MetalCloak Tips & Things
- November 18, 2023 15754
Thank You!
Thank you for being a part of our 2023 Thanksgiving/Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale-bration! - November 16, 2023 215
Tires. Axles. Control arms. Body and frame. You name it. Just about anything that could get damaged while off-road will at some point. More than once, for those who drive frequently. And some of those issues can be serious.
But a lug nut? Who
- November 03, 2023 172
Accidents on the trails can happen. Accidents in remote locations can happen…
As an adventure enthusiast and former trauma nurse, I can attest to the importance of being prepared with both supplies and the know-how of what to do in emergency situations.
- October 23, 2023 110
Last weekend we headed up into the Sierra Nevada Mountains for some much-needed mountain air and camping. Destination: Loon Lake, which also happens to be the start of the Rubicon Trail. We weren't planning on doing any wheeling, but
- October 13, 2023 1117
An essential part of ANY overnight camping trip, is a good strong cup of coffee in the morning. Pour-overs, French press, percolator, Aero-press, instant and even electric machines are all viable options, but if you want a hearty cup, you opt for the
- October 06, 2023 46
Do you know how to read a map?
In today's world, GPS and satellite navigation are reliable as all get-out, but even the most advanced GPS devices use base maps as the viewable interface.
I personally prefer planning a route on
- September 29, 2023 58
Camping and campfires go hand in hand. It's something that many of us have been accustomed to since we were kids. Nowadays, with droughts and heat waves, open fires are becoming more and more frowned upon and illegal on a variety of public lands, especially
- August 25, 2023 29
Last weekend, a crew of us here at ARS and MetalCloak headed into the high country for an overnight Rocklanding trip. Saturday was amazing, with good weather all day, up until about 7pm when the clouds started rolling in and things began to change. By
- August 18, 2023 56
Embarking on an overlanding adventure is an exhilarating experience that allows you to explore the world's most remote and beautiful destinations. Whether you're traveling in a rugged 4x4 vehicle, a camper van, or a motorcycle, one principle remains paramount: