Impractical cars are certainly fun and beautiful, but they’re impractical for a reason. Most new cars you can buy are practical enough to use everyday. Most modern sports cars can even serve as reliable, dependable daily drivers, provided you don’t have to transport a lot of people or cargo. But there are a handful of [...]
The guys at Team O’Neil Rally School explain the differences when off-roading with manual vs automatic transmission and which is better, when.
Humvee vs Truck: A tale as old as time. Off The Ranch is back with another video that tests the build and strength of a truck against the massive engine and weight of a humvee. Watch as two of the strongest vehicles in the world play a little game of tug-of-war and tear up some [...]
Collecting and storing pinecones is a practical source of tinder for fire starting whether for camping, the backyard fire pit, a woodstove for cooking, or the fireplace at the cabin or home. You can ensure they light quickly and spice things up a bit by dipping those cones in wax and adding scents or even [...]
Close your eyes! You’re wearing bright red puffy down vest and knock-off Ray-Ban sunglasses. Your nose is buried in that two-button electronic handheld baseball game powered by two D batteries. You, your sister, and little brother with the John Denver haircut are riding facing backward at the rear of an enormous Chrysler Town & Country [...]
For some, the springtime riding season means an incredible amount of maintenance before the first ride is planned. Some will even worry about getting on the trail and having a reliable machine to get them back home safely. With warmer temperatures coming and the big trails finally starting to open for riders it’s time to [...]
When you look back at old magazine ads, you’ll see lots of uptight people wearing polyester and smoking cigarettes — oh, so many cigarettes — so it’s easy to brush them off as outdated or out of touch. But that was also the branding back then! However, when you look at vintage camping ads, in [...]
How To Sharpen a Camping Knife Every camper needs a knife. Er … check that. Every camper needs several knives. You’ll want an EDC that lives in your pocket whether you’re wearing your business casual, your favorite jeans, or your camping shorts. Then there are the knives in your camp kitchen kit. And if you [...]
Finding a romantic outdoor getaway has never been so easy. The world is literally at your fingertips. Airbnb not only offers a wide range of camping and glamping accommodations, they now catalog customizable Airbnb experiences as well. There are a huge range of adventures from swimming with sea lions and seals to outdoor cooking lessons to guided fishing [...]
Finally! A two-person sleeping bag that is shaped like a giant pair of jeans! What a time to be alive! The actual name for this bizarre sleeping contraption is “The Super Big Wrapped in Warmth Happy Furry Jeans Sleeping Bag.” Good luck remembering that after a few beers around the campfire. It’s made by a Japanese [...]
