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Christian Hazel

Christian Hazel

Editor, Petersen’s 4-Wheel & Off-Road

About Me

Christian Hazel is Editor In Chief of Jp Magazine, the world's largest and oldest Jeep-only publication. He's a life-long gearhead whose interest in anything mechanical or automotive took hold when he was just a little brat and hasgrown in interest and scope ever since. His career as an automotive journalist began in the late 1990s when he joined the staff of Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine, eventually becoming Technical Editor before transitioning over as Technical Editor and then Editor In Chief of Jp magazine. He has written for numerous Source Interlink Media titles including Four Wheeler, Diesel Power, 4x4 Garage, and others as well as contributing to SEMA newsletters and serving as industry and marketing consultant to various OE and aftermarket manufacturers. His body of written work is as vast and varied as his list of project vehicles, with editorial stories ranging from full throwdown shootouts, new product and vehicle reviews, entertainment pieces, competition articles and videos, and in-depth technical reviews, installations, and how-to stories. You're more likely to find Christian behind the wheel of a vintage Willys, Kaiser, or AMC-era Jeep than a brand-new, shiny modern model. For Christian, form follows function, patina trumps paint, and Jeep is more a lifestyle than a brand name.

Articles Christian Contributed To (904)

Fauxtina’d 4x4s #EJS2018

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Fauxtina’d 4x4s #EJS2018

Christian Hazel March 26, 2018

One hot new trend is making new 4x4 builds look old... » Read More

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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: 4-Wheel & Off-Road Editor Christian Hazel Drives the UACJ6D 800 Miles to Moab #ejs2018

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2018 Easter Jeep Safari: 4-Wheel & Off-Road Editor Christian Hazel Drives the UACJ6D 800 Miles to Moab #ejs2018

Christian Hazel March 25, 2018

4-Wheel & Off-Road Editor Christian Hazel makes the voyage to Mab Easter Jeep Safari 2018... » Read More

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4xForward: The Jeep Police Are Out to Get Me

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4xForward: The Jeep Police Are Out to Get Me

Christian Hazel March 21, 2018

The Jeep FSJ is complete garbage yet still a great vehicle.... » Read More

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Third Report: Long-Term 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

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Third Report: Long-Term 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

Christian Hazel March 20, 2018

Third report: 15,039 miles and counting... » Read More

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Testing Yakima’s $1,000 Rooftop Tent: What’s the Money Get You?

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Testing Yakima’s $1,000 Rooftop Tent: What’s the Money Get You?

Christian Hazel March 15, 2018

Turn Your 4x4 Into an Instant Camper... » Read More

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Daystar’s Super-Easy Wet or Dry Cam Can Storage Solution

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Daystar’s Super-Easy Wet or Dry Cam Can Storage Solution

Christian Hazel March 13, 2018

Cam Can Super-Easy Wet or Dry Containers... » Read More

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Nexen’s Newest Off-Road Tire Tested

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Nexen’s Newest Off-Road Tire Tested

Christian Hazel February 15, 2018

Nexen’s Hardcore Off-Road Offering... » Read More

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General Grabber ATx on Method Beadlocks

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General Grabber ATx on Method Beadlocks

Christian Hazel February 14, 2018

Hanging General’s Newest ATx All-Terrain on Method Beadlocks... » Read More

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Moore’s Tire Law: Bigger, Better, and Better Be Bigger

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Moore’s Tire Law: Bigger, Better, and Better Be Bigger

Christian Hazel February 12, 2018

Moore’s Tire Law: Bigger, Better, and Better Be Bigger... » Read More

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Staff Whoops! Deerp Six

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Staff Whoops! Deerp Six

Christian Hazel January 17, 2018

4WOR staff In 4-Wheeling Predicaments... » Read More

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Staff Whoops! Willys Whoops

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Staff Whoops! Willys Whoops

Christian Hazel January 15, 2018

4WOR staff In 4-Wheeling Predicaments.... » Read More

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Staff Whoops! Ambulance Down

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Staff Whoops! Ambulance Down

Christian Hazel January 13, 2018

4WOR staff In 4-Wheeling Predicaments.... » Read More

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ReinCARnation: All Automobiles Deserve More Than One Life

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ReinCARnation: All Automobiles Deserve More Than One Life

Christian Hazel January 12, 2018

ReinCARnation Does Exist!... » Read More

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Staff Whoops! Flattie Flop

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Staff Whoops! Flattie Flop

Christian Hazel January 12, 2018

4WOR staff In 4-Wheeling Predicaments.... » Read More

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Petersen’s Shop & Trail Tools

How-to Tech Q&A

Petersen’s Shop & Trail Tools

Verne Simons December 27, 2017

Must-Have Tools & How to Use Them... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 5

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 5

Christian Hazel December 22, 2017

Episode 5 covers day 7 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Hurricane Utah to Sand Hollow OHV.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 4

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 4

Christian Hazel December 22, 2017

Episode 4 covers day 5 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Mogollon Rim to Cinders to Jacob... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 3

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 3

Christian Hazel December 22, 2017

Episode 3 covers day 3 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Payson to Pyeatt Draw to Mogollon... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 2

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 2

Christian Hazel December 22, 2017

Episode 2 covers day 2 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Phoenix to Crown King to Payson.... » Read More

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 1

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Ultimate Adventure 2017 Episode 1

Christian Hazel December 21, 2017

Episode 1 covers day 1 of our Ultimate Adventure 2017 from Phoenix to Table Mesa.... » Read More

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1972 Jeep J4000
1978 Jeep Cherokee Chief

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