By Tony Konovaloff

Just what makes the perfect rig?  Depends on a lot of factors. Is it a trail buggy? Do you need to tow a trailer? How many people will be with you? Lots of things to consider so we all have different ideas about our own ideal rig. What’s listed here are some of the things that make up the perfect rig for me.  Some of it is the rig and some is add ons, nothing is in any particular order mostly thinking out loud.  Read more...

By Tony and Eric

These are just some of those things we have proven to ourselves over the years and on the trail.  We will keep adding to this list as things come up or if we hear of a good one from a fellow wheeler.

Gears are more important than horsepower.

On the rocks, lockers are more important than tires.

In the mud, tires are more important than lockers  Read more...

By Eric Burch

When you drive a Land Cruiser, you’re not just driving to your destination; you’re continuing an adventure that began when you first turned the key. I had not given this much thought until being without my Land Cruiser.  Read more...

By Tony Konovaloff

For anyone who hasn’t seen it I brought a rusty BJ60 down from the great white north.  The road salt of Lethbridge, Alberta had taken its toll.  And to say it was rusty was a bit of an understatement.  Lets just say there is not much original rig left.  Considering just how much work was involved I am a bit surprised how fast things went when I look back, it went from just a frame to Rubicon in less than a year.  But even with all the work it was worth it, even the long nights laying in the gravel side yard getting things put together.  It didn’t help that the neighbor hood cats all use the side yard for a cat box.  Read more...