NIKWAX COTTON PROOF: Waterproofing either works or it doesn’t – there is no middle ground.
My ARB Skydome had seen nearly almost daily use during the preceding sixteen months. With a trip to Romania on the horizon, it seemed like an ideal opportunity to give the swag a thorough exterior clean and a consequential reproofing against rain and damp. There hadn’t been any cause for complaint on my part until […]
INEOS Grenadier: build your ideal car and check the cost before order books open
INEOS Automotive has announced that order books for its no-nonsense Grenadier 4X4 will open on May 18th, 2022. The initial model line-up is easy to configure with a comprehensive range of optional extras so that owner’s can accessorise their vehicle to suit their personal needs. THE BASICS The Grenadier is available as a two-seat or […]
A matter of taste – improved technology means trekking meals don’t have to be a compromise any longer
Tasting team: Caro, Claudia, Elisabeth, Mike, Stefan, and Tristan Let’s face it, seasoned steaks straight off the grill or a hearty stew simmered for hours on the coals are not only a good source of nourishment, but represent a key aspect of an active outdoor lifestyle especially when paired to a cold drink, feet warming […]
Garmin Tread Powersport – soft touch, hard core navigator
“Spend your time ripping through the woods, not waiting on your friends,” said Garmin, when they released the new Tread navigator which is specifically designed for powersports enthusiasts. With a trip planned for September, I was already contemplating a new satnav and the most likely candidate was the Garmin Overlander. The only reason I hadn’t […]
NEWS: Ernest Schackleton’s ship, Endurance, has been found 107 years after being crushed by ice and sinking
Press Release: ENDURANCE22 The Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust is pleased to confirm that the Endurance22 Expedition has located the wreck of Endurance, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship which has not been seen since it was crushed by the ice and sank in the Weddell Sea in 1915. One hundred years after Shackleton’s death, Endurance was found at […]
The KLIM 2022 collection: great news after the winter break
KLIM’s video to kick off the 2022 season reminds us of just how much we have missed riding our bikes during the winter months. In 2022, this premium US manufacturer, which has meanwhile also gained a special standing in Europe, is once again focusing on achieving exceptional quality in the design and manufacture of its […]
KRUG Expedition – driving to help Ukraine. You can help too
Austrian expedition truck manufacturer KRUG EXPEDITION has its roots in the Ukraine. Each living module is made in a facility belonging to the KRUG group in Cherkassy, a city near Kiev. Due to the current circumstances, we are currently preparing a truck relief mission, carried out by one of our employees, Vadim. Read below what […]
DefenderX: the last great overland challenge. London – New York. Episode 1
Talking with Jeff Willner about his ongoing overland expedition from London to New York. Not entirely dissimilar to First Overland, where six Oxford and Cambridge students embarked upon an impossible journey from London to Singapore in two Series One Land Rovers, Jeff Willner is endeavouring to complete what is possibly the last overland challenge from […]
