Overlanding is a popular way to travel. You may have seen challenges or custom builds tailored around overlanding in a UTV. We’ve also found a lot of products on the market designed to make a UTV overland friendly. But how easy is it to overland in a UTV? What is overlanding anyway? If you’re unfamiliar with overlanding, it’s a little difficult to define exactly what it is. Overlanding is basically a style of off-road travel. It combines camping, off-roading, and heading to remote destinations that are not often explored. It also has a self-reliant or survivalist component to it. It’s more tha ..read more

Tips for a Safe Summer Ride Summer is here and we are more than ready to hit the trail. But we’ve been dealing with record-high temperatures, and riding in that type of weather is no joke. When you are out exploring in the heat make sure to play it safe. We’ve put together some suggestions for riding in hot weather that can help your summer adventures be not only fun but the safest possible. Water Bring water – lots of water. This is perhaps the most important thing you can do to ensure a good ride. You need to stay hydrated to stay safe and have fun. This becomes more pronounced in the heat ..read more

Your Clearly Tough windshield is one of the toughest around. It does a fabulous job of keeping you safe and comfortable. But if you are riding hard, the windshield is going to get dirty at some point. Luckily, our polycarbonate windshields are easy to clean. Clearly Tough’s polycarbonate windshields are 250 times stronger than glass. You will want to clean your polycarbonate windshield differently than you would a glass windshield, however. You need to care for it differently to keep it working and looking its best. We’ve compiled some tips that will help you keep your windshield clean, withou ..read more

It’s officially 2022. We’ve got an eventful year ahead of us that’s packed full of fun and exciting events. Each year we compile a list of UTV events taking place around the country. Check out our Clearly Tough UTV Event Calendar for 2022. We found several delightful jamborees, rallies, rides, and other events taking place this year. If you’re making vacation plans, hoping to hit some new trails, or wishing to make some new riding friends, check out some of these awesome events. From rides that will take you across some of the most scenic places in the county to rallies that will get you downr ..read more

Once again, it is time for us to reflect on what we are most grateful for here at Clearly Tough. It has been another crazy and unpredictable year. But we have a lot to be grateful for. As we reflect on the past year, we’ve realized just how lucky we’ve been. Here are just a few of the things we really appreciate. Here’s what we are Grateful for in 2021 We are thankful for the trails, mountains, deserts, and forests. Also, we are grateful for the individuals that take care of them. We love our beautiful home. We are grateful that we get to explore and enjoy it. There is so much beauty all arou ..read more

Winter may be the most challenging season to ride in. You’ll need to prepare for the weather when heading out. But with the right equipment, you can keep riding comfortably all winter long. And we highly recommend doing just that. Winter has its own kind of beauty that is just waiting for you to explore. Here are a few accessories that will help you both stay warm and be prepared for your winter adventures. Good Base Layers – Dressing warmly is obviously a must. But this is one of the most common mistakes we see in cold weather. Get a good solid base layer and build up from there. There are to ..read more

Hunting Safely with your UTV We are getting close to hunting season. For those of you who are excited to head out on your next trip, here are a few safety reminders to make sure everything goes smoothly. Preparing for the Trip Make a Plan – As you plan out the details of your trip, make sure someone knows exactly where you are going, how long you will be there, and who will be with you. Be detailed. Share this information with someone you trust. Know the Rules and Regulations – You’ll likely have to deal with federal, state, and local regulations when hunting. Make sure you have the proper in ..read more

The Bear Lake valley and the surrounding mountains contain hundreds of miles of trails just waiting to be explored. This is some of the best riding out there. Choose from stream crossings and thick groves of pines and aspens or take in the breathtaking views of Bear Lake. The lake itself is a natural freshwater lake containing pristine aqua-blue colored water. It’s located on the border of Utah and Idaho. The trail network covers a variety of terrain and ranges in difficulty from easy/beginner to challenging. You’ll find some great riding here. Where to ride Great riding awaits you. These trai ..read more

It’s summer. It’s a time to get out, have fun and ride. But this summer has been exceptionally hot and dry. Those of us in the western part of the country are going through a heatwave on top of a really bad drought. These conditions have made fire danger an extreme. And since there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight, we thought it might be appropriate to review some fire safety recommendations. These are always a good idea. But they seem especially important this year. UTV Fire Safety Check with forest or ranger districts before you go for fire restrictions or area closures. Avoid tall dry br ..read more

Summer is nearly here. It’s time to get out there and hit the trail. We love nothing more than going out for a great ride. We are lucky to have so many trails, dunes, and riding areas to explore. We’re excited for the season ahead. As a quick reminder, let’s all ride responsibly as we head out for an amazing season.   We want to help keep our riding areas open, and as beautiful as ever.  Here are some great reminders to help us minimize the impact we have on the areas we love to ride in. Low Impact Riding Stay on established trails and don’t go cross-country. Cross-country trav ..read more