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5,000 Mile Review: Are Baja Boss A/T Pizza Cutters the Ultimate Overlanding/Daily Driver Tire?
After pulling my hair out with indecision, I settled on a choice many folks call the "Pizza Cutter" size: the tall and skinny 255/85R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T. The general wisdom says bigger is better, but this narrow profile is engineered to be a premium extreme hybrid all-terrain tire with an E-rated sidewall that promised performance, longevity, and a 50,000-mile treadwear warranty. Now that we've clocked 5,000 hard miles, including an eye-opening stint at the Ouray
3 days ago6 min read


5,000-Mile Diesel Filter Changes: Value Over the 'Made in USA' Label
The core reason I trust quality Doc's Diesel kits is their quality control assurance. They guarantee their filters meet or exceed OEM specifications, regardless of the country of manufacture. I learned this the hard way after a no-name filter failed on me once—you're paying for the confidence that the filter will perform exactly as your engine was engineered to expect.
Oct 184 min read


Mojave Road Overlanding Adventure: EcoDiesel Wrangler and Exventure Off-Road Trailer
Following a couple of trial camping trips to test our Jeep/trailer/gear combination, we felt prepared for the Mojave Road.
Aug 13, 20247 min read


Delete Diesel Discriminator From Wrangler Ecodiesel Fuel Filler Tube
Without the safety feature, there is a risk of accidentally filling it with gasoline. If there are several drivers who refuel your vehicle,
Aug 4, 20245 min read


Mojave Desert Overlanding: Exploring Jawbone Canyon State Vehicle Recreation Area
I have camped just off Jawbone Canyon Road near the Aqueduct Pipeline many times. This was my first exploration deeper into the park.
Jun 6, 20245 min read


Best Camp at Alabama Hills National Recreation Area | Overlanding Highway 395 In California
There is 1 campsite at Alabama Hills, California that towers above the rest. We found it on our trip there.
Aug 27, 20235 min read


Jeep Purpose-Built for Overlanding And A Everyday Driver
I picked up my Wrangler Ecodiesel back in early 2020, and I’ve just wrapped up outfitting it for some serious overlanding adventures. I’ve really focused on making it purpose-built, which means I’ve taken a good look at every part to ensure it’s all about utility and value—no extra weight or costs that aren’t needed.
Fun fact: the factory version of the Wrangler Ecodiesel is already about 300 to 400 lbs heavier than the gas engine models. So, without any modifications, just
Nov 3, 20225 min read
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