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This episode we present to you an interview with one of the most famous families in the overland traveling world: Graeme and Luisa Bell. Graeme and Luisa decided to exit the rat race of South Africa to explore. Their trip was named A2A alluding to their goal of traveling from Argentina to Alaska. Graeme has also written a fantastic book titled We Will Be Free. I absolutely recommend that you pick up your own copy of We Will Be Free