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Gear overhaul

My gear got a bit of overhaul lately. The best way to find out what one might need in field is to be in field. After two years hauling equipment in the van and on my back I realized that I have to let go some stuff. Thankfully there is Kijiji for that. The Elinchrom […]

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Overland Reunion 2015 – Meeting up with other Overlanders in the Twente woods …

All Overlanders know the situation: you are excited to go on your next overland trip to Whateverstan and so many people do not understand why you like this very basic way of traveling to places wild and remote instead of doing an “all inclusive trip” to a fashionable place everybody else just rhapsodizes on! … […]

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Cooking with Steam: Pressure Cooker lovefest

Cooking on the road is one of the areas that consumes a lot of mental and real time. It’s easy to initially eat at the road side taco stands or other quick eats, or splurge and be a foody at a hip restaurant in a capitol city. But ultimately the more you can shop local and cook your own food, […]

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Coffee or Tea?

Many people need a cup of good coffee for a good start into the day. In our case, we definitely need tea. Strong and sweet Assam tea! Typical and traditional “Ostfriesentee” (East-Frisian Tea)! Every morning! Boiling water in the camp early in the morning sometimes can be a really annoying task, especially when you’ve got […]

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Power Bright PW1100-12 Power Inverter | Gear Review

For better or worse, electronic devices play a big part in our travels. Keeping all our equipment charged and ready to go can be a nightmare. The solution? Mains power in the truck. It was time to go shopping for a power inverter. The range of power inverters is overwhelming and there are a few factors […]

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Only one month to go

OneGreatAdventure will start in 30 days – Update on my preparations to go from Alaska to Antarctica.
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Coleman 2 Burner Dual Fuel Compact Liquid Fuel Stove | Gear Review

When you wake up in your tent, it’s several degrees below reasonable and has been raining all night—The first thing you want is a hot cup of coffee … and bacon and eggs for breakfast. Maybe a pancake or two… by then it’s morning tea time and time for another cuppa. Luckily, the Coleman 2 Burner […]

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JFDI’s JFTI* List

Heather When we started planning this trip, we spent a lot of time researching vehicles, campers, battery vs. solar, the […]

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Gear: Finding the “Perfect” Travel Chair

Maybe, it’s just our personal problem, but finding the perfect travel chair seems to be way more difficult that deciding on any other piece of gear … it’s like an Odyssey! “How come? It’s very simple!”, you say!? “Why don’t you just go to one of the outdoor specialists and compare chairs on offer there according to the following […]

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The Best Travel Bag in the World

People planning their own trips always want to know what gear we recommend. Over the next few weeks, as part of our post-trip roundup, we’ll be sharing some of our stories with critical gear–I wouldn’t exactly call them ‘reviews,’ just…
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Top 5: Most Used Gear

When we started planning this trip, we asked ourselves what we would need to bring with us. It can be daunting to try to imagine everything you’ll need on the road for the next 18 months. We went to Overland Expo in 2012 and 2013 (it’s held in Flagstaff, Arizona every May), and found that […]
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Sometimes You Get What You Need

Contrary to the popular Rolling Stones song, sometimes you get what you need.   Considering that work has been beyond crazy, getting a bit of riding time in was just what the doctor ordered.  Equally important I was hoping for a bit of adventure too.  Guess what, I got it....
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The Camera Kit

We’ve had some questions about our photos and what kind of camera we’re using.  Hopefully this post will answer those questions!  If not, we can dive into more detail… Canon DSLR About eight years ago, I took a trip to Africa.  Before the trip, I decided I...
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Alpkit Gear Reviews: Hunka Bivvy, MytiPot, Headtorch and Lantern

I have a number of items of gear from Alpkit on this trip and they are all getting well-used. In summary, I am very impressed. Especially when you consider the value. Hunka Bivvy XL I’ve got the extra-large size to accommodate my huge −40C rated winter sleeping bag and it is just the...
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Bike and Gear Set-up for Asia – Downsizing

Having been on the road a few months in Asia now, I thought it was time to share how I’m carrying all my gear for anyone that’s interested. As usual, I’ve got my Thorn Raven Tour bike, although during its 40,000km life it has had several new parts at various stages (including...
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Gear Review: Triple Aught Design Ranger Hoodie

When Bryon and I received our Maya Rally sponsorship package from Triple Aught Design back in November, we had no idea what was inside. Like a fat kid going after cake, we dismantled the box and tore into the contents. Sure there were t-shirts and pants, but the pièce de...
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EVENT: Overland Expo 2013 Wrap Up

Overland Expo 2013 was another HUGE gathering of overlanders and the overland industry at Mormon Lake, AZ. The event happens each year in May and seems to be growing with more participants, more vendors and more classes every year. The information available to you at this event is really quite...
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Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: MOTOS

BMW & RawHyde Offroad have once again stepped up to offer an incredible experience for all the overland motorcycle enthusiasts out there at Overland Expo 2013. They offered up demo bikes, tons of riding instructors, a dedicated offroad skills riding course as well as tons of seminars and...
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Vehicles of Overland Expo 2013: BIG RIGS

The big rigs had a big presence at Overland Expo 2013 with the Unimogs taking center stage with a big display/gathering at the center of the vendor area. The big trucks dropped a lot of jaws with their sheer size, plethora of features, luxury amenities and price tags. It is hard to define...
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