To inspire adventure and protection of the wild.
Since first spotting the rugged looking DOT I was impressed by what seemed to be an ‘over engineer first’ and ‘accessories second’ design philosophy. Curious to see how one would hold up to rough travel we hooked up a brand new DOT 6 and headed for Western Australia's isolated Dirk Hartog Island to find out.
Whilst unplugging is a common goal of hitting the road, staying charged is often a vital part of the journey.
The radio bursts to life. Awake from dormancy and awakening the memories of previous adventure.
With our recovery skills at times being more talk than practise we headed to Lancelin to hone our sand game.
Gateway to the QAA and Madigan lines; home to Big Red, an iconic pub and the Big Red Bash - Birdsville may be remote but it is far from dull. Marty spins a yarn about this outback jewel - enjoy!
"...we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable". - Henry David Thoreau
Of the long list of things that can strand us far from everywhere, it’s a little underwhelming that many experts put something as simple as tyre failures at the top of their list.
Nooks and crannies seem as difficult to light as they are to work within. ARB have taken on this challenge with the newest version of their popular Adventure Light.
Food preparation for a big trip can be one of the most difficult tasks. Life seems to get even busier in the lead up, and it can seem almost impossible to get away.
A little more remote, and a lot less known than the Flinders Ranges - you'll want to head north and take in the tracks and sights of this stunning park.
Iron and fire. In a world that has changed so much, it's often the things that have changed little that can be the most cathartic.
The tracks and views might entice you to the Flinders Ranges - the walks, camping and relaxed vibes may make you want to stay!
Few things are more relaxing than a night in a swag. After an evening by the fire, it's time to kick back and star gaze - while another good night's sleep beckons.
There is something simply magical about hammocks. Cocooned by the soft fabric, the gentle swaying of the hammock brings to mind past memories of relaxing in one.
Hema's maps have been a catalyst for many of our adventures, so we're excited to be working together to update a few tracks for their guidebooks, and to create digital tracks and imagery for the Hema Explorer Cloud. First up, Western Australia's Holland Track!
With electric winches, hand winches, wheel winches, shovels, exhaust jacks, hi-lift jacks, snatch straps and more - when it comes to four wheel drive recovery gear it can be hard to know where to begin.
We love our cast iron, and it's no surprise that straight from the coals it doesn't play so well with others. After scorching and melting a variety of tables and boards over the years it seems we've finally found something up for the job.
Time outdoors is often a chance to reconnect with the natural world. It can also be a mud riddled, lizard filled classroom for the next generation of explorers. It's natural to have a short break from the recycling ritual, but with a little prep it can actually be easier not too.
Paper maps certainly provide bonnet size context and power free back up - however modern GPS units like the Hema HX-1 offer a kind of "easy" that allows you to relax and soak up the places you are traversing.
There are few things in life more satisfying than a meal from the campfire. With diced lamb and Campers Pantry vegetables this dish is about as easy as they come.
