Found myself a great little camping spot near the Oregon-California border after spending most of the day exploring the Lake Shasta area.
Northern California is absolutely beautiful, especially if you’re like me and enjoy taking backroads and following trails just to see where they lead.
But there’s another side to this part of California that you need to be aware of. Not every trail is one you should follow, and not every place is somewhere you want to end up.
Over the past two years, I’ve accidentally found myself in a few places I probably shouldn’t have been. And if you know Northern California, you probably know exactly what I’m talking about.
Let’s just say that being alone, miles from civilization, in the wrong part of these mountains isn’t always the kind of adventure you’re looking for.
Beautiful country, though. Absolutely beautiful.

Not here to bash them but sharing advice based on my 2nd order from them. If you are ordering anything in the US from them, I'd plan on highly variable lead times on actual shipments. I ordered my Hottapv2 kit four weeks ago to just receive an email it will not ship until at least December 1st. I have multiple trips on the schedule between now and then. Cold showers never killed anyone but I am getting old and soft...

Might be a thread somewhere here, I redirect would be appreciated.

I've had my wk2 (all stock) for about a little under a year and I've made it a goal to do a trail in Colorado by next fall. No Im not going all out my first time out.So here are some of my questions,

What are some must haves for trail driving with a family? 2 adults 2 kids under 8.

What trails are best for beginners? For families?

Tips for staying organized while on the trail?

Hey guys,

I drive a 2018 Wrangler. I've got the mechanical setup but I'm signing up for an upcoming trip across the desert, and visibility is the one thing I still need to figure out.

I figured upgraded headlights and a few auxiliary lights would be all I needed. But the more I look into different setups, the more I see people using thermal cameras or dedicated night vision dashcams. Now I'm wondering if I should return the headlights and go that route instead.

If I stick with lights, especially amber headlights or fog lights, will I actually be able to see the lead vehicle when it kicks up a massive cloud of dust? What does thermal imaging offer in those conditions that a good set of lights doesn't? What are some real world situations where thermal or night vision gear comes in handy?

Appreciate any insight or setup recommendations!