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    The Quest for Travel, Freedom, and Adventure

    The captivating adventure of travel or a world journey has enchanted me since childhood. I sought and found adventures, not least during a Trans-Africa trip and other overlanding tours around the globe. Interestingly, in doing so, I've sidestepped certain other adventures, not even recognizing...
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    Insulation for the poptop roof

    We did consider a thermal cover for our VW Transporter/Caravelle as well, since we frequently go winter skiing in our RV even at temperatures as low as -10°C/14°F. These covers are available for both external and internal mounting. You often see them with an additional layer called "the cap"...
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    Comparison of Lightweight Power Stations for Overlanding

    Even if you not need an inverter, it will be near impossible to do a DIY with less weight & needed space in comparison. Specially as an DIY Project with AGM / LiFePO4: how can you optain the juice for Notebook and Rechargables? USB-C with 100W like those portable power stations provide, are...
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    Comparison of Lightweight Power Stations for Overlanding

    I did 70`000 Overlanding miles with my engel compressor fridge, and the cigarette lighter Plugs didnt went out (at least often (hard offroad))... But I dont love the lower charging value as well. But the cigarette ligther port brings portablity, you can move your battery to any other vehicle...
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    Comparison of Lightweight Power Stations for Overlanding

    In 2020, I replaced my AGM batteries with a small and lightweight portable LiFePO4 power station. Back then, I was often ridiculed, but today it has become quite common. Which power station is suitable for this purpose? All of the tested providers are deemed "adequate" for this particular use...
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    What's do you think the most impactful first upgrade is to a rig?

    What is useful, what is not - depends a lot on your specific vehicle. It can`t be answered globally. After 75`000 Miles / after 120`000km - from a transafrika, to trips in europe and south america this was my summary, which Mods was helpful at the end...
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    Transafrica, South America, Iceland and Europe

    Who likes to read more about my trips: Southeast Europe: Reisetipp: Osteuropa mit dem 4x4 - https://www.4x4tripping.com/2020/10/reisetipp-osteuropa-mit-dem-4x4.html Transafrica: Reisetagebuch - http://transafrica2012.blogspot.com/p/reisetagebuch.html South America: Adventure-Overland -...
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    Overlanding Shoes (Is there such a thing :-) )

    Funny to see so many suggestions. But yes, our needs are different. trippin
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    Enjoy your self-made Icecream during your journey!

    Some travelers have been waiting for something like this for a long time! The ice cream on the road simply prepare yourself! The solution is intended for normal cars and off-road vehicles, I am excited about the implementation also for larger tire dimensions! With 33" tyres it will also work...
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    RTT AC

    There are some more options around, from Ecoflow and another piece at a crowdfunding plattform: https://www.4x4tripping.com/2023/01/portable-klimaanlage-12v-fur-camping.html I do own a Eurom, but those are too bulky and strong for a RTT. trippin
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    Rig recommendation

    We did sleep for over 120`000km of trips inside of the Land Cruiser 200. Works well for two people with 1.94m and 1.78m height. In that size we wouldnt fit well in a smaller rig :-( At international journeys with several climatic conditions we have to carry more clothes, guess with the...
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    Rig recommendation

    I love those minimalistic Setups out of those smaller station wagon like the subaru. Compressor Fridge, small matress inside - a perfect setup for low profile, low fuel consumption. I did even blog about that way of overlanding, 10 years ago: Overlanding mit knappem Budget Sleeping inside is...
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    howdy Overlanders...from China

    Welcome at OB! It would be nice to read more about overlanding in china! trippin
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    Best Nav app?

    I think one of the most issue is our own homebase. We are here at an International Community. Gaia & OB offers a lot of cool stuff. But not anywhere... In Europe the selection of available maps and tracks is way smaller. So our outcom to "the best naviation app" will also reflect our...
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    Camp Mini Bike...Enter the Rabbit Hole>>>

    If yes, then those are my ebikes: 13.5kg each, foldable, 40km range trippin
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    Europe/ Germany - HAM radio - new entry level class N

    Switzerland is much more restrictive than europe. BaoFeng UV-5R is not allowed, even for import or ownership. Therefore I did buy a Radio who is based on the 5r, but legal. For using it for all 3 years for driving in convoy - it did look "ok" in my eyes. At first tests you can talk at 800m...
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    How Do You Travel?

    1. What is your favorite kind of run? Do you prefer day runs, weekend camps, road trips, or long hauls? Weekends 1-2 Nights are pretty good. Long trips 3 Weeks upwards are the best 2. Do you travel light or heavy? How often do you use what you bring (gear, supplies, entertainment, etc.)? light...
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    Europe/ Germany - HAM radio - new entry level class N

    It is a (relabled) BaoFeng UV-5R. Sometimes my Scan did brings some voices, but very rarely and not on any day in Zurich. My Flat has a view above the lake, so there are severall town`s in the direct line of view. trippin
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    Important info for travelers to France - environmental zone in Strasbourg comes into force beginning 2023

    Thanks for the hint @El-Dracho! Good to know! I can recommend an App for that purpose. You enter your car details, the app shows where you arent allowed and where you have to optain a vignette or similar. Greenzone I did reviewed here (german language)...
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    Vlog - Newsroom: Current bush radio #1

    What's on the minds of the travel world right now? We show ways out of the TIP/Carnet problem in Ethiopia, we discovered the hottest woman on a motorcycle on a world trip. And show the current common vehicles on the Panamericana. Curious now...