Our latest off-road picture book for children is now available! Introducing: Chloe and the Bulldog. This is Part 2 in our off-roading adventure tale series. It is the perfect for kids of all ages, including big kids with 4Runners and Toyota enthusiasts alike. The story was inspired by the life and times of our dear …
Nothing says camping quite like a cozy gathering around a warm fire pit. If you are planning an outdoor trip this fall with family and friends, here is a quick tip for making things a little easier on you when building a campfire. We all know campfires need oxygen. But fanning a flame with a …
We did it! Super proud to say we are now officially Spartan Finishers! Phil, my brother-in-law Gary, and I represented Team OTGL and trained 4 months before the race. The event took place at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, CA on July 23, 2022. What is a Spartan Stadion Race? It’s a 5K sprint up and down …
Last weekend, Off The GridLock was one of the hosts for the Rodeo X Rigs Offroad Community Round Up at SteelCraft in Garden Grove. We had an incredible turnout for the Tacoma Beast 10 Year Anniversary and an impressive vendor list which included King Shocks, Trail Wolves, Adventure Rigs Magazine, and Camburg. We truly appreciate …
If you are new to overlanding and read my book for children, Jack and the Unicorn, then you may be wondering what was the inspiration behind the horn shaped tent of the vehicle that Pop-paw drove. It is actually the latest addition to our own Land Cruiser which we use in real life. When Phil and …
School is out for the summer and what better way to bridge the gap between the seasons than with a new book for kids about the great outdoors! Start them young and inspire this next generation with a taste of off-roading, overlanding, hiking and camping. Introducing, Jack and the Unicorn: An Off-Roading Adventure Tale. This …
Napping like a boss. Did you know that rest and recovery is just as important as training? In between workouts, your body needs time to repair and strengthen itself. Rest days allow you to recover both physically and psychologically. During this period, your body replenishes muscle glycogen (energy stores) and provides time for the body …
We took our friend, Aaron on his very first off-road outing and now he is sold! This mini excursion on El Cariso Trail in Lake Elsinore was exactly what he needed. Actually, what we all needed. With the plethora of tech tools and apps we enjoy today, there’s very little that requires us to actually …
The best way we can describe dogsledding is this: magical. You may think that’s hyperbole, but if you could see these Alaskan huskies at work you would have to agree. At first the dogs are hyper and energetic. They can’t wait to run. It’s loud and somewhat chaotic having two sled teams barking, pulling, and …
Well, that was NOT what I expected. In fact, that was not what any of us expected! We set off on the Willow Creek Jeep Trail in Lake Arrowhead, CA with rigs ranging in size from a Jeep Liberty, Ford F150 and other trucks, 4Runners, and various SUVs. None of us will ever forget how we …
