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  1. JPZimbo

    Al Maha Desert trip

    Looks great guys!!!! Get those last camps in before it starts getting too warm! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Camp trip 24/02/17 - Mountains

    Looks like a great trip! Hope you kept dry! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Camp trip 24/02/17 - Mountains

    Again work killing me on weekends at the moment guys. 24th rugby festival , 25th working! [emoji53] Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Our first UAE meeting

    Yes I'm in there thx. Ends in 292. Wasn't able to make the meet. Work work work. [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Our first UAE meeting

    Sad we missed this one, but hopefully around for the next! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Shawka

    Ok I must have a look at that app. Sometimes I run MotionX in the background to map my trips. Just wondered if you could map it after the trip....no gps data just putting a line over where you've been. Old school! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Shawka

    How do you map the trip using google?? - lots to learn! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Shawka

    Hahaha that's excellent-Recognising the concrete block! Would be nice to combine the trip with some activities - swim/quad bike ride etc. But we'll keep exploring. How old are your kids? Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Water Storage (Merged Thread)

    Haha always interested but need to see, test & approve the system first. If it's cheaper & easier than other methods it has potential. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Shawka

    The family & I headed out to explore wadi Shawka yesterday! Yes picked a cold windy day for it but the work roster is a friend to no man!! The starting point is off the Kalba road other side of Maleha - 7HQR32WM+WP - google map link. The dam itself had lots of water in, and all too sadly...
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    Water Storage (Merged Thread)

    At the moment most of our trips are single day or 2 days at most. We tend to use Coleman water coolers. And realistically we bring back half of what we take. So conservative at least. If we planned longer trips & remote camping then some form of onboard water would be useful. Sent from my...
  12. JPZimbo

    Roll-call for the UAE

    Howdy Dennis welcome. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Short escape!

    Most of the camels are hobbled, stopping them roaming too far. According to legend there are no wild camels in the UAE, they're all domesticated & owned by someone! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Short escape!

    Had a couple of hours to get out in between the busyness of life. We used the same spot over 5yrs back as an evening braai spot. Get off the E611 Sharjah bound abeam lamppost 202! (7HQQ4C7J+FF -copy paste to google) Empty road network leads to a fence & then break off right or left as you...
  15. JPZimbo

    Tips On Packing For Overlanding

    Thanks for all that info. I've often thought of trying a removable flat box for my Prado as the rear seats get used time to time. Trick is finding a light enough but tough enough material that's secure. Mmmm. Food for thought. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Tips On Packing For Overlanding

    Polaris Overland what do you store in your trays? Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Roll-call for the UAE

    Welcome Will! Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Tips On Packing For Overlanding

    Haha looks far too organised Eben!! I need to raise my game[emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Roll-call for the UAE

    To be honest I think I might have stumbled on it via twitter or FB. Not sure which. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk
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    Roll-call for the UAE

    Welcome Eben. I'm a newbie to this group as well. Hopefully we'll get to share our trips & experiences and share a few in the future here. Sent from my iPhone using OB Talk