Holidays are all about mixing it up. Whilst most of our clients choose the road less travelled, they also occasionally fly to holiday destinations. Or perhaps, it’s about business trips.…
Previously we had covered the cleaning and maintenance of hiking boots which is essential to ensure longevity. However, we have never really touched on the variety of shoes or boots…
We were looking at equipment for a future trip, mine having travelled to Nairobi on a recce for a Cape to Cairo trip but some essentials stayed at home as…
Plastic bags were mentioned in last week’s column as an environmental problem. So often, we read articles and think “But what can I do?” Especially if you live inland and…
In my mind the unsung heroes within the 4x4 fraternity are without a doubt Search and Rescue South Africa (SARZA). Its origins can be traced back to the late 1980s…
A friend popped past to borrow my roll of spanners as well as my tool roll ( screwdrivers and miscellaneous ). I have not used the toolbox for years not…
I have a full toolbox for trips but that and recovery equipment take up a good deal of space. I have opted for some “mini” stuff that sits in the…
Recently around the fire, the subject of 4x4 equipment came up. The newer entrants to the “lifestyle” strongly favoured winches because they look “cool” and are so useful. Yet given…
Well about 30 years ago our CEO at Nissan noticing that I was driving a 4x4 simply allocated the responsibility of 4x4 training to me. It would initially be with…
Recently I walked my dog and it started to rain I picked him up to get to the car and unfortunately slipped down a slope injuring my hip. I thought…
On one of the forums, someone was sharing his experience with “new” recovery equipment. Having worked and trained with the leading supplier of recovery equipment for roughly 25 years I…
I never miss out on the opportunity for spontaneous adventure, to me, everything can be an adventure. Even a great sunset when driving home or walking the dog. Recently we…