Gear Guide 2021: Kyrgyzstan, Pacific Coast and Europe, Field Tests, Vehicles, and Skills
A dedicated gear issue with in-depth equipment testing, classic vehicle features, long-distance travel routes, and practical overland skills. (104 pages)
Mike Brailey
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.
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The car care specialist launches a new product made from orange terpenes.
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Land Rover Classic is continuing the formidable expedition legacy of the original Defender with a limited production run of adventure-ready Defender Works V8 Trophy vehicles for an exclusive competition at Eastnor Castle in 2021.
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Perfecting the Discovery 5 - according to Matzker. A hint of what to expect with their New Defender.
Rally Legend Franco Picco Finishes Dakar 2021 – Aged 65
Franco Picco scored a podium finish at the Dakar Rally in 1985. This year, he returned to the world’s most prestigious rally race with the simple aim of crossing the finish line. He succeeded – despite the fact that this…
TORSUS Praetorian – The Ultimate Overlander?
In the first instalment of our visit to TORSUS in the Czech Republic, I discussed the Terrastorm—a 5.5 ton van capable of venturing off pavement and currently making a name for itself amongst first responders and recreational vehicle owners. This…
Billingham Camera Bags – Lara Platman shares her baggage and other anecdotes
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Are TORSUS Vans and Buses an Alternative for Overlanding?
When considering different vehicle types for overlanding, 4×4 vans do not fair as well in extreme terrain compared to their smaller counterparts such as Land Rovers, Toyotas and Jeeps. Overall length, rear overhang, wheelbase, ground clearance, height, width, turning circle,…