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You should be careful when choosing between a steel cable and a synthetic rope. Both will help you solve the issue of recovering your vehicle, however, synthetic ropes are better for people using their winch more frequently. Welcome to our Best Synthetic Winch Ropes Review! Quick Answer – Best Synthetic Winch Rope: Synthetic winch ropes … Read more
February 4, 2018 We woke up relaxed, as we didn’t have to wake up to an annoying alarm screaming from our phones for a change. The plan was to hang around Dakhla, really just relax and catch up with our messages and emails. The Dar Dakhla had a nice rooftop breakfast bar set up, … Read more
Quick Answer – Best Portable Camping Showers: Before you go out on your first camping or overlanding expedition of the summer season, you should get yourself a good or perhaps the best portable camping shower. We’ve tested several different ones, now let’s see which one would serve you best on your trip. There’s nothing better … Read more
Our featured image is actually a real, live-size version of a nicely built Land Rover Defender 110. When we came across the Traxxas TRX-4 and its features, we couldn’t find words to describe our amazement. Looking at its details, it’s hard to tell the difference between a Traxxas and a real size vehicle. Basically you … Read more
Although there are many excellent coolers on the market, one brand that has gained much rave and attention among consumers is RTIC coolers. Many individuals are looking for a great cooler, whether it be for their next camping trip, day at the beach, family gathering at the park, or maybe even for larger gatherings, such … Read more
What Is The Rubicon Trail? If you enjoy off-roading in the western U.S., then you have probably heard of the Rubicon Trail. If you haven’t heard of it, or you’re interested in more details, then you need to continue reading. Simply put, the Rubicon Trail is one of those Bucket List destinations for American overlanders. … Read more
While camping in a tent has been around for a long time, mounting a tent to the roof of a vehicle is something that was developed after WWII in Italy, although there were also examples as early as 1937. While this style of a tent has not caught on with the general public, they are … Read more
What Is A Snorkel Or Raised Air Intake? A snorkel is a device often used on an overland vehicle that moves the engine’s air intake from under the hood – usually from the wheel arches – to a position at roof height. The device is connected to the engine’s intake with a coupler and ran … Read more
Whether it is storing your precious bottles of beer or keeping groceries fresh for long, you need cooling on your trips. Coolers come in all sizes and brands, and there has been a lot of comparison among different types of coolers in the market. You may be looking for coolers like YETI, but cheaper options … Read more
When you are looking for comparable coolers to YETI, but perhaps at a lower price range, you have several alternatives. One of those is definitely the RTIC Coolers. Many people wonder how do RTIC vs YETI compare. These brands are especially good choices if you decided you only need a secondary cooler, next to your … Read more
February 3, 2018 The Sahara Desert at sunrise is truly spectacular. The colors you encounter and the shadows of the sand dunes make it look like a scene from a movie. We had an awesome drive… until a sand storm hit us. On top of the fact that we were driving through some really … Read more
When you want to do many sorts of electrical work, it’s a must to have a reliable multimeter. It is probably one of the most underrated tools for DIYers but this guide will tell what multimeter is and why you need one. The best multimeters can perform many basic functions for home and automotive troubleshooting. … Read more
February 2, 2018 We were quite glad to be driving with Mate and Aliz on our way to, and the next day through, Mauritania. Our goal for the day was Nouakchott, 350 miles and a border crossing away. We were considering stopping in the Zebrabar again to look around St. Louis, but there were … Read more
February 1, 2018 You wouldn’t think Dakar has anything to do with North Korea. However, one of Dakar’s main attractions is a massive, hideous statue that’s supposed to be a symbol of the African Renaissance. On this day we were going to look around Dakar, and the statute was on our list. According to … Read more
Those of us who enjoy overland trips know all too well how important recovery equipment can be. Having the proper tool can be the difference between a small inconvenience and major downtime. Many off-road enthusiasts will agree that one such tool is a winch. Losing traction and getting stuck is challenging when traveling in remote … Read more
