Scott Brady of Expedition Portal and Overland Journal has written Overlanding 101, a 15-chapter field guide to vehicle-based travel for beginners and advanced overlanders alike.
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We put ChatGPT to the test for trip planning: entry requirements, kit, vehicle prep and navigation, what it gets right and how to ask it the right way.
Off-road trailers explained: the pros and cons, the main types from load trailers to off-road caravans, example makers, DIY builds, hitches and what to look for.
How does a fire start and how do you put it out safely? Our guide covers fire classes, extinguishing agents, choosing an extinguisher for your vehicle and first aid for burns.
A pickup makes a brilliant base for a camper, and the choice on the market is almost endless. Demountable, flatbed, hardtop, pop-top or over-cab: an overview of the concepts, plus what to look out for when buying.
The Explore Kyrgyzstan Adventure Guide by Olivia Casari and Victor Michaud describes 24 off-road routes through Kyrgyzstan with around 500 GPS points. A book review.
In our Scene & Clubs series we introduce communities from the off-road and travel scene. Today: the Offroad-Forum, the largest German-language brand-neutral off-road community, and the OF-SERIES events behind it.
In our Scene & Clubs series we introduce communities from the off-road and travel scene. Today: buschtaxi.net, the huge community around Toyota's off-road icons, with a forum, a book and the international Buschtaxi meeting.
Beyond navigation: our most-used off-road travel apps for safety, road conditions, waypoints, translation, weather, comms, community and trip planning.
What AI means for overlanding: from trip planning and entry rules to vehicle builds, kit advice, translation and driver assistance, and where to be careful.
HVO100, FAME, R33: diesel comes in many forms today. We explain the DIN EN590 standard, the new fuel types and which engines can run on them.
Satellite internet is one way to get fast internet on the road, and by now Starlink is a real alternative to local SIM cards or slow wifi. But how well does it actually work in practice for travellers? We asked two who use it on the road and at sea.
The Explore Georgia Overland Guide by Olivia Casari and Victor Michaud presents 24 off-road routes through Georgia plus a wealth of travel-planning information. A book review.
In our Scene & Clubs series we introduce communities from the off-road and travel scene. Today: the Suzuki Jimny Forum, an ad-free, friendly community of over 7,000 members around the little off-road box from Suzuki.
In Europe Overland - Seeking the Unique, Graeme Bell tells the story of his family's overland journey through Europe in a 130 Defender. A book review.
In our Scene & Clubs series we introduce communities from the off-road and travel scene. Today: Overland Bound, a very international community with over 28,500 members worldwide, built on one idea: outfit and explore.
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