Tag: Experience camping
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Renogy portable solar panel (Briefcase Style)
I have come to a rather firm conclusion: you get what you pay for. So, we’ve gone ahead and spent a little bit more for a little less power.
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MHPOWOS 100W FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANEL
Lightweight, flexible, portable, thin, easy to use. Looks like a great deal! But is it as good as it sounds?
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Hoolike 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery Review – Solar Tested
Hands-on review of the Hoolike 100Ah LiFePO4 battery. Real off-grid solar test results, pros, cons, and performance tips for campers and vanlifers.
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Bateria Power Sunrock 10 Pro Solar Charge Controller – Hands-On Review
When it comes to solar controllers, you can read the box all day… but it’s what happens in the wild that really matters. I’ve been running the Bateria Power Sunrock 10 Pro for a couple of weeks now, and here’s what I’ve found.
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REVIEW: Waterfly Shaolin Backpack – Style, Simplicity, and a Bit of Zen
Not a phone this time, but a backpack. One that doesn’t scream “tech” or “gear” but quietly gets on with the job while looking rather good doing it. Enter the Waterfly Shaolin.
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REVIEW: Djebel Extreme Awning – A Proper Upgrade for the Roof Rack Crowd
The Djebel Extreme awning might just be the upgrade you didn’t know you needed, replacing that old makeshift setup with something more durable and user-friendly.
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Blukar Zoom Flashlight Review
If you’re someone who loves to travel—especially to remote places with minimal infrastructure—then you know the value of a reliable compact flashlight.
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Review: Rugged Tech for Overlanding: The OUKITEL RT8 Tablet
Is this feature-laden powerhouse piece of tech tough enough to hang outdoors?
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REVIEW: Doogee V20S – A Budget Brick That Actually Survives Everything?
Let’s be honest—when you hear Doogee, you probably don’t think “top-tier smartphone engineering.” It sounds like one of those generic, no-name Android bricks you see buried at the bottom of Amazon’s “rugged phone” listings.
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REVIEW: Djebel Extreme 140 TT Alaska Roof Tent
A French-made roof tent that sounds as exotic as it is practical. Does it have class and quality?
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LM 21 Car Fridge Review: Small, Efficient, and Surprisingly Stylish
If you reckon a bottle of chilled prosecco and a wedge of cheese belong in the wild just as much as in a penthouse suite, you’ll probably get along well with the LM 21 car fridge. It’s a compact but capable little unit—good for solo weekends off-grid, or just for keeping lunch sorted while you’re…
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Botswana Self-Drive 4×4 interactive map, info and inspiration
This is the start of a three- week self-drive trip through Botswana, with a huge diversity in landscapes and a wealth of wildlife. Part one is about the border and the first camp near Gaborone. Let’s go!
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Khama Rhino Sanctuary
This small community-based conservation project has big ideas. Come and support their efforts in rhino conservation.
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Kubu Island, Makgadigadi
It’s very hard to describe just how breath-taking and magical the salt pans are, but let’s give it a go!
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Nxai Pan – Perhaps The Most Underrated Park In Botswana
Nxai Pan National Park might not be on your radar when you plan a Botswana trip, but it should be!
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Elephant Sands Lodge – still relevant?
If you want to study elephant behaviour and the herd dynamic a little closer, this is where you come to. Very happy to see that Elephant Sands is still going strong and maintaining its charm
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The Subtle Magic of Mbudi (Khwai)
Water is the buzzword here, right in front of the campsite. A laidback mokoro trip, hippos nearby and elephants grazing just add to the charm.
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Moremi Game Reserve & Third Bridge Camp
A little bit of rain goes a long way to spotting some game! And some noisy neighbours in camp
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CKGR – why we head for The Exit
It was all going so well. The Kalahari, man what a fascinating place! Until we need to find the exit…
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Welcome to the Central Kalahari Game Reserve!
Welcome to the CKGR! A dry, hot, dusty, and inhospitable place. So why come here at all?
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In-Depth Review of the Oztent RV3 Light: Pros, Cons, and Takeaways
In this review, we’ll take a closer look at the RV3 Light Tent—a popular option for campers looking for a blend of durability, space, and ease of use.
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Uitspankraal, A Little Oasis in the Biedouw Valley, Cederberg
At the far end of the Biedouw valley, way out in the Western Cape near the Cederberg there’s a little handwritten sign on a hillside letting you know you’re still on the right route…
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A Lap of Corsica – beaches and mountain peaks within minutes
A two-week lap of this fascinating island, by Land Rover. Corsica has a fascinating history But the big draw, in my opinion, lies elsewhere…
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Botswana Self Drive 4X4 Tips & Observations – Africa at its best
You need three senses and some faith to survive a solo self-drive 4×4 in remote Africa!
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Camplux BD1-158 Gas Water Heater – Hot Showers Anywhere!
“Off-Grid” Camping Hot Water Made Easy: An In-Depth Guide to the Camplux BD158 Gas Water Heater
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400,000 KM in our Land Rover Defender
This is quite a milestone, so it’s a perfect time to look at ten years of Land Rover ownership. What are the costs, how many repairs and a breakdown or two…
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Pilanesberg National Park & Manyane Resort, South Africa
The only thing that can top an African night is an African morning. In contrast to the hasty retreat in the evening, the sun takes its time to greet the chilly dawn. And Manyane campsite offers the perfect jump-off point to explore Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
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EUROPE CAMPING ROAD TRIP Interactive Roadmap
Get some inspiration from our Route Map of our Roadtrip around Europe. Enjoy! And see you on the road!
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Camping Quingey en route to Grenoble Road Trip Blog #39
A lot of people would probably call this Kwingy in English but it’s Can…jey, which can be confusing – but what’s important is the oodles of French charm
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The Lawnmowers of Cobijo, Spain Pyrenees | Road Trip Blog #38
Camping out of season has its advantages, notably having the place to yourself. Except for when the local shepherds invade the campsite with a flock of woolly ruminants.