January 31, 2018 As I looked into it, the only three countries in the world where the definite article, “the”, is officially obligatory are The Bahamas, The Gambia, and The Netherlands. There are a number of other countries in the world that are sometimes referred to with the definite article, like ‘the Ukraine’ and … Read more
The first in a series of LED light bar reviews, welcome to our Auxbeam Reviews! Things have come a long way since the days of the carbide lamp on a Ford Model T. Automotive lighting has developed over the last century, offering more than increased visibility and signaling. This is especially true with auxiliary lighting … Read more
January 30, 2018 Gyuri and Jim with the Discovery and Mate and Aliz with the Porsche both planned on selling their rigs when they finished the rally. Both had local used car salesmen approaching them, as they had signs stuck in their windscreens. However, only the Discovery had a serious bidder, and it was … Read more
In this Champion 3100 Watt Inverter Generator review article we will see how this device is designed to handle camping needs as well as serve as an emergency home back-up. Having a dependable power source away from home is no longer a luxury, it is considered a necessary component for today’s overlanders. An overland trip … Read more
January 29th, 2018 Although we were quite sad that the rally had ended, it also meant that our real, independent overland trip started as well. As I mentioned earlier, the main reason for us signing up for the rally was to travel with other overlanders deep into Africa, which we thought would provide security as … Read more
January 28, 2018 The finish line of the rally was in Serrekunda, right next to the capital city of Banjul. It’s a beach town, so hotels and restaurants have sprung up near the main road on the beach in the last few years that cater to tourists from Western Europe. While tourism has rapidly … Read more
January 27, 2018 The Gambia is the smallest country on the African continent. Yet to get from Janjanbureh to Tendaba, about 100 miles, took us several hours. This was due to the countless roadblocks that are present on every main road in the country. This is apparently nothing new, the country is used to having … Read more
January 26, 2018 I wasn’t even surprised anymore whenever we got lost. We wanted to go off-road and follow the provided GPS coordinates but the itinerary proved to be very challenging. We ended up on a track that turned out to be a dead-end; the Gambia River didn’t let us continue, and the track … Read more
January 25, 2018 A noise woke us up in the morning as if we had set up our tent in the middle of a village market. About 50 cars were camping under a bunch of baobab trees and since we were never really far away from some villages, we were inevitably found by the … Read more
When off-roading or overlanding, it is critical to be prepared for the times that you will inevitably get stuck. Having the proper equipment to help out will have you back on the road in less time. That is why we want to take a closer look at a traction mat from Maxsa Innovations called the … Read more
Essentially part of the YETI Tundra Cooler line, the Roadie 20 is the smallest version out of the 20-350 Quart range. With its 20 Quart capacity, the Roadie 20 is not really an alternative to a 12V fridge-freezer even on short overland trips, but only due to its size. Otherwise, it is a very capable … Read more
January 24, 2018 We were woken up early by the muezzin, so we weren’t the last ones to get ready in the morning for a change and we even had time for breakfast. We filled up in St Luis and headed for the savanna. From an off-roading perspective, it was going to be an … Read more
January 23, 2018 Nouakchott wasn’t supposed to be on our off-road tour itinerary, so we had to plan our own route for this day in order to meet up with the rally teams again. It was still the three of us together: Mate and Aliz in the Porsche, Gyuri and Jim in the Discovery. … Read more
January 22, 2018 The off-road stage that followed the very difficult Sahara Desert section from the previous day would be similarly difficult, we were told. Hence, we decided to skip the off-road section and head straight down to the capital city, Nouakchott, on paved roads. The off-road stage from this day was supposed to … Read more
Let’s be honest, camping and comfort aren’t always compatible with each other. Finding a way to get quality rest when roughing-it is difficult. Some products are more successful than others, and the Disc-O Bed is a great solution. Let’s take a closer look as to why. What Are Disc O Bed Bunk Bed Cots When … Read more