TREAD July/August 2022

I still vividly remember my first camping experience. In the fifth grade, I was invited by my best friend, Kristina, and her family to go on a road trip up the coast from Los Angeles to Napa and touch into Oregon. We stopped along the way and camped for a couple nights at a campsite near a creek. I couldn’t tell you the name of the campsite, but I remember sending my flip-flops floating down the creek, eating beef stroganoff Hamburger Helper, sleeping in a tent for the very first time, figuring out how to use the bathroom in the middle of the night in the dark, and the thrill of being in nature. I was also promised a hot air balloon ride in Napa on that trip, which didn’t…

O1. ARMORDILLO USA / CR-B CHASE RACK Armordillo’s The CR-B Chase Rack was designed be one of the brand’s most affordable chase racks yet. This simple design and aggressive look will make your rig stand out from all others. Armordillo uses only the highest quality, heavy duty steel construction and black powdercoating for superior durability and a lasting finish. On the streets or off, the CR-B will complete the look of your rig and bring out the beast in it. MSRP: $800 armordillousa.com O2. WARN / ROCK SLIDERS FOR FORD BRONCO Designed to protect against boulders, stumps, or other trail hazards, WARN Rock Sliders for the Ford Bronco add much-needed armor for the toughest trails. These Rock Sliders are made from thick steel and wear a durable powdercoated finish to protect against corrosion for…

01. PRIMUS /CAMPFIRE TABLE Table space is always a nice thing to have, especially at the campsite. Create a clean and sanitary workspace wherever you may roam with this easy-to-transport camp table. The Primus Campfire Table is foldable and features a lightweight frame made of strong 7075 aluminum. It folds up flat to take up little space in your rig and can be quickly unfolded and set up to ensure a useful, clean, and elevated surface area. MSRP: $130 primus.us 02. GARMONT /T 4 GROOVE G-DRY This high-cut tactical shoe is designed for the trails and everyday wear. Designed to deliver the best mountain experiences, Garmont understands the anatomy of the foot, analyzes movement, and determines what is going to deliver the best performance. The Groove G-Dry combines breathability and impermeability for superior performance…

Get the most of your truck or SUV by swapping out those stock wheels with an aftermarket set of rollers that can provide your ride with enhanced performance and durability as well as a fresh new look. Whether your 4x4 is brand new off the showroom floor or has been crawling the trails for the better part of a decade, a new set of wheels can really amp up its look. To get started, we gathered some of the latest releases for you to check out. Which set will you choose? TITAN 7 / T-AK2 Titan 7 infuses motorsport features into the T-AK2 such as a knurled tire beadseat for maximum traction, and durable lightness to help prevent vehicle slow down due to the added weight of larger tires. Rim sections are…

When you ask seasoned adventurers what type of blades they prefer to carry, odds are they’ll choose a fixed-blade knife. While folding knives are preferred by many for the convenience it offers, there’s a good reason why professionals in most fields tend to carry fixed-bladed knives. A quality fixed-blade knife offers unparalleled strength and dependability and is ready for just about any use that you task it with. In this edition of "Made The Cut," we take a look at a selection of the latest fixed-blade knives that can help you out on your next adventure. 01. TOPS KNIVES/ HORNERO OVERALL LENGTH: 7.13” BLADE LENGTH: 3.0” BLADE MATERIAL: 1095 RC 56-58 HANDLE MATERIAL: Micarta WEIGHT: 5.3 oz. MSRP: $180 topsknives.com 02. KERSHAW/ INTERVAL OVERALL LENGTH: 7.4” BLADE LENGTH: 3.5" BLADE MATERIAL: PA-66, glass fiber HANDLE MATERIAL: PA-66, glass fiber WEIGHT: 0.7 ounces MSRP: $15…

WHEELBASE 90.5 in. GROUND CLEARANCE 12.4 in. CARGO CAPACITY 300 lbs. FUEL CAPACITY 9.0 gal. TIRES: 29 in. Maxxis Carnage O1 PERFORMANCE ENGINE. The YXZ1000R SS XT-R’s high-revving inline triple engine offers exceptional power, a thrilling 10,500 rpm redline and high-strength internals that are ready to handle high-output demands. TRANSMISSION. XT-R runs Yamaha’s Sport Shift, a sequential five-speed manual transmission that features Yamaha Chip Controlled Shift (YCC-S) technology. This system combines the power, durability and efficiency of a traditional manual transmission with an advanced automatic clutch system controlled with sporty paddle shifters mounted to the steering column. Its optimized gearing is good for wide-open desert trails to first-gear crawling. O2 SUSPENSION & CHASSIS FOX SUSPENSION. While the high-end Fox suspension on the YXZ1000R SS XT-R is primarily focused at maximizing adjustment range for various terrain, that same range of adjustment adds flexibility, too. With…