The only experience I’ve had with water hydration packs was while sharing one with a few friends hiking in the Tongass National Forest near Juneau, Alaska. We were saving the water in my water bottles for cooking, since it would be easier to manage once we got to camp. The hose leaked, the mouth piece was chewed up, and I questioned the last time it was cleaned. I didn’t let it ruin the amazingness of the hike, but it did leave a bad taste in my mouth. Continue reading
It’d be pretty easy to conjure up a list of reasons why the new Ram 1500 Rebel is a Ford F-150 Raptor “wannabe.” Yes, they are both “Factory Modified Off-Road” versions of the respective company’s half ton offerings; but each carry their own benefits for different types of customers. Plus, if the Rebel really wanted to be just like the Raptor, there wouldn’t be a V8 option. Continue reading
FCA US LLC (as they are now officially known) released images of two modified Jeep Renegades ahead of their Detroit reveals this week. The two Jeeps are a bit heavy on the decals, but the modified Trailhawk shows some promise for the future of the little Jeep. Continue reading
Toyota isn’t going to give us the details until the official press conference on Monday, but the fact that they released images ahead of time leads me to believe that this new tacoma is more than just a facelift. Continue reading
I’m a sucker for a nice orange Jeep. Mango Tango is still the best Orange (in my opinion) of recent years, but Sunset Orange is certainly a color I would order a JK in, if I were ordering a JK. The best way to describe the new orange is to imagine if Crush and Rock Lobster had a baby. Sunset is well named for the hue; with a nice mixture of red and orange, while remaining dominantly orange. Continue reading
I was actually really surprised when I turned the corner and saw it – I wasn’t expecting it to look anything like this. The Copper Brown Wrangler has almost a bronze look to it, and was not as dark as I had anticipated. It wouldn’t be my first choice color, but I’m sure some people will like it. Continue reading
After seeing some pictures on Twitter of what I thought was a re-up of the Arctic Edition Wrangler, I spotted what we now know is an X package for the Sahara Trim level.
I spotted a Tank Green Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon a few weeks ago while getting the oil changed in the Patriot. It reminds me of what I used to think of as ‘Jeep Green.’ Glad to see the dark green making a comeback for 2015! Continue reading
I absolutely love when the new model year Jeeps start hitting dealer lots so I can resume my obsession with new colors. The 15 Wranglers have already been on lots for a few weeks now, but I finally spotted one that wasn’t black or white. I give you Baja Yellow! In all of its 2 Door Willys style! Continue reading
If you’re going to blow a brake line, your driveway is the place to do it, sadly that was the only convenient occurrence of my still ongoing brake overhaul. It was a crisp October Saturday morning when the 16 year old brake line decided it had finally had enough. After realizing what had happened, I slowly backed the Wrangler to the top of the driveway, shut her down and chocked the wheels. A few weeks went by and I was finally able to order a new set of lines, along with front pads and rotors, and a new master cylinder. Then, the septic tank failed at the house, winter came, and the TJ proceeded to get covered in snow until the spring.
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