Featured Stories
Gaia GPS vs OnX Offroad Review
March 15th, 2021 (Updated 9/21/2021) Does the self-proclaimed “best offroad app” beat our favorite Gaia GPS? Sit back, [...]
Inde Flate 4 Tire Inflate and Deflate System
We review the Inde Flate 4 Tire Inflate and Deflate System We resisted buying this device. We [...]
DIY 4Runner Rear Platform
DIY Rear Platform for Storage and Fridge Slide - Toyota 4Runner Our FJ Cruiser has a very [...]
Trails Offroad Now Offers Easy Integration with Gaia GPS
Trails Offroad Now Offers Easy Integration with Gaia GPS. January 2021 - Trails Offroad, our favorite guide [...]
Quick Take – 4Runner Phone and Tablet Mounts by Tackform
With the recent purchase of our 2021 4Runner, we needed a place to mount all of our electronic [...]
Adding a Straight Awning and Awning Room to Our Trailer
Updated on 8/13/2020 - Photos with the additional quick-release mounts added. Yet another modification to our trailer. Since we [...]
The Importance of Current Fire Information – Gaia GPS Map Layer
Gaia GPS offers the most map types and layers of any navigation app. Having a great topo map [...]
Great Western Trail – Grand Staircase Trip Report Part I
There are many iconic trails in the west. The Great Western Trail is one of the lesser-traveled routes. [...]
Our Gear List
Over the past 7.5 years, we have tried and tested a wide variety of camping gear. This is [...]
We Compare Gaia GPS to OnX Offroad and the Garmin Overlander GPS
Here is our competitive analysis of Gaia GPS vs OnX Offroad and Gaia GPS vs the Garmin Overlander. [...]
Goodbye CB, Hello GMRS!
CB has long been a primary communication tool for offroad and overlanding groups. The proverbial "can you hear [...]
Gaia GPS with Apple CarPlay Now Available
Gaia GPS recently released an update to the app which provides support for Apple CarPlay! From Gaia GPS [...]
Planning Trips With Gaia GPS
We have been using Gaia GPS for over 7 years. While features have changed and the app constantly [...]
23ZERO Peregrine 270 Awning Review
Why We Love Our 23ZERO Peregrine 270 Awning We have owned a competing brand 270 awning in the [...]
Our Off Grid Trailer DIY Modifications
Our Off Grid Trailer Expedition 2.0 Modifications. Descriptions and links for each modification are listed. Part of the [...]
Navigation
Gaia GPS vs OnX Offroad Review
March 15th, 2021 (Updated 9/21/2021) Does the self-proclaimed “best offroad app” beat our favorite Gaia GPS? Sit back, [...]
Trails Offroad Now Offers Easy Integration with Gaia GPS
Trails Offroad Now Offers Easy Integration with Gaia GPS. January 2021 - Trails Offroad, our favorite guide [...]
The Importance of Current Fire Information – Gaia GPS Map Layer
Gaia GPS offers the most map types and layers of any navigation app. Having a great topo map [...]
We Compare Gaia GPS to OnX Offroad and the Garmin Overlander GPS
Here is our competitive analysis of Gaia GPS vs OnX Offroad and Gaia GPS vs the Garmin Overlander. [...]
Gaia GPS with Apple CarPlay Now Available
Gaia GPS recently released an update to the app which provides support for Apple CarPlay! From Gaia GPS [...]
Off Grid Expedition 2.0 Trailer
Adding a Straight Awning and Awning Room to Our Trailer
Updated on 8/13/2020 - Photos with the additional quick-release mounts added. Yet another modification to our trailer. Since we [...]
Our Off Grid Trailer – How We Got Here – Part II in our Series
A little back story to how we came to own our Off Grid Expedition 2.0 trailer. When I [...]
Our Off Grid Trailer DIY Modifications
Our Off Grid Trailer Expedition 2.0 Modifications. Descriptions and links for each modification are listed. Part of the [...]
Let the Adventures Begin! Our New Off Grid Expedition 2.0 Trailer Part I
Updated 1/12/2020 - Part II of our series is now online. We recently picked up our Off Grid [...]
We Are Joining the Off Grid Teardrop Trailer Family
Since 2013 we have been very active in the overland community. It all started with the purchase of [...]
Trailers
Quick Take: Trailer Style Pros and Cons
Here's a quick list of all the trailers we have owned and the pros and cons for each [...]
Our VRV Flyer Modifications April 2018 Update
FYI - We sold this trailer a couple of years ago. VRV is no longer in business. We [...]
Our VRV Flyer Teardrop – Introduction
FYI - We sold this trailer a couple of years ago. VRV is no longer in business. We [...]
Trailer updated with a large CVT RTT
I had the opportunity to do a nice upgrade to our off road trailer. I was able to sell [...]
Anatomy of a DIY Trailer – Part 3
Part 3 - The Home Stretch. The trailer was about ready to be skinned, doors, installed, kitchen installed, [...]
Gear
Inde Flate 4 Tire Inflate and Deflate System
We review the Inde Flate 4 Tire Inflate and Deflate System We resisted buying this device. We [...]
DIY 4Runner Rear Platform
DIY Rear Platform for Storage and Fridge Slide - Toyota 4Runner Our FJ Cruiser has a very [...]
Quick Take – 4Runner Phone and Tablet Mounts by Tackform
With the recent purchase of our 2021 4Runner, we needed a place to mount all of our electronic [...]
Our Gear List
Over the past 7.5 years, we have tried and tested a wide variety of camping gear. This is [...]
23ZERO Peregrine 270 Awning Review
Why We Love Our 23ZERO Peregrine 270 Awning We have owned a competing brand 270 awning in the [...]
Communication and Safety Gear
Goodbye CB, Hello GMRS!
CB has long been a primary communication tool for offroad and overlanding groups. The proverbial "can you hear [...]
InReach Communications
First and foremost the InReach is an amazing device. I have no regrets purchasing one or paying for [...]
Overlanding
Great Western Trail – Grand Staircase Trip Report Part I
There are many iconic trails in the west. The Great Western Trail is one of the lesser-traveled routes. [...]
Summer Trek 2016
It's far and probably too ambitious but here is the draft route for our BIG summer trek of 2016. [...]
Proud to announce Chris has joined the trailsoffroad team
TrailsOffroad is a new site with the goal of being the best source for off-road trail information. It is [...]
Adventure Alert! Oregon Border to Border and NW Overland Rally
Plans still need to be finalized but we are working on a possible Oregon Border to Border run at [...]
Utah Planning Update
Many many hours go into the planning of all of our adventures so that you can simply show up [...]
Tech Tools
How to open Zip files on your iPad and iPhone
Although this tutorial will work with any zip file it is focused on dealing with GPX tracks which [...]
Planning tools and offline maps
Just a quick post on what tools I use to plan events and create routes. On my Mac I [...]
Camping Hacks
