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Emergency Fuel Reserve Bottle

Ben Branch June 10, 2015
  • Accessories
  • Gear
  • Off Road
  • Survival

Running out of gasoline is an experience we’re all familiar with, the sputter of the engine as the throttle cuts out gives you that…

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BMW R100/7 Scrambler

Ben Branch June 9, 2015
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The BMW R100/7 has quickly become a popular target for custom motorcycle builders, largely thanks to its bulletproof 980cc boxer twin, legendary reliability and…

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Redverz Solo Expedition Tent

Ben Branch June 3, 2015
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Off Road

The new Redverz Solo Expedition Tent is the lone wolf version of the established twin-sleeper version. The benefit of the single sleeping bay is…

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100% Barstow Snake River Goggles

Ben Branch May 23, 2015
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Design
  • Off Road

The motorcycle goggles produced by Barstow are amongst the best in the world, and the new company has quickly earned itself a place on…

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Triumph Tiger 900 – A Custom British Desert Sled

Ben Branch May 14, 2015
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road
  • Retro
  • Triumph

The original Triumph Tiger 900 was released in 1993 and remained in production for 5 years, it won a small but loyal band of…

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Fly Racing Trekker Helmet

Ben Branch May 11, 2015
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Off Road

The Fly Racing Trekker Helmet is one of the new generation of dual sport helmets designed to offer a hybrid between road and off-road…

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Feuerhand Hurricane Lantern

Ben Branch May 7, 2015
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Off Road
  • Retro

The Feuerhand Hurricane Lantern has been produced by the same factory in Hohenlockstedt, Germany for over 100 years. Before the advent of the electric…

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Two-Wheel Drive KTM 950 by REV’IT!

Ben Branch April 23, 2015
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

REV’IT! is a European motorcycle gear manufacturer that was founded in 1995, they produce everything from MotoGP level equipment on down to the stuff…

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1944 Willys Jeep

Ben Branch March 18, 2015
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Design
  • Military
  • Off Road

The story behind the creation of the Jeep is a fascinating one, in fact it’d make an excellent film if we could somehow convince…

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Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival

Ben Branch March 17, 2015
  • Books
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Off Road
  • Survival

Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival is an essential book for those who want to ensure they’re all-versed in both…

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Fifty Years of Kicks

Ben Branch March 8, 2015
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

Fifty Years of Kicks is one of those motorcycle documentaries that’s a must-watch – I know there are a lot of films out there…

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A Last Look At The Land Rover Defender Production Line

Ben Branch February 18, 2015
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover
  • Off Road

The news that the Land Rover Defender would not be continued for the 2016 model year has left many marque enthusiasts in a state…

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