OFFROAD-PARTNER developed the BigCat shock absorber for the Land Rover Defender together with KW Suspensions: a 2.5 inch twin-tube damper with a hydraulic bump stop, fitted 1:1.
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Winch mounting kits and winches for the INEOS Grenadier: LETECH, horntools and Taubenreuther solutions, with winch options and what to look for.
An overview of roof racks for the INEOS Grenadier: Nakatanenga CargoBear, horntools ExRoof, LETECH, Offroad-Tec, Rhino Rack via Taubenreuther and Front Runner Slimline II.
Is an oil catch can worth retrofitting to your diesel 4x4? We look at how it works, the real pros and cons, fitting, the legal side and maintenance.
Brigitte Reitbauer and Hans-Christian Maurer have spent more than 30 years in the off-road world, driving rallies and crossing deserts. An interview about OFFROAD-PARTNER, classic Land Rovers and their own Big Cat dampers.
New at Mehari: the OZTENT Apex RT-C-1400 hardshell roof tent with a control panel, USB ports, dimmable LED lighting, fans, plenty of storage and a 70 mm mattress.
How to drive off-road in a group: picking travel partners, radio comms, the lead vehicle and Tail End Charlie, spacing, the concertina effect and dune convoys.
A guide to off-road jacks: bottle, scissor, trolley, High-Lift, hydraulic, lifting bags and exhaust jacks, plus accessories, use in recovery and safety tips.
A selection of useful winter camping gear, from fire tools and headtorches to heaters, insulation, sleeping bags and staying warm, plus practical tips.
Pop-top roofs for the INEOS Grenadier: the Alu-Cab Silenus, Headspace Campers and Expedition Centre Mulgo conversions compared, with specs and availability.
An overview of suspension options for the INEOS Grenadier: LETECH dampers and lift/lowering springs, Ex-Tec, 4x4 Proyect, TREKFINDER spring kits and Taubenreuther KONI.
A roundup of accessories and add-ons for the INEOS Grenadier: protection, wheels, lighting, storage, awnings, interior fit-outs, mounts and more.
The Sahara Club e.V. holds its 40th spring meeting in Westhofen on the Corpus Christi weekend, with travel talks, a Travel Slam, an emergency-repair workshop and live Maghreb music.
Garmin's new inReach Mini 3 Plus is a compact satellite communicator with a colour touchscreen, voice control, voice messages and photo sharing, plus up to 14 days of battery life.
Georgia is a dream for overlanders: the Greater and Lesser Caucasus, Tusheti and the Abano Pass, plus how to get there, the best season and what to prepare.
The 4x4 rhein-waal 2026 in Kalkar on the Lower Rhine opens the season from 20 to 22 March 2026, with around 100 exhibitors over 9,000 square metres and a camp area.
The first Fernweh Camp drew around 350 participants with over 210 vehicles to the Stöffel-Park, for travel talks, workshops, a recovery seminar and campfire exchange.
Vehicle lighting in autumn and winter: checking and aligning your lights, when to replace headlights, why LED, the legal side, and good light off-road too.