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All the kit you need: the gear, the gadgets, the tools, supplies, accessories and equipment for 4x4 and off-road adventure travel in Southern Africa.

Binoculars | Keeping an eye on things

You don’t need to be a spy to own binoculars. Whether it’s for game viewing, bird watching (the feathered kind) or just admiring the view, binoculars are a great accessory to have in the cubbyhole.

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Bush Mechanics

Rob Crawford, Mike Porter and Gerhard Groenewald share some tried-and-tested techniques to carry out a few very basic bush repairs on your 4x4. Granted, it probably won’t get you home, but at least...

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Canopies | Everything under one roof

When it comes to increasing packing space in your bakkie, you’d better think canopy ...

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DIY | Loading systems

Building a loading system for his Cruiser 60 made packing in and out less of a drag, says Danie Pienaar of the Strand.

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DIY | Packing systems

He spent hours planning a packing system for his 2001 Nissan Patrol, says JG Shields of Pretoria.

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Dome Tents | Pick a pop-up pad

Dome tents will give you years of easy-pitching protection in the bundu. Here are a few to consider.

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Emergency Trunk | You are stranded here

We all keep basic supplies in a basement box just for in case. However, if you’re Lappies Labuscagne from Somerset East, your emergency trunk will just about ..

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GPS Receivers | Hey dad, where are we?

Streetwise and bush-savvy satellite navigation

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GPS | Lost ... again?

Before you return the GPS you (hopefully) received this Christmas and wring the salesman’s neck because it “doesn’t work”, first read here. Kevin Bolton*, GPS specialist, clears up some common GPS...

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Headlamps | A bright idea

By fixing a light source to your forehead, both your hands are free to do important stuff, such as turning the meat. Maybe that’s why the headlamp is fast replacing the axe and sleeping bag as the...