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Ford Celebrates 100 Years of Trucks [Video]

Ford Celebrates 100 Years of Trucks [Video]

On July 7th, 2017 Ford celebrated one hundred years of pickup trucks. From it's humble origins as a farm tool, the Ford truck has grown up to be the best selling vehicle in America -for 32 years. Henry Ford created the Model TT to address the growing need for a purpose built vehicle to haul and tow farm equipment and goods. Prior to the Model TT, people were forced to either modify cars or resort to horse and buggy in order to tend to their land. 
MakeSafe International | Safety Is a Right, Not a Product
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MakeSafe International | Safety Is a Right, Not a Product

There are literally hundreds of millions of unexploded ordnance lying in wait in civilian territory throughout the world. This ordnance has been building up from as far back as the American Civil War. One can only imagine the sheer number of these silent killers buried in shallow graves beneath the Earth’s surface, waiting to be struck during construction, or stepped on by children. This is where MakeSafe International comes into play.
Testing a New Tent in Flaming Gorge | SJK NightFall 2
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Testing a New Tent in Flaming Gorge | SJK NightFall 2

It’s currently June and in Wyoming, that means the snow has finally stopped falling and it’s time to head for the mountains. Luckily for me, it’s only a thirty minute drive to the Wind River range, but I have been meaning to visit Flaming Gorge since passing it on the way to Moab last year.
How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag
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How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag

My wife and I recently recently traded the warm humid climate of the Southern United States for the dry, high elevation of Wyoming. This meant that some of our gear would have to be replaced to account for differences in climate. Of course, we tried to use our old gear, but not all of it made the transition well. Having spent a fair amount of nights in an inappropriately insulated sleeping bag, I set out to do some research before replacing it with something more comfortable.
Pro Tip #1
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Pro Tip #1

Want an easy way to fill your air mattress? Follow along as we explain how.
The RovR Campr Cooler [Tested]
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The RovR Campr Cooler [Tested]

The world of coolers has changed substantially in the last few years. Many advancements have been made in both ice retention and functionality. In this fast growing genre (where many companies appear to be nothing more than clones of other brands), once can see how difficult it can be to innovate and stay ahead of the curve, but it isn’t impossible. RovR has taken the benign cooler and turned it into a productive tool with many new features that we think make the ROLLR 80 a cut above the rest.
This Homemade Truck Camper is Brilliant

This Homemade Truck Camper is Brilliant

Whether you call it DIY, built-not-bought, or run-what-you-brung, the absolute best way to become intimately familiar with a vehicle is to build it yourself. Hours spent wrenching in the garage or driveway will not only save hard earned cash, but the knowledge gained by doing it yourself may save your bacon when Mr Murphy shows up deep in the backcountry. Building your own rig will also make it easier to assemble a spare parts kit, as well as the tools needed to replace them. Jim Feehan is the mastermind and the hand that created the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 you see before you.
The 2017 Ford Raptor | It's Better Than We Imagined
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The 2017 Ford Raptor | It's Better Than We Imagined

If Apollo 11 truly had the mere computing power of a pocket calculator, then the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor is poised to not only guide astronauts to the planet of their choice, but it could also double as a moon buggy.
Vintage Overland Rigs Anyone Can Afford [video]

Vintage Overland Rigs Anyone Can Afford [video]

Importing a vehicle to the United States can be an absolute disaster. We've heard stories of vehicles procured at great expense that only to be sent back to their country of origin because a single step of the import process was missed. One way to skip this heartache is to hire the help of an experienced import concierge. Dutch Safari is one such company. Car enthusiasts Erica Plumlee and Nick Van Den Akker are true car enthusiasts. They have an penchant for finding exotic vehicles. From Ferraris to the Range Rover Classic in the video below, they can find that one special vehicle that makes your heart pirouette.
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