Curved for your pleasure
Admit it. If your wife/girlfriend was cool enough to let you put a hulking driving simulator in your living room, you wouldn’t hesitate for a nano-second. Well, if you do ever get the green light (good luck), behold the bank draining option that is the Motion Simulation TL1 Driving Simulator ($18,600). Built in collaboration with [...]
Who needs drain plugs?
Topless cruising in a Jeep Wrangler is a rite of passage for off road enthusiasts, serving as the perfect combination of man, machine and Mother Nature. Getting caught out in the bush when the she changes her mind and things get wet just plain sucks, drain plugs or not. Rugged Ridge and its Georgia based [...]
Summer's portable penthouse
Now that summer’s just around the bend, it’s time to start thinking about making the most of your weekends again. But, if your idea of car camping is heading for the nearest KOA with a Honda Civic jammed full of Sports Authority clearance rack tents, it might just be time to rethink your strategy. Instead, [...]
Paranoid Android
In-car telematics are a losing proposition. As many features as brands tout it seems like it’s hardly 6 months before your $3000 navigation and audio system are outdated. If you’re like most American’s and own your vehicle anywhere close to the average of a decade then forget about it — you’re lucky to even have [...]
Dos Caminos
With enough room for you, a companion and your ride, the Tenere Expedition Tent ($399) is easily one of the best motorcycle adventure tent solutions we’ve come across. Developed by the minimalist two-wheeled trekkers at Redverz, the Tenere offers designs specific to motorcycle expeditions. Consisting of two vestibules along with a separate inner-tent, the main [...]
Rolling Stone
Looking for a pair of sinister wheels for your sinister ride? Well, even if you aren’t, you’ll still appreciate the work that goes into a set of Vossen Wheels. With over 25 years of experience, Vossen’s measured approach of design and engineering has created a portfolio of some of the best looking wheels we’ve ever [...]
Porta-pull
The worst thing about a vehicle-mounted winch is its lack of versatility. Sure, it’ll get you out of your oh-too-brave off-road shenanigans, but come home, cabin, or other winch-duties it’s tough to rely on a one-trick pony. Recognizing the challenge, the Warn Pullzall Handheld Winch ($499) provides cordless 1,000-lb load pulling capabilities. Two included rechargeable [...]
Lighten your load
So your Ford F-150 is in the shop and you’re forced to take your diminutive Toyota Yaris to Home Depot to pick up some 2x4s. That ain’t gonna work. You can pay to rent one of their vans to bring back a small supply, or you can simply bring along your Malone HandiRack inflatable roof [...]
Checking your 6 while looking at 12
“The bike goes where your head goes.” Or so go sage words of instruction from the motorcycle lessons you took ages ago. The problem is, that when you’re checking what’s behind, you risk throwing off your balance. The Reevu MSX1 $350 helmet takes neck-craning out of the picture. Using a passive glass-free mirror system, the [...]
For your two-wheeled trip to Hoth
Looking like you just disembarked a Rebel Snowspeeder instead of your Ducati Monster 796, the Roof Boxer V8 Motorcycle Helmet is Star Wars pilot cool and full to the brim with high-end doo-dads. Moldable and washable inner lining and cheek pads, 180 degree chinbar rotation, free-moving visor (regardless of chinbar position) and multiple air intakes [...]
Nice Rack
If you’re not a serious biker, the idea of marring your whip with a typical bike rack for occasional trips might make you cringe. On the other hand, SeaSucker Auto Bike Mounts ($150-$630) use powerful vacuum cups with built-in pumps to stick to your vehicle’s surfaces. Developed initially for diving applications, the automotive racks have [...]
Living it up at the Tenthouse
For the past 25 years, Eezi-Awn has been constructing roof tents in South Africa. Their tents are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, vibration, and abuse on high impact overland journeys. Stocked here in the US by Equipt Expedition Outfitters based in Salt Lake City, the roof tents instantly converts your otherwise unoccupied roof into [...]
A Different Kind of Backup Plan
The HitchSafe Vault ($70) may not be relevant to those of you lucky enough to drive something like the 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca, but if your whip has a tow hitch, then it may come in handy just when you need it most. That’s because this solid steel vault is designed to [...]
Get The Cure For Your Ailing Auto
It is never a good thing when the “Check Engine” light is glowing at you from the dashboard – is it going to be a $50 fix, or a $500 setback? And is the repair shop really being honest about the problem and the price? If you’ve ever had these thoughts, you’ll be glad to [...]
Cupholders, Check. Power Windows, Check. Wi-Fi, Check.
Your car provides you freedom and, though you may prefer your car to take you away from the trappings of technology, sometimes you need stable internet access whilst road tripping (be it for work, family trips, or the Gear Patrol RSS feed). Autonet turns your car into the local Starbucks (sans lattes) by creating a [...]
