Bruce Smith

Location: Eugene, OR

Expertise

• Topics of Expertise: Towing, RVs, ATVs, 4x4s, Fishing, Off-Road Driving, Performance Driving, Boating, Overlanding, Photography, Adventure Travel, Vehicle Testing
• Years in Expertise: 40+
• Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 1,500+ products, 10,000+ hours

Education & Certifications

• Education: South Western Oregon Community College; University of Oregon School of Magazine Journalism (1984) with a secondary in Public Relations/Marketing; U.S. Army DINFOS (Defense Information School)
• Years of Writing: 40+
• Club/Association Memberships: Nikon Professional Services; FMCA RV Club; Texas Auto Writers Association (expired); School of Hard Knocks (Lifetime membership)
• Awards/Recognitions: Multiple Commendation Awards during 8 years serving in the U.S Army and Oregon National Guard (Salem) Office of Public Affairs
• Previous Publications: Contributor): Four Wheeler, Jp Magazine, AMI Auto World, MotorTrend, Diesel Power Magazine, Diesel World, Dune Buggies & Hot VWs, TruckTrend, American Hunter, Sports Afield, Bass & Walleye BOATS, Trailer Life, Motorhome, RV Xtreme, North American Fisherman, Off-Road Adventures, RV Life, RV Magazine, RV Enthusiast, Camping Life, Family RVing, Total Landscape Care, Overdrive, Florida Sportsman, Boat U.S., Transportista, Custom Rigs, Pro Pickup, Street Rodder, Sportsman’s OffRoad, Family Adventures, Oregon Coast Magazine, Extreme How-To, 4×4 Japan, Overland (Australia), 4×4 Brazil, 4WD (England), Bass Club Digest, Predator Xtreme, Whitetail Journal, Truck & SUV
  Performance, Super Chevy, Off-Road Magazine, SEMA News, Texas Journey, and many more.
• Book Author: The Complete Guide to Trailering Your Boat: How to Select, Use, Maintain, and Improve Boat Trailers

A Word from Bruce W. Smith

Travel, adventure, boating, fishing, hunting, four wheeling, photography, and pursing those interests in well-equipped, well-maintained 4x4s, ATVs, boats or AWD vehicles has always given me great joy in life.

I love testing new vehicles and equipment, and sharing those insights with readers and fellow enthusiasts. I also love being able to share the how-to/where-to/why-to aspects of those varied interests via print and digital media.

I’ve been very fortunate in life to have found a full-time career where I can impart what I’ve earned from experts in many fields over the past four decades through my photography and writing. My personal interests (hobbies) are bass fishing, hiking, visiting ghost towns, and chasing a little white ball around beautiful golf courses. I never write about those pursuits because if I did, they would no
longer be a hobby.