Tips and Tricks

We all have been there. That giant pit of mud looms in front of us and all we want to do is drive through it, spinning our tires and making the mud fly everywhere. There is something thrilling about seeing the muck project outward. If you embrace your vehicle being caked in layer upon layer of mud, then you might be into mudding.  What Is Mudding? Breaking it down to its simplest definition, mudding just means getting down and dirty and driving through the muck. Going by numerous names, mud bogging, mud slinging or mud racing, this is off-roading that...

For many of the less adventurous spirits out there, a bumpy, muddy, rocky road would be a driving nightmare. However, for us, the rougher the road the better. In fact, the way we see it, no road is best of all. Throw in an obstacle or two and it’s game time! Many off-roaders enjoy just being outdoors, while others live for the physical and technical challenge that driving through certain terrain brings. While the thrill and adventure is what we all collectively seek, there is a “geekier” side to the sport and the physics of what we do should be...

Learn the proper way to use an off-road winch recovery kit. We go over a single line pull, a single line snatch block pull and a single line double snatch block pull.

See how to properly use your winch and a winch recovery kit. Our Ultimate Off-Road Recovery Kit includes two shackles, a heavy-duty snatch block, a tree saver, a tow strap, a winch line damper and a pair of recovery gloves.

This video covers winching safety and setup as well as an overview of the GearAmerica's Ultimate Recovery Kit.

So you’re ready to hit the trails for the first time. The thrill that is waiting for you out there can be exciting and exhilarating. Perhaps you don’t know where to start, but now that you’re ready to get out there, GearAmerica wants to be sure you are up to the challenge. The off-roading Jeep community is a tight-knit group that once you get talking to them, they are all more than willing to give you their tips and tricks and help you out. You’ll find that once you hit the trails the community will be there to guide you...

Probably the last thing you think about before hitting the trails is what you wear. With all the gear and modifications that we make to our vehicles, many of us may not be considering this important basic. We load up our Jeep with all the supplies we need for the day, pick a trail, and hit the road never considering what should be considered a basic. In reality, no matter what we choose to wear, we are going to get dirty and probably rip something. But at times we do our best to stand out with a fashion choice or...