Featured Builds

BUDGET FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz Most of us have some sort of [...]

ATLAST

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz The more gear options, the better! Advance [...]

VINTAGE TRACTION

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz When it comes to older vehicles, traction [...]

A BUMPER TO THE RESCUE

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz The Jeep Gladiator JT is one of [...]

SWAP SITE TO COMPETITION

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz

98 Jeep Cherokee XJ build

For what we do off-road, the Jeep XJ platform fits our lifestyle. I’m passed wheeling [...]

MILEAGE PLUS

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz I love the JT Gladiator platform. It [...]

How to Build Your Rig

Story by Matson Breakey, Photos provided by MetalCloak The call comes in daily, and I [...]

Product Highlights

BUDGET FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz Most of us have some sort of [...]

ATLAST

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz The more gear options, the better! Advance [...]

Trail-rating the Trailhawk

Story by Pat Matterson; Photos by Pat Matterson and Sam Wilson I, like many, had [...]

SECURE AND SIMPLIFY YOUR PADLOCKS

By Joel Moranton Securing your valuables is becoming more and more critical every day; sadly, [...]

TIRE-D 

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz Being an Off-Road Tech Editor is sometimes [...]

Fab4’s Adjustable Rack System 

When I purchased the truck, my 2012 Ford Raptor came with a retractable tonneau cover. [...]

A BUMPER TO THE RESCUE

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz The Jeep Gladiator JT is one of [...]

ADDED ASSURANCE

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz The engine oil pan is one of [...]

Event Coverage

Red River Gorge and the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway

Satisfying Scenic Byways Story and Photo by Keri Porter Nestled in the heart of the [...]

Old School: Jeep Jamboree USA

Dating back to 1953, Jeep Jamboree USA just celebrated its 70th Anniversary. 4×4 pioneer Mark [...]

Nomad Rally: Breaking out of your Comfort Zone

Story by Shelley Krehbiel, Photos provided by Nomad Rally Every once in a while, you [...]

MOORE EXPO

More at MOORE.  Story by Keri Porter, Photos by Cindy Pope and Keri Porter MOORE: [...]

Ho Ho Ho, Crawling up the Creek we Go

Story and Photos by Jaimee Sharp The Chemical Valley Crawlers (CVC) 4th annual Merry Swiss-mas [...]

No Risk, No Story

No Risk, No Story: WA, OR, and Idaho Story and Photos by Matt Boedecker Where [...]

LaborDay 2022 – Southwest Colorado – The Swiss alps of America.

By Steve Adams, Photos by Steve Adams, Jacob Hinebough, Robert Hernandez This year’s Letzroll Adventure [...]

King of the Hammers 2022

Many Hands make Light Work: KOH UTV Racing Story by Donnie Kehlenbeck, Photos by Edventure [...]

Subscriber Spotlights

ROCK CRUISER: When Vintage meets New Design

Story by Josh Patt, Photos by Brandon Schenk, Alwayz OffRoad The Rock Cruiser, a vintage [...]

98 Jeep Cherokee XJ build

For what we do off-road, the Jeep XJ platform fits our lifestyle. I’m passed wheeling [...]

Old School

The retirement of JR Reynold’s 427 is upon us. The first car to win KOH, [...]

Nick’s Powerwagon

I’m never quite sure where love for an off-road vehicle begins. Is it with the [...]

Classic Build

{{Can you post a FOR SALE sign somewhere in the spread?}} Story and photos by [...]

One Wrench: 1981 Stretched Jeep CJ-5

*Owner, Mark Harlow / Built in Partnership with 4wd Factory Story by Mark Harlow, Photos [...]

Family wheeling Off-road Paper

Family wheeling…barefoot Story and Photos by Veronica Mizerak What does off-roading mean to most people? [...]

Dentside Trucks Rule!

Story and photos by Jack Sloan Ever since I have known Dave, he has had [...]

Man Cave: Plummeting for Beginners

What You Need to Know to Go Skydiving for the First Time So, you’ve decided [...]

Electric Bikes 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started

Electric bikes have become increasingly popular in recent years, providing a greener, more efficient mode [...]

Mountain Biking: A Beginner’s Guide

Mountain biking is an exciting and challenging outdoor activity that has gained popularity over the [...]

Training Hunting Dogs

Matt McLane  Training Now you have selected a pup that is a good prospect, I [...]

Man Cave Sledding

We’ve all been snow wheeling in our rigs; it’s a lot of fun when the [...]

Man Cave: Choosing your Hunting Partner

Story by Matt McLane The first thing to understand about training a hunting dog is [...]

Man Cave: Man’s Best Friend

By the Staff of 4Low Magazine Are you a dog person? Many 4×4 enthusiasts are [...]

Man Cave: Let’s go Fishing!

We bought a boat recently, and while we love it, we realize that we didn’t [...]

