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Bush Craft: Light my fire
Fire-lighting is one of the most essential skills in any camping, wilderness, or survival situation.…
Tech Brief: Water Filtration
Water is the elixir of life and a priority on any overland journey. We need…
Ultimate Adventures: Mana Pools Kariba Adventure
Mana Pools is one of Zimbabwe’s most popular parks, and it is easy to see…
Company Profile: RATAU Hard Canopies
Born out of a deep love for engineering and thousands of kilometres’ worth of off-road…
The Extreme High 5 Passes Challenge
In the dark days of apartheid, banned daily Despatch editor Donald Woods made for the…
Notorious Nigeria
If I could skip one country while traversing the West Coast of Africa, it would…
The spaces between
There is a world of seat time on the Gauteng to Cape run before you…
Ironman 4×4’s Black Ops Build: Part 1
The first phase of our Ironman 4×4 Bush Truck build is the installation of a…
Shop Talk: Tyre Rotation
Rotation will prolong tyre life and help maintain balanced handling and braking. This is particularly…
Trail Savvy: Gravel Roads
Isn’t it strange that most South African male drivers (yes, that’s us) believe that as…
The Wild Guide: Why?
Such a small word, and yet one which has had significant impact on scientific discoveries…
Ultimate Adventures: Mabuasehube Game Reserve
Join Ultimate Adventures for an epic tour through the Mabuasehube Game Reserve, spanning a week among…
Bush Craft: Fire by friction
Since humans as we know them first roamed the earth, fire has been made by…
FIRE! Why you need an extinguisher
Fire. It’s a vital component of any overlanding journey. Internal combustion powers your 4×4; and…
The CTEK Dual Battery System
Long gone are the days we had to be content with the traditional solenoid dual…
Muito obrigado, Mozambique!
In this second series of the Transfrontier Parks programme, which aims to bridge the conservation…
How to set up a Tentco bush shelter
Ever wondered how the pros pitch their tents? Struggle to get your tent back into…
How to set up a Tentco SNR trailer tent
Ever wondered how the pros pitch their tents? Struggle to get your tent back into…
How to set up a Tentco sahara deluxe
Ever wondered how the pros pitch their tents? Struggle to get your tent back into…
How to set up a Tentco dome tent
Ever wondered how the pros pitch their tents? Struggle to get your tent back into…
