Part of expedition travelling is about taking time from our regular lives to take on the world outside. One of the things we need to consider when doing this, is how we’re going to give back to that world, the one far from home, the one where people have not and have less. This article discusses some ideas you could consider.
Finding good maps of South America can be difficult, especially if you don’t want to spend a lot of money. This article summarizes our research on good south american topographic maps, especially for GPS use.
A vacuum operated 4-wheel drive system is used on many Toyota Land Cruisers in lieu of a standard lever shifter. This article describes why these systems are less than ideal, especially for an expedition vehicle.
Some people need to know whether a small handheld GPS unit is sufficient, or if they need a full blown laptop computer with a GPS. This article discusses the pros and cons of each.
Here is our video review of the Katadyn Combi Water Filter. We know this filter – we used it every day for about six months and all in all it’s a great unit.
Travelling with a laptop has a lot of great advantages – but expedition travelling requires something a little more robust than your average computer. However, new fully rugged laptops are beyond most people’s budget. This article describes what to look for when buying a used Panasonic Toughbook laptop.
How a canoeist sits in a canoe is really important – there are two opinions in this area. Either you sit high up on a seat in a canoe, or you kneel, low down. This article discusses the two approaches.
Canoes are made from various construction materials including wood canvas, cedar strip, aluminum, fibreglass, and kevlar. This article describes the different material types so help you decide what you material you would prefer for your own canoe.
There are six really important elements in the design of a canoe hull. In no particular order they are tumblehome, bottom profile, rocker, rise, depth (freeboard), and length. This article explains each component to help you decide what style of canoe is best for you.
Kayaking in the Baja is a great experience. You can do it through a tour operator, and sometimes you can find good rentals. This article talks about one of our experiences renting in the Sea of Cortez, and one of the gifts that came as a result.