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Off-Road Navigation Made Easy: How to Plan Your Adventure

am November 11, 2024

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Are you feeling lost and lonely?

am October 31, 2021

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alternative to an rtt: portable Camping Tent Cot

am October 26, 2021

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Libya - first 4x4 overlanding trips in 2021

am October 19, 2021

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travel fatigue - how to avoid travel-weary at longterm journeys

am October 13, 2021

road life Socializing

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Travelling international by a borrowed car

am October 08, 2021

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how to persue your dream

am October 01, 2021

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Off-Road Navigation Made Easy: How to Plan Your Adventure

Before every Off-Road Adventure, the same big challenge awaits: Planning and Navigation! The perfect app for planning and navigating off-road adventures just doesn’t exist! Although there are plenty of usable apps, the learning curve is often only worth it for commercial tour operators. As a traveler and overlanding enthusiast, I’d rather spend my rare free time (especially as a new dad!) outdoors or behind the wheel instead of spending late nights diving into route planning or learning complex navigation apps. Of course, we could just opt for pre-made roadbooks from MDMOT, 4x4Roadbooks, or Pistenkuh, or book a guided off-road tour, such as one of the sociable events offered by Five-Mountains. Since we prefer solitude and remote nature, though, pre-planned tours or group trips aren’t ideal for us. They tend to lack that touch of adventure—like the uncertainty of whether our vehicle can handle the route—and shared spots can sometimes mean crowds, noise, or litter. So, if you’re like us—...

flexible Watertank or bladder for vanlife and overlanding

To be able to easy carry enough water for drinking, washing and showering is important for us travellers who likes to be able to stay off grid some days. Easy to fill, easy to store, easy to use. This is less important if you stay at campgrounds with facilityes each night. A view days ago I did detect some great ideas for water storage in our van, 4x4 or rv vehicle. An australian company did sell them over ebay. Also when the shipping from australia will cost additional cash it it should be considered for us travellers. The water bladder! Those flexible watertanks or bladder are very good for a temporary installation, it need just a minute to install or remove them. I was able to interview some people who use them since severall years. As always there are some pro and cons about such a product compared to an watertank with solid walls like I showed below. A flexible bladder tank will makes less noise, there will not water noise during driving. He is also easyer to install an...

In the wrong place at the wrong time - pure adrenaline

In April/May 2022 we were on the road in Andalusia for 2.5 weeks. One of our more intense experiences occurred while wild camping - something that really got under our skin. In the last third of our journey, we reached Cabo De Gata, on the recommendation of our research queen and also on the recommendation of Juan, an employee of a hotel in Seville. The last kilometres of the journey were quite desolate, endless vegetable fields covered with fabric roofs, unusually littered roadsides - and then one of the most unadorned places "Cabo de Gata" did not really invite us to linger. But we stopped at the restaurant "Goleta Cabo de Gata" and had an extremely delicious lunch, I had mussels and then swordfish steaks on the table - both exceptionally tasty. On arrival, we had already marked a branching track in the sat nav, which, according to satellite image research, led directly to the beach, between Almeria and Cabo de Gata. After lunch, we ploughed about 1-2 km along ...

Ecoflow Delta2 vs DIY Battery

Today I would like to compare how well these battery boxes perform compared to a homemade project, at least on paper. And also look at the advantages and disadvantages, not ignoring the cost side. We will compare the high-quality components with a similarly equipped Ecoflow Delta2, which we have already presented here. For the comparison, I only choose really good components, those that I would currently use for a DIY project myself. Here's my selection of components, I'm already excited! The power supply in the touring vehicle. A DIY project vs an Ecoflow Delta2 - which battery or power supply is better? 12v charger Victron Orion-Tr 12/24-10 240W for charging from the alternator 125 USD, 1.5 kg weight EDECOA 2000w inverter 12v 230v voltage converter or inverter 300 USD, 4.0kg weight 2 x solar charge controller MPPT 75/15 Victron Energy 12V 15A 200 USD, 1 kg weight Shore power charger Victron Energy 230V , 12 V/30A-3 220 USD, 1.4 kg weight 100Ah LiFePO4 battery ECO-WORTHY 1...

Finding the Perfect Portable Power Solution: A Comprehensive Comparison

Introduction: Are you constantly on the go and in need of a reliable portable power pack? Look no further! In this article, we have conducted an extensive analysis and comparison of various battery boxes and power stations to help you find the perfect portable power solution. Whether you're a frequent traveler, an outdoor enthusiast, or someone who values preparedness for emergencies, we have gathered all the essential information you need to make an informed decision. Understanding Common Power Needs : To be honest, when it comes to common power needs, most of the mentioned power stations and battery boxes can meet your requirements. They are suitable for tasks such as charging mobile phones and tablets via USB, powering notebooks or drones through 110V/220V or USB-C connections, operating compressor fridges with 12V car sockets, and recharging the power stations through wall power, car sockets, or solar power. These devices cover the basics and provide a reliable power source fo...

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