Airline rails are a versatile, tough system for securing loads. But how do you best fix them in your vehicle, and how much can you actually hang off one? We have put together the key questions about airline rails.
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The horntools Expedition Bag is a waterproof duffle-and-backpack combo in 40, 60 or 90 litres, IPX7-rated, with removable straps and stainless-steel eyes for the roof rack.
Apollo Tyres launches its first explicitly off-road tyre in Europe: the Vredestein Pinza, available in 24 sizes and winter-capable.
The tigerexped convertiger 100 uses buck-boost to charge laptops and other powerful devices directly from 12 volts, without an inverter.
Writing is painting with words. Part two is about language: pace through sentence length, killing the faceless “one”, strong verbs, filler words and vivid metaphors.
On Corsica, Larissa and Julian realised a big van no longer suited them. So they downsized to a Defender, gutted it, built it out and fitted a pop-top, ready to sleep anywhere with their dog Knut.
The TREKFINDER protective strip kit uses 5 metres of self-adhesive rubber profile to guard cars, motorhomes and trailers against everyday dents and scratches, with a clean finish.
TREKFINDER offers three spring sets for the Ineos Grenadier: a 30 mm lift for models with a winch, one for models without, and a lowering set for the road. All with a TUEV parts certificate.
ETS Products presents the RV505, a compact off-road trailer that sleeps five and packs in a toilet, shower and air conditioning.
Nakatanenga's new cargo nets add extra storage under the headliner of the Suzuki Jimny II and the Land Rover Defender.
The compact Oryx „Impala“ hard-shell roof tent with a solid aluminium frame and three-sided entry, plus a jerrycan shower and a 4-row washing line.
A finer take on a classic: rice goulash with green beans cooked in the Dutch oven over coals. A hearty one-pot dish that suits both summer and winter.
TREKFINDER's reinforced steering damper for the Defender uses Foam Cell technology and a 35 mm bore to tame nervous handling from bigger tyres, spacers or a lift. Easy to fit, no TÜV entry.
Advertisement: Off-road, surprises are nothing out of the ordinary, so you want gear that's versatile and just about indestructible. Like the Survivor outdoor shovel from horntools, the Swiss Army knife of shovels.
Two popular horntools products for insulating your roof tent are back: a thermal inner tent and a thermal cover for the Desert and Trapper Joe.
ADVERTISEMENT: Off the beaten track, far from the nearest socket, power becomes essential. We tested the Jackery Explorer 500 portable power station for six months and came away convinced.
Writing is a skill anyone can learn, talent is overrated. Here is how you write better travel reports, with plenty of examples and honest tips against tired clichés.
ORP4x4's new universal recovery-board holder mounts on pick-up beds, roof racks or garage walls and even has a built-in bottle opener.