TREAD November/December 2025

With things finally cooling down, we can get out in the desert and explore. Whether you like to do a little overlanding deep in the backcountry, blasting through the whoops in a prerunner, or taking on some technical rock crawling, it’s always nice to not be out there in the heat. Our November/December issue is packed with awesome events and features of every kind—it should be a page-turner. Chad shares the chase of the Freedom Cup and takes a trip with Dillon to the Oregon coast for the Safari Party. We have some incredible feature builds, including the Rokbugy—a life-sized RC car, a SoCal Ram built for the backcountry, the TMR Buggy to take on any terrain, the fun-loving Bronco Bluey, a Pro Series UTV called ‘Nacho,’ and a 2022…

01. JKS QUICKER DISCONNECT SWAY BAR END LINKS Enhance your Jeep Wrangler’s handling and performance with JKS Quicker Disconnect sway bar end links. The Quicker Disconnects have a heavy-gauge steel construction and computer-controlled MIG-welding to ensure unsurpassed strength and quality. A powdercoated finish offers added durability. The Quicker Disconnect sway bar end links are sold in pairs and are available in applications to accommodate vehicles lifted for a 0- to 2-inch lift or vehicles with a 2.5- to 6-inch lift. Select the Quicker Disconnect sway bar end links designed for your vehicle’s specific application needs. MSRP $176.95 summitracing.com 02. TCI 4L60 OFF-ROAD TORQUE CONVERTERS TCI’s 4L60 off-road torque converters are the first in a new series featuring a low stall speed between 1,800 and 2,400 rpm to prevent “pushing through”…

01. YETI LOWLANDS BLANKET Your plush, all-terrain blanket for outdoor ventures, sandy beaches, and muddy pups. Durable, waterproof Hydrobarrier™ layer Repels dirt and pet hair Machine wash and dry Includes protective carry bag to sling over your shoulder MSRP $200.00 Yeti.com 02. THERMACELL PATIO SHIELD MOSQUITO REPELLER LANTERN Whether you’re in the backyard or backwoods, this battery-operated lantern will help you stay free from mosquitos—no spray, DEET, or open flames required. It offers 15 feet of protection, using naturally occurring repellents found in plants. MSRP $26.99 Thermacell.com 03. GEYSER SYSTEMS PORTABLE SHOWER WITH HEATER Tired of showers that waste time, water, and energy? Experience the portable shower that’s easy on your consumption and designed for nomadic living. ● Fast Setup: Ready in 3 minutes● Ultra-efficient: 0.8 gallons lasts 15 minutes●…

Mean looks? Check. Horsepower? Check. Overlanding capabilities? Also check! There is nothing from the front to back or top to bottom that hasn’t been touched or thought about when building this bad machine! This is Corey Stenlake’s 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 shining bright in White Knuckle W12 paint with beautiful black and strong orange accents showing off the small details over and under this truck. Alright, let’s dive into this build and look at the details of this creation. Starting in the front, you may notice it’s running a 2022 Ram facelift with an OEM grille and OEM headlights, but don’t worry about it losing its way in the dark! This truck has seventeen Baja Design lights from bumper to bumper in all the places you can think of, including…

Creativity, fabrication, and an idea turned to life? That is just what gets you to the computer. Let’s not forget the hours, days, weeks, or even months that go into planning, prototyping, and creating your own chassis—let alone one you release to the world to purchase. Meet Tim and Mike Rogers, owners of TMR Customs out of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, bud! These good ‘ol boys are the creative geniuses behind the TMR Trail Buggy. This beautiful machine is equipped with some top brand names across the off-road industry, like Baja Designs, Atlas Transfer Case, and many more that make this Trail Buggy the unstoppable beast that it is. Let’s kick off this article diving into some key details. This rig features a complete TMR tube chassis kit from front to…

When most people hear “rally,” their minds jump to the greats like the Dakar, Monte Carlo, Trans-Siberia, etc.—legendary events defined by grueling terrain, screaming engines, and drivers who eat dust for breakfast. Those rallies are all about pushing both human and machine to the brink in unforgiving conditions. Safari Party? Well… it’s a little different. It’s part rally, part adult summer camp, and part fever dream. It’s an event for Porsche enthusiasts who prefer their paint chipped, their tires muddy, and their stories just a little bit unbelievable. It’s a place where quarter-million-dollar builds and ten-thousand-dollar garage projects run side-by-side—where the only podium finish that matters is who brought the best campfire story. The Visionaries Before we even talk about the 2025 “Trees to Seas” edition, allow me to introduce…