Born in the UK, Mike went to school in England and France before hiking across most of Europe in his early twenties. With a background as a photographer and engineer in the automotive industry, he has worked in Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Southeast Asia and the Americas. His heart beats for classic cars and motorcycles, favouring an expedition equipped 1963 Land Rover Series IIA for overlanding. He is an outdoor enthusiast and, in 2016, followed his vocation to become an adventure journalist.
As a follow up to the Quartermaster pick-up, INEOS Automotive has just announced the launch of a chassis cab option – something that is likely to attract attention from expedition vehilce builders as well as other special vehicle builders. Using the same extended chassis developed for the Quartermaster, the chassis cab variant is designed to […]
Occasionally, I’m introduced to a piece of kit that makes me wonder why I would want to replace something that works perfectly well. You know the old adage: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Well, I was asked to test Ledlenser’s latest creation, the HF8R Signature headlamp, and it arrived full of promise that this […]
What springs to mind when you think of rum? Perhaps a jazz bar in Cuba, where the furniture exudes a note of tobacco leaf. An evening on a Jamaican beach serenaded by the enthusiastic rhythm of steel drums. Maybe the classics such as Cuba Libre, Daiquiri, or Mojito. Whatever it is, I strongly doubt your top […]
When you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go—and a chemical toilet can quickly become an object of torment if you’re in a remote spot and unable to empty its brimming contents responsibly. I’m sure there are countless readers out there who have found themselves in a similar situation. One such person is Markus Becker, co-founder of […]
I like uncomplicated yet effective travel gear and seeing as the Optimus SVEA has been in production for more than 70 years, this small stove made completely from brass is right up my street. Approximately 9 cm in diameter, 13 cm high and weighing 614 g with fuel, SVEA fits in everywhere. Turned upside-down with […]
Sometimes it can be a challenge to find the right present for your significant other at Christmas, so we welcome suggestions about new or attractive items that are sure to get us a big hug in return. LUNA STRETCH DOWN HOODED JACKETS Down jackets with full-length zip, water-repellent windproof stretch material, stand-up collar and lined […]
London, 27.11.2023: The first series production Grenadier Quartermaster double cab pick-ups have started rolling off INEOS Automotive’s production line in Hambach, France. Customer deliveries in Europe are due to start in December 2023, with shipments to Asia Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East following soon after. North American sales of the Quartermaster are scheduled […]
Nith Inshore Rescue chooses the INEOS Grenadier 4×4 Utility Wagon as its new search and rescue vehicle. The British-designed 4X4 is engineered and built to deliver best-in-class off-road capability, durability and reliability, with a spacious and versatile cabin layout and modern comfort, refinement and technology. Nith Inshore Rescue, one of the busiest lifeboat stations in […]
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