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We're in lockdown once more, so we're a bit quiet at the moment. What does this mean for the CSR in 2022? Will Mark let us in?
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Australia Overland
Apr 30, 20211 min read
Update: iTechWorld ITECH500
A few updates to my review of the ITECH500 - some good, some bad In my first review of the ITECH500, my main issues were trouble charging...
Australia Overland
Apr 22, 20211 min read
How to get weather forecasts on your satphone
There's a simple and easy way to get excellent forecasts and warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology on your satphone.
Australia Overland
Apr 14, 20219 min read
Simpson Desert 101: Water
How much water does a touring family need in the outback, and how do you carry it all?
Australia Overland
Apr 4, 20215 min read
Satellite messengers & trackers
What's the difference between the Garmin inReach Mini, Spot X, Spot Gen4, and Zoleo Communicator?
Australia Overland
Mar 13, 20211 min read
Trip announcement: Simpson Desert
Having lost both of our 2020 and the first of our 2021 expeditions to COVID travel restrictions, I'm pleased to confirm our Simpson...
Australia Overland
Mar 12, 202110 min read
Trailer lithium battery upgrade (part 1)
Part One: Researching the options. How big? How much? Lithium or AGM? Old battery system Our Cub Escape camper trailer came fitted with a...
Australia Overland
Mar 12, 20216 min read
Review: iTechWorld ITECH500 portable power pack
I picked up the ITECH500 power pack a few weeks ago. Here's what I think so far... What is it? It's a 500Wh lithium (NMC) portable...
Australia Overland
Dec 27, 20204 min read
Long Ranger auxiliary tank
Long range fuel tanks are one of the best bang-for-your-buck modifications available for the outback tourer.
Australia Overland
Dec 26, 20204 min read
Falken Wildpeak AT3W 14k update
When I took delivery of the 200, I took a bit of a punt on Falken Wildpeak AT3W tyres - 14,000km later, have I made a mistake?
Australia Overland
Dec 1, 20201 min read
Pardon our pause during COVID19
This blog soft-launched at the start of 2020, aiming for a formal 2021 launch building up to a major, multi-month expedition along the...
Australia Overland
May 12, 20205 min read
New tyres for the 200!
A desktop review the heavy-duty AT tyres available for the 200, and why I chose Falken.
Australia Overland
Apr 11, 20206 min read
Cruiser GVM upgrade
Old Man Emu 4,015kg GVM upgrade kit.
The very first change I made to my Cruiser happened before it was even registered and paid for.
Australia Overland
Apr 4, 20204 min read
Should I fit bigger tyres?
286/65 or 285/70? It's a popular option for many 200 Series owners to up-size their tyres. But is it a good idea?
Australia Overland
Mar 31, 20207 min read
Cruiser build: Why the 200?
Why I chose the 200 Series GX for my outback build.
Australia Overland
Mar 1, 20206 min read
Choosing the right tyres for outback touring
One of the easiest and most effective changes you can make to an outback touring vehicle is a set of good tyres. But which tyres are best?
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