Reviewer's Notebook: Pull-Pal Anchor Model RW9000 Nov 1, 2005 By: Dr. Sean Michael

As a rock climber, I understand the importance of good anchors. If you climb a route, you can top-rope with a solid anchor point at the cliff's top, lead-climb and find suitable anchor points as you climb, or free solo and be so confident that you do not need a rope or anchors.

Reviewer's Notebook: PIAA Lighting System (Part II) Nov 1, 2005 By: Dr. Sean Michael

PIAA is well known for their off-road lighting, but many off-road lights can not be legally (or safely) used on-road. Ever stare into a pair of 120-watt lamps coming at you on the trail?

Reviewer's Notebook: PIAA 520 Ion Crystal Driving Lamps Nov 1, 2005 By: George Reiswig, Randy Burleson

The war cry of the Tsunami Tribe of central Bulonga? French for "nice lights"? An acronym standing for "Pretty Incredible And Awesome"?

Reviewer's Notebook: Inside Armor: Seat Covers and Mats Inside Armor: Seat Covers and Mats Nov 1, 2005 By: Dr. Sean Michael, Randy Burleson

Keeping a clean interior in the midst of a nasty trail exterior is difficult. Sand, slush, mud, and muck all wreak havoc on fabrics and carpet.

Reviewer's Notebook: PIAA Lighting System (Part I) Nov 1, 2005 By: Dr. Sean Michael, Randy Burleson

Too often, sunset requires this depressing decision. Daylight fades and we're forced to retreat as trail obstacles get uglier in the worsening light, especially during the winter months.

Reviewer's Notebook: Forrest Tool's MAX AX Forrest Tool's MAX AX Nov 1, 2005 By: Dr. Sean Michael, Randy Burleson

Most 4x4s are crammed with tools, toolboxes, recovery gear, and spares. Add in a family's worth of camping gear, a weekend's worth of food, and there's no space left for the driver, let alone passengers!

Reviewer's Notebook: Cabelas Roof Rack Carrier Nov 1, 2005 By: Dr. Sean Michael, Randy Burleson

n recent years, the availability of roof racks has exploded. Safari type racks, sport system racks, and a variety of other versions of this simple idea cropped up.

Reviewer's Notebook: Ramsey Platinum 9000 Ramsey Platinum 9000 Nov 1, 2005 By: Randy Burleson

Ramsey has been a predominant name in off-roading since the early 1940s. Their products grace the bumpers of countless four-wheel drive vehicles, and their owners testify to the dependability of Ramsey products, including locking hubs, mounting systems, and winches.

No Drill, No Frill Tow Hooks Nov 1, 2005 By: Andy Scoggins, Randy Burleson

I found myself panicked: Just a week away from my first real trail ride with the Eastern 4-Wheelers and I had no tow hooks. I could only imagine getting stuck in a big mud hole and having to submerge myself to get a strap around the axle.