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  1. Polaris Overland

    Monegros - The desert adventure

    @76_overlander is the man to speak to who I'm sure will help you out.
  2. Polaris Overland

    Abentuer Allrad 2019

    Ok folks not long now until the biggest overland show in the world. We will be leaving the UK around 15th June to make a slow route to the show and hopefully catch some of the Daktenten Festival in Kasterlee on the way. Is anyone else going and when are you hoping to arrive. I'm hoping a few...
  3. Polaris Overland

    Abentuer Allrad 2019

    Ok folks not long now until the biggest overland show in the world. We will be leaving the UK around 15th June to make a slow route to the show and hopefully catch some of the Daktenten Festival in Kasterlee on the way. Is anyone else going and when are you hoping to arrive. I'm hoping a few...
  4. Polaris Overland

    Required Reading

    When we travel we like to listen to Audio Books instead of just music. We generally pick travel books like Michael Palin's Trips or Touching the Void etc which are pertinent to the area we are travelling in. If you are thinking about long term overland travel then Graeme Bell of A2A's books...
  5. Polaris Overland

    Who owns a Land Rover ?

    Yes we are running with Wilson our 2001 modified Tomb Raider Defender 90.
  6. Polaris Overland

    • Axe & Shovel Recommendations

    With regards an axe and shovel just a reminder that having a wooden shaft can cause problems entering some countries like for instance Australia. For that very resaon we run with composite tools.
  7. Polaris Overland

    Which GPS do you use

    We run a number of GPS / Mapping Tech. Tom Tom for day to day in UK and Europe but useless east of Turkey. Garmin for free open source mapping and back up. Iphone / Ipad with google maps for up to date online mapping and maps.me for remote locations and offline maps. We also always have a...
  8. Polaris Overland

    New Member

    Welcome @Sjeeke and nice to see another LR doing what it was designed for. Your local Region is Mid Europe where you will find quite a few trips going on and other members keen to meet up and connect. Take the opportunity to browse through the forums, there is lots of information and lots of...
  9. Polaris Overland

    What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?

    If its a Discovery then just accept the leaks, they are character building.
  10. Polaris Overland

    Theory vs reality

    Do these count Morocco 2017 Mongolia 2018 Tajikistan 4655m on Pamir Highway 2018
  11. Polaris Overland

    This is AWESOME!!!

    Really excited about this. It will hopefully combine all the resources I have used on my long Overland Trips like iOverlander, Maps.ME and many more making it a great tool for planning and on the road both on and offline.
  12. Polaris Overland

    How do you heat your trailer when the temps are low?

    Ventilation is the key to reducing condensation in our RTT which has lived on our Landy and on our Trailer in the past in nighttime temps from +35 Degs C to -14 Degs C and lots of rain which also affects breathability. Never needed heating but found specifically under the mattress has major...
  13. Polaris Overland

    West Europe - The Ultimate Road Trip - North Coast 500

    THE ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP The new scenic route showcasing fairy-tale castles, white sand beaches and historical ruins - Scotlands answer to Route 66. The NC500 starts in the northern city of Inverness, weaves along the west coast to Applecross and then northwards towards the towns of Torridon and...
  14. Polaris Overland

    Hello from Copenhagen

    Welcome to the Europe Crew, you are part of the Scandinavia Region and I'm your local director. If you need help or support please do not hesitate to contact me. Check out the European Forums and Rally Point for up and coming trips and information
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    One more OB member from Germany

    Welcome you are part of the Mid Europe Region and I'm your local director. If you need help or support please do not hesitate to contact me. Check out the European Forums and Rally Point for up and coming trips.
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    greetings from Germany

    Welcome augenholz you are part of the Mid Europe Region and I'm your local director. If you need help or support please do not hesitate to contact me. Check out the European Forums and Rally Point for up and coming trips.
  17. Polaris Overland

    Theory vs reality

    Good advice should be sought from someone with experience. You wouldn't ask a random stranger how to treat a medical emergency, you would ask a medical professional. The same goes with Overlanding. There are lots of arm chair overlanders out there and if you listened to what they say you would...
  18. Polaris Overland

    Shout Out to Regional Members

    How about a new up to date roll call to all the regional members. If you can add your name and if possible your OB Name or a screenshot like below that would be great. I'll start, I'm Dave the Regional Director so its my job to help everyone get the best out of their membership. So who else...
  19. Polaris Overland

    Europe Regional Routes Database

    Regional Routes Database. I'm interested is building Regional routes databases for trips within regions. This routes would include a gpx / kmz file and route descriptions, information and photos. The idea being that any member can access the routes to plan trips and if you intend to visit...
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    YOU HAVE INSUFFICIENT PRIVILEGES TO POST THREADS HERE.

    As part of the forum clean up and follow up to make the European Forums match both the new regional structure and the existing regions on all the forums Michael created Top Europe Forums. Within each of these Top Forums are three sub-threads added to every Europe region. They are: X Region...