The Easiest (and Cheapest) Off-Road Upgrade You Can Make A common mistake many beginners make when they first hit the logging roads in Tillamook State Forest is leaving their tire pressure at street levels. Running 35 or 40 PSI on a rocky trail means your 4x4 will bounce violently over every root, …

Finding Traction in the Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest offers some of the most diverse off-road terrain in the country, allowing you to take on torrential highway rain, packed snow on Mount Hood, and navigate thick clay at Tillamook State Forest in just one week. Unfortunately, there is no …

The Most Common Suspension Mistake: Ignoring Your Gear Weight Lifting a 4x4 vehicle isn’t just about fitting bigger tires, but properly supporting your vehicle. Many beginners will buy a basic lift kit, then bolt on heavy steel bumpers, a winch, a rooftop tent, and a fridge. This causes brand …

Expect the Unexpected: Getting the Ultimate Off-Road Recovery Gear Getting stuck is a rite of passage for any off-roader in the Pacific Northwest, thanks to the deep mud, slick clay, and steep forest inclines of these trails. Many beginners head out with just a cheap tow strap and hope for the best …

Upgrading your vehicle’s front bumper to get it trail-ready is like a rite of passage for off-road drivers, and it’s one of the most functional mods you can get. The real question isn’t whether or not you should get a new bumper, but whether you should make use of the maximum cle …

Escape the Pavement: The Best Off-Road Trails Near Beaverton, OR Beaverton locals are fortunate to be just a short drive away from some of the best off-road trails in the Pacific Northwest! Whether you have a stock daily driver or a fully-built rock crawler on 37-inch wheels, the Oregon Coast has s …