protector Case provides military-grade…

“UNDERNEATH THE GORGEOUS ALL-METAL BODY IS A FULL CUSTOM TUBE CHASSIS WHICH HAS BEEN MATCHED WITH A AR500 SKID PLATE WITH UHMW COATING TO PROTECT THE UNDERCARRIAGE FROM ANY DAMAGE.” Purpose-built rigs can be found all over the country these days, from overlanders to full-on race trucks. But not often do we come across a vehicle so custom, so capable, and with an owner not afraid to drive the wheels off as we did when we laid eyes on Winston—the Jeep YJ owned by Nick Sessions, owner and operator of Session Motorsports in Laporte, Colorado. What a treat it was to spend a couple of hours pouring over the details of this rig and getting to see just how capable of a rig Nick built as the ultimate off-road machine,…

“MAINTAINING ITS 3.4L TWIN-TURBOCHARGED V-6, TOM'S SEQUOIA IS READY TO TAKE ON BOTH PAVEMENT AND DIRT, BOASTING ADDED UPGRADES FROM A K&N PERFORMANCE FILTERS AND MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM.” Having an off-road-ready rig can take on many different forms, from dirt bikes and side-by-sides to prerunners and full-fledged rock crawlers. While very different, each of these off-road vehicles is purpose built for the terrain and obstacles they might encounter, with the most prevalent upgrades industry-wide culminating in the suspension systems. Built to explore the great outdoors by way of back country roads and moderate 4x4 trails, Tom Freismuth's 2023 Toyota Sequoia named Mad Yeti is no different. It features top-tier suspension upgrades in addition to a greatly improved factory engine and drivetrain setup, as well as added overlanding accessories to make…

“DIESEL ENGINES ARE GREAT FOR TOWING HEAVY LOADS, BUT MODERN DIESELS ARE SADDLED WITH EMISSIONS SUCH AS DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS AND EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION THAT INCREASE TEMPERATURES AND DECREASE LONG TERM RELIABILITY.” We often hear people ask what equipment they need to go overlanding, and the answer is always the same—just get outside! Spending time on the trail is the best way to determine what your needs are and what gear is important to you. After traveling down the Pan American Highway to Patagonia, KP Pawley has a pretty good idea of what is important to him and what he can leave behind. He has used his wealth of experience to build this truck, which he lives in full-time, and to help his customers at Zero Declination with their own…