Fall 2015 | Volume 8 | Issue 4

Suppliers and manufacturers of vehicle bolt-on LED lights have sprung up faster than Texas blue bonnets in the spring. The task of identifying solid brands that rival higher priced brands in performance and quality can be daunting. Furthermore, adding multiple lights means adding rocker switches, which means looking for dashboard real estate for cutting slots if the few spares Toyota provided in the truck are already occupied. In this review, we’ll examine a quality LED brand and a switch solution using a space-saving LCD screen.

Working with ARB on this new product, LabRak has developed a solid alternative to the factory fog lights that come with the ARB bumpers.  Using laser cut steel and a powdercoated finish, these inserts are made to look factory and provide a durable upgrade to your ARB bumper.  Their design is made to work with most flush mount LED lights offered on the market and utilize a proprietary dual color LED marker light that comes standard.   LabRak offers a set of LED pods as an option to complete the set all in one purchase.

Walking into an outdoor store in search of a new sleeping bag can be overwhelming, even if you’re a seasoned camper. Between quilts, blankets, mummy bags, rectangular bags, and more, it can be tough to figure out what’s best. Whether you’re planning on driving to the trailhead and carrying everything with you, pulling into a campground, or curling up in the back of your truck for a good night’s sleep under the stars, ask yourself these questions to help you choose the right sleeping bag for you.

Photos and Text by Richard Giordano
Desk To Glory (www.desktoglory.com)

Here is the short list for what you need to spend 39 days adventuring through Baja California: