Tire Maintenance Checklist: Staying Safe on the Road
How do you know if your tires are safe? Use our Tire Maintenance Checklist: Whether you are venturing offroad or cruising down the highway, you want to make sure your tires are up to par. By following this simple Tire Maintenance Checklist you can feel secure knowing you your rig and your traveling companions will arrive safely at your destination. In order to get the most value out of your tires, you will want to go over this Tire Maintenence Checklist monthly: 1. Check Tire Pressure By maintaining the correct tire pressure, you can maximize the tire’s life on your vehicle. Underinflated tires can cause flexing and cracking in the…
Should You Air Down for Offroad Trails?
Why Air Down For Off-Road Travel? When traveling off-road you want to have as much traction as possible for climbing obstacles and to make the trip a little more comfortable for yourself and your traveling companions. By airing down your tires you can attain both of these goals in just a few minutes. Find out what tools we recommend to air down your tires in minutes. Follow along. While it is recommended to drive on the pavement with full tire pressure for safety and gas efficiency, the opposite may be required when rolling down a dirt road. By airing down your tires, you create more surface area to help you…
Top 5 Camping Toilet Setup Ideas
What do you do when nature calls? When you are out in the bush on a week-long excursion or even just an overnighter, what do you prefer? A small bush, a lone pine tree, or an open prairie. I don’t know about you, but these things are a little easier for the guys to handle. Me, personally, well I am in love with our new pop-up privacy tent and folding toilet chair. Here are the top ways to set up your outdoor camping toilets: Our posts may contain affiliate links, if you purchase something from one of our links we may earn a small commission, doesn’t cost you any more…
Overland Lifestyle – A Quick Guide
What you need to know about the Overland lifestyle Overlanding is a growing niche in the offroad and camping markets. People want an easy low maintenance way to get out of the house and into the wild. What exactly is it that allures us to want to take a minimalist route to camping and discovery? To answer this question, we have put a quick guide to Overlanding together. This is what pulled us into the lifestyle. The overland lifestyle allows us to go on minimalist affordable vacations So what does that mean exactly? A couple of years ago we were in search of a small affordable pop-up trailer. One thing…
The Martinez Mine & Box Canyon Arizona
Martinez Mine was once a flourishing mining operation from 1880 until 1971. It was in operation for over 40 years. as part of the Martinez Canyon Mining District. The mine was used to extract lead, silver, copper, gold, and zinc.
Best Affordable Overland Gear
What is the best Overland Gear for your first build? When building an Overlanding vehicle, the choices of overland gear & accessories are limitless. From rooftop tents, awnings, electric coolers to storage systems and portable showers, you have many options to consider. Many people know the phrase “GO BIG OR GO HOME”. As funny as it seems, that little saying definitely doesn’t apply to the overland lifestyle. You do not need to have the best gadgets and tools to enjoy being in the outdoors and exploring the land around you. We believe it is best to start off with simple things and not let price tags limit your ability to…
Black Canyon Lake – Heber Arizona
Why you should visit Black Canyon Lake in Heber Arizona When it heats up in the Phoenix area, we love to head north past Payson toward Heber and the Apache-Sitegraves National Park. There are so many forest roads to explore just outside of Payson and we have only experienced a small number of them . One of our favorite camping spots to beat the heat is located near Black Canyon Lake. Black Canyon Lake is located about 45 miles east of the city of Payson, Arizona on Forest Road 86,. This lake boasts many attractions including the Heber Wild Horses, fishing, kayaking, hiking and off-roading. Camping Accommodations As you first…
Heber Wild Horses, Arizona
If seeing the most amazing & beautifully wild horses is on your bucket list, you will want to visit the Black Canyon Lake area of the Mogollon Rim. This is the home of the Heber Arizona wild horses. Last weekend the family traveled north to explore the Black Canyon Lake area in Heber Arizona. Summer here in the Valley gets extremely hot and we wanted to take a break from the heat and go on an adventure. It is a 2 1/2 to 3-hour drive from the valley to Black Canyon Lake located on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona’s Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. This scenic drive starts in the desert with…
Top 10 Family Camping Essentials
Not sure what to bring on your next camping trip? Are you starting to plan your next camping trip? What are the most valuable family camping essentials that you should bring with you? We would like to share with you our Top 10 camping essentials for families. Everyone knows the basics like tents, sleeping pads or cots, food, and cookware, but what are things that you must bring every time you go out, no matter where you go? We have put a list together for you of our Top 10 Family Camping Essentials that you will want to bring with you on your next adventure. This list of items is…
How to Restore An Old Cast Iron Pan
Learn how to restore your old cast iron pan.
