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Category: Equipment

Keep Recovery Gear Accessible

  By Tom Severin April 15, 2013 May 19, 2017 2013 Articles, Equipment
Recovery Gear

You’re in the middle of nowhere stuck in the sand. Your buddy waits patiently while you paw through your car looking for the recovery strap and gear needed to get you out of your bind. I know it’s in here somewhere! you scream (along with a few choice words). Your… Continue reading

You Gotta Have Good Wood to Go 4 Wheeling

  By Tom Severin March 15, 2013 May 19, 2017 2013 Articles, Camping, Driving Skills and Concepts, Equipment

If you watch an experienced four wheeler unpack his vehicle, you’ll notice his gear includes various pieces of wood. Whattheheck, is he some kind of carpenter? Nope, he’s just carrying some trail tools he’s found valuable. A muddy trail might call for something to keep his knees protected or to… Continue reading

Expedient Field Repair – U Joints

  By Tom Severin February 22, 2013 May 31, 2017 2013 Articles, Equipment, Vehicle Repair

Breakdowns and broken parts are about as common as dirt in your face and wind in your hair. In fact, considering the abuse a vehicle often takes, it’s a wonder that the breakdowns aren’t more severe. In an earlier column I discuss ways to minimize hazards and therefore potential damage… Continue reading

A Primer on Winching, Part 2

  By Tom Severin November 15, 2012 May 31, 2017 2012 Articles, Equipment, Safety

Following up on last month’s article, A Primer on Winching, Part 1 , we’ll delve deeper into the winching process. As with the previous column, this information comes from my exclusive Winch Recovery Bandana, which you can purchase from the Badlands Off-Road Adventures web site. Winch kit All successful winching… Continue reading

A Primer on Winching, Part 1

  By Tom Severin October 18, 2012 May 31, 2017 2012 Articles, Equipment, Safety

If you spend any significant amount of time in difficult terrain, you’re bound to encounter a recovery situation at some point. It could be either your vehicle or someone else’s. And a winch may be the proper tool at that time. This is a good time to review recovery, and… Continue reading

12 Must Have Books for the 4 Wheeler

  By Tom Severin August 8, 2012 May 31, 2017 2012 Articles, Camping, Equipment, Things To Know

Summer is here, and the newspapers have released their lists of favorite books to enjoy while you’re lounging in an easy chair somewhere. Reading isn’t just for fun, though. It can be educational, as well. Over the decades I’ve amassed quite a collection of books devoted to 4 wheeling and… Continue reading

Maintain Your Edge

  By Tom Severin June 15, 2012 May 19, 2017 2012 Articles, Equipment, Safety

Outdoorsmen are quite skilled, generally speaking. But one of the less understood skills is how to sharpen knives properly. Most people have a vague idea of the process. Perhaps you’ve even tried using one of those gadgets you buy at the store. Knife sharpening involves certain tools and skills. With… Continue reading

Get Staked for Camping!

  By Tom Severin April 12, 2012 May 31, 2017 2012 Articles, Equipment

Though small, tent stakes play a vital role in your campout. Using inferior or insufficient tent stakes can mean a disaster for your outing. Proper staking is generally possible only with long, heavy duty tent stakes. Many tents today come with thin, wire-like stakes. Those are fine in some situations,… Continue reading

Clunk Thunk Clackety Click!

  By Tom Severin February 20, 2012 May 19, 2017 2012 Articles, Equipment, Things To Know

When I have a problem I cannot diagnose, my first call is to Bruce at Bogart Engineering. He has helped me solve many issues by tracking down the sound. I persuaded Bruce to share his knowledge with us. You’re driving home after a great day of off-roading and notice a… Continue reading

Wick it up, Bud!

  By Tom Severin February 15, 2012 May 31, 2017 2012 Articles, Environmental Impact, Equipment

One of the many benefits of being an instructor is learning from my students. Usually it’s regarding some cool product. Such was the case in January. During my Tread Trainer class, a student mentioned oil-absorbent sheets. It sounded like a great product, so I stopped by West Marine (www.westmarine.com) and… Continue reading

Build Your Own First Aid Kit

  By Tom Severin February 8, 2012 June 21, 2023 2012 Articles, Equipment, Outdoor Health, Safety

Much of the time in the outdoors, you will be on your own for immediate medical care, with definitive medical services 2 or more hours away. Provided, of course that you can even signal for help! In preparation for an outing or expedition, you need to make sure everyone has… Continue reading

Use a checklist for Every Outing

  By Tom Severin May 17, 2011 May 31, 2017 2011 Articles, Camping, Equipment

Every have one of those trips when, after arriving at the campsite and unpacking, you realize you forgot something important? You smack yourself along the side of your head and say, Jeez. How could I forget that??!! It happens to everyone at some point. Even to me. That’s why many… Continue reading

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