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Author: Mercedes Lilienthal

Coastal Offroad Delica Space Gear Bumpers: The Build Process

November 21, 2020 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 7 Comments
Mitsubishi L400 Delica 1_2000_web

*Updated 12/10/20 Canadian-based Coastal Offroad makes a variety of front and rear weld-together bumper kits for Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear vans. Coastal Offroad, or CO, produces kits for both series 1 and 2 Delica L400s. Our 1994 Space Gear, known as the TBD Tractor, is a series 1 model. The facelifted series 2 Delica Space…

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Our After Alcan 5000 via Dirt Sports World

April 17, 2020 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Pajero post ditch dive on Klondike Hwy

It’s hard to believe it’s been just over a month since we finished the 2020 Alcan 5000 Winter Rally. It was an incredibly challenging and rewarding adventure! We’ve returned from driving the Pajero over 5,400 winter Arctic miles. There’s so much to talk about, so much to share. So, here’s our first feature story via…

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Trading Places: Swapping Spots at Rebelle Rally

December 21, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment

Dust, dirt, and dreadfully long days can’t keep Kathy and me away from the Rebelle Rally. That’s why Kathy and I both drove it as competitors, as well as covered the event as media. These words actually accelerate our excitement about the event. Why wouldn’t you want to take your Toyota and dash over hard-packed…

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A Grand Adventure to Yosemite National Park

October 30, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Honda-Passport-Elite-on-side-of-road

When someone thinks of “out west,” they typically think of massive mountains, tall trees, grand valleys, and staggering scenery. They think of the wild, wild west. Gone are miles and miles of plains or crops as far as the eye can see. Cows and corn, soybeans and sows aren’t thought of, either. Next to the…

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: LifeSaver Jerrycan

October 1, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
LifeSaver-jerrycan-and-Mitsubishi-Delica

Even more important than carrying proper recovery gear and having ample food on hand when traveling remotely is having safe, clean drinking water. Filling up canteens and water containers from home or a gas station helps, but what happens if you run out of water or have an emergency and need more H2O? It could…

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We’re Competing in the Mother of all Winter Rallies!

September 11, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment
1991 Mitsubishi Pajero in BC Canada

After months of hard work, long hours, and dedication, we’ve decided to step things up. We’re running the Alcan 5000.

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: Big Agnes Double-Wide Sleeping Set-up

August 28, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Big Agnes double-wide sleeping bag and pad

Getting a solid night sleep when adventuring in the backcountry is key. Having the chance to snuggle up to your partner while doing so is even better.

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Review: 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

August 14, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
2020-Toyota-Corolla-Hybrid-1

As of 2020, Toyota’s decided to give the Corolla some hybrid love.

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: Nite Ize RunOff Waterproof Products

August 12, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Nite Ize Wallet and Pocket

In the latest iteration of our Gear Garage series, we look at Nite Ize’s RunOff waterproof products. We took them to Canada and Iceland and put them through their paces.

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: Ortlieb Duffle RS Series Bag

July 27, 2019 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Ortlieb RS 110 duffle bag on ground

Ortlieb has long been known for high quality waterproof wares: from bicycle panniers, messenger bags, to day packs and duffle bags, these bags can take a multitude of beatings and keep on going.

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