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Falken Wildpeak A/T 175/70R16. These have been excellent around tyres both on and off road. No complaints. Around 40,000km and still have 60% tread depth. I drive a lot of clay and damp forest tracks.

Background One of the most famous Australian poem's is "The Man from Snowy River" by Banjo Paterson. It is a poem about a horseman recapturing a prized colt living among wild horses in the Victorian High Country. While I am not a horse person, it is a poem that sets the Australian character of...

With our next Expedition a week away, I installed new comms into the Land Rover today. GME 5w UHF 80ch with 6.6db gain fibreglass sprung whip. Spot Gen3 Uniden 2w Handheld UHF 80ch (2 units) The Spot will be broadcasting to a dedicated Facebook Page so that our regular overlanding facebook...

It's been a while. Had to come back and up the Land Rover count.

That scenery looks like it could be in Australia. But I know it's not. Looks like a great view.

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Found this parked up in my hometown today. It's an Australian Built Oka 4x4 bus. Less than 500 were made. They came in bus, single-cab, dual-cab and extra-cab models. They ran a 135kw Cummins putting out over 700Nm of torque. I am trying to work out why they need the tent with all that...

These are a very tidy idea. Consider it stolen (the idea).

Great to see another Aussie here. Say hi in the Aussie Roll Call thread too.

Great to see another Victorian here. I'm and Land Rover man myself.

Prepping for Expedition 2

Ballan Victoria. We are at the gateway to Wombat State Forest and Lerderdeg National Park. Some of the best 4wding in Victoria. 2000 Land Rover Discovery 2 Austrack Off-Road Camper Trailer Oh, and a Founder 500...I've just been absent for a bit.

We have been running with the Snow Peak for about two years. Fantastic bit of gear. I've spent a small fortune on Snow Peak gear and it is worth the money. The photo's below were taken in the Barrington Tops, Australia. We had the pit 8" deep with red hot Iron Bark coals. Iron Bark burns...

Having finalised my tool kit, it is time to review my recovery kit. Note that I do not have a vehicle winch. I have just installed a new custom front bar on the Land Rover and a winch will be coming soon. I have only needed a winch twice in the time I have been ovelanding. I prefer to make...

Thanks everyone for your input. I have revised my kit and have made the following changes: Included a ½" Breaker bar Included a ¼" Ratchet driver Made a selection of ¼", 3/8" and ½" commonly used sockets Included an 80mm, 150mm solid and 150mm flexible extensions for 3/8" Ditched the 300mm...

I added a breaker bar yesterday.

No. I am an Anglican (Episcopal) priest. But I have a military background.

This is just the start. Left to check: Recovery equipment Communications Games box (family activities for wet weather) Sleeping gear Swimming and wet weather gear First Aid and Fire Navigation Galley equipment Pantry boxes and fridge Camp furniture Fuel and water stores Camper Trailer Land Rover