We’ve all had those weeks where at the end of it you just need to get away. Well being here in the Pacific Northwest, one of our jems is the awesome town of Hood River Oregon. Known for its picturesque setting on the Columbia River with Mount Hood in it’s backyard, Hood River is a place for outdoor enthusiasts with a love for , brews, coffee, fresh fruits, and some great cuisine. So when we had the opportunity to borrow a Land Rover Defender for a few days that had been recently imported into...

It all started when the guys from Truck Hero dropped of their 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 for a top secret photo shoot that could rival Area 51 security. We had one of those overcast and drizzly Portland days and immediately found a glaring issues with this rig. The stock wiper blades were positively awful; almost more harmful that running no wipers. So a quick u-turn and we were headed back to the shop where we ripped the stock wipers off as quickly as we could. After a prompt cleaning we applied...

Whether it is to get the premium look of upgraded bulbs or finally admitting your eyes don’t work as good as they used to, you’ve come to the decision to upgrade your vehicle’s lighting system. Either way, better vision while driving is invaluable. The road taken from here gets a little confusing with all the different options, so we are going to try and shed some light on which technology will work best for your driving habits and climate. The first questions to ask yourself are: Why do you...

It all could have been avoided by having a sufficient horn. Imagine sitting at a red light in a hurry to make your next and most important appointment of your day. Meanwhile the driver in front of you is more focused on their shiny new phone than the world around them. The light turns green and not the slightest movement. You give a quick couple beeps with your dainty little horn, which not only embarrasses you but does nothing to alert the driver in front of you. You then lay on the horn just...