The GFC Blog

The Two-Duffel Camping Formula

March 28, 2023 4 min read

You’ve got an entire truck, why not take the kitchen sink? Less stuff means less weight. Less stuff means less packing. And, often, less stuff means more experience. And isn’t that the entire point? Refining your loadout into its simplest form might just make your next camping trip better. Here’s how.

How To Build Out Your Overland Vehicle's Electrical System

March 28, 2023 4 min read

Adding the ability to power devices like 12-volt fridge-freezers, Starlink satellite Internet dishes, and camp lights can add some real luxury to your next camping trip. And doing so is easier and more affordable than ever. Let’s make this as easy as possible.

The Best Driving Lights For Your 4x4

March 28, 2023 7 min read

If you’ve ever driven off-road or through remote areas at night, you’ve probably found your vehicle’s stock headlights woefully inadequate. Enter driving lights. They’re entirely illegal on any public road in this country, and poorly understood as a result. But man, get them right, and they may be one of the most empowering modifications you make to your truck. Here’s how.

The Best Recovery Gear For Your 4x4

March 28, 2023 5 min read

Recovery is the act of getting a stuck vehicle unstuck. As such, the associated gear is an essential for anyone driving solo through remote areas, or venturing off-road. Recovery can also prove exceptionally dangerous. Which is why carrying quality gear, and items chosen to reduce risk as much as possible, is so important.

How To Protect Your 4x4 Off-Road

March 28, 2023 3 min read

Worried about banging up your brand new truck off-road? There’s all manner of protection parts vying for your hard earned dollar. Here’s how to determine what you need, and which parts work best.

How To Upgrade The Suspension On Your 4x4

March 28, 2023 7 min read

Modifying your truck’s suspension is the most effective way to increase its performance off-road. But, suspension in a complex system in which each part must work together, and what we mean by “performance” is often misunderstood. With a lack of effective information, it’s common to see drivers spend a bunch of money on suspension components only to reduce performance. Let’s fix that.

How To Find The Best Off-Road Tires For Your 4x4

March 27, 2023 8 min read

Tires are the most important component on your vehicle. No system, not your four-wheel drive or your antilock brakes, or anything else, is able to work except through them. But, most trucks and SUVs are fitted with inadequate tires from the factory. How can you upgrade or replace them without sacrificing performance?

How To Find The Best Campsites

March 27, 2023 4 min read

Ready to go camping? You need a destination. Here’s everything you need to know to find an epic spot.

Why Washboard Sucks, A Technical Explanation

February 22, 2023 7 min read

Washboard—the regular corrugation developed on unpaved roads—is one of the most punishing surfaces for both drivers, and their vehicles. It’s also hell on campers, and is one of the most significant challenges GFC has tried to solve for by making our products radically simple and immensely strong. Learning to understand washboard may help you understand why GFCs are made the way they are.

Camp With GFC At King Of The Hammers!

January 26, 2023 1 min read 5 Comments

Ever wanted to check out one of the most epic, and accessible, off-road races in America? We'll be camping at King of the Hammers, in California's Johnson Valley, from Thursday, February 9th, through that Saturday night. Updated with GPS coordinates!

GFC Campout In Joshua Tree

November 29, 2022 2 min read 2 Comments

The week before Thanksgiving, we invited customers and friends to meet us at a bar in Pioneertown, then follow us to a campsite. Without much more organization than that, this is what happened.

GFC Montana Meet and Greet, plus Toy Drive

November 29, 2022 1 min read 3 Comments

Come hang out with us at our headquarters in Belgrade, Montana, meet interesting people (and us), and enter to win a V1 Superlite.

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