Tech Articles

BUDGET FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz Most of us have some sort of [...]

ATLAST

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz The more gear options, the better! Advance [...]

IT’S STILL A GOOD DEAL!?

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz I ran across an LJ at a [...]

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz It is easy to get several hundred, [...]

VINTAGE TRACTION

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz When it comes to older vehicles, traction [...]

FLIP’N OUT

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz The undisputed best transfer case ever put [...]

ADDED ASSURANCE

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz The engine oil pan is one of [...]

Backing Plate replacement 2012 Ford Raptor

Why would you ever need to change a brake back plate? In this case, it’s [...]

Regional Guides

Trail Report: The Good Evening Ranch

Story by Jack Sloan, Photos by John Trotto and Jack Sloan When someone tells you [...]

Trail Report: Ballinger Canyon OHV Day use riding area

Open year-round and located in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, within the Los Padres National [...]

Trail Report:  The RimRocker Trail

Story by Jessy Greenland, Photos by Jessy Greenland and Corey Osborne The RimRocker Trail is [...]

Trail Report: Vedauwoo Recreational Area

If you’ve traveled I-80 across Wyoming, you’ve probably noticed an incredible set of rocks north [...]

Trail Report: Cliffhanger, Moab, Utah

Story and Photos by Jessy Greenland and Corey Osborne It’s Red Rock 4-Wheeler’s Easter Jeep [...]

Red River Gorge and the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway

Satisfying Scenic Byways Story and Photo by Keri Porter Nestled in the heart of the [...]

Power Wagons take on Moab

Story and photos by John Van Wagoner  What is a Ram Power Wagon? Some say [...]

NO WHEELS, NO EXCUSE

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Zoey Sturtz I often show family and friends photos [...]

Industry Profile

A STAPLE IN THE BUSINESS

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz It is hard to go anywhere or [...]

PCI celebrates 50 Years

We were fortunate to talk to Scott Steinberger on the podcast – Coabounversations with Big [...]

Nomadic Souls

Story and Photos by Tonya Mercer The term “domestic housewife” implies that there are feral [...]

Industry Spotlight: Eugene “Gene” Chappie, In Memoriam

We often disparage politicians; it’s rare to find one working for the off-road industry. Spotlighting [...]

Industry Profile: Marlin Czajkowski

Rest in Peace Marlin. There are names that are synonymous with brands, especially in off-road. [...]

Industry Profile: Glenn Classen, Radflo

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to start a business, find [...]

Industry Profile: Pat Gremillion

Innovator Pat Gremillion and his wife, Jan, have been leaders in the off-road industry for [...]

Industry Profile In Memoriam: Creighton King

December 20, 1972 – August 23, 2023 You’ve heard the saying, “he died doing what [...]

A STAPLE IN THE BUSINESS

By Christian Sturtz, [email protected] Photos by Christian Sturtz It is hard to go anywhere or [...]

Trail Report: The Good Evening Ranch

Story by Jack Sloan, Photos by John Trotto and Jack Sloan When someone tells you [...]

Trail Report: Ballinger Canyon OHV Day use riding area

Open year-round and located in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, within the Los Padres National [...]

Trail Report:  The RimRocker Trail

Story by Jessy Greenland, Photos by Jessy Greenland and Corey Osborne The RimRocker Trail is [...]

Trail Report: Vedauwoo Recreational Area

If you’ve traveled I-80 across Wyoming, you’ve probably noticed an incredible set of rocks north [...]

Trail Report: Cliffhanger, Moab, Utah

Story and Photos by Jessy Greenland and Corey Osborne It’s Red Rock 4-Wheeler’s Easter Jeep [...]

Red River Gorge and the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway

Satisfying Scenic Byways Story and Photo by Keri Porter Nestled in the heart of the [...]

Power Wagons take on Moab

Story and photos by John Van Wagoner  What is a Ram Power Wagon? Some say [...]

Defend Your Ground

Story by Ranch Pratt, Board President, Blue Ribbon Coalition Well, this is a new one [...]

Landuse: Illegal Trail Closure

by Big Rich Klein Photos by Tyler Laursen, Jeff Hoggstead “As of December 30, 2022, [...]

Land Use: Utah Education Requiremen

HB 180 and Adult Education Courses Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Utah will require all OHV [...]

Land Use: Labyrinth Rims Gemini Bridges Travel Management

One of the decade’s most important travel management plans has been submitted for review and [...]

Land Use: Train for the Trail

Twice a year, California’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program hosts a safety week – the [...]

TREAD Lightly

We all try to practice TREAD Lightly principles, but do you even know what they [...]

Trail Report: Broken Arrow, Sedona, Arizona

It’s a busy off-road season as fall cools down, but with fire damage in California, [...]

The Rise of Trail Mater

What do you do when someone calls you the “Dollar General version of Matt’s Off-Road [...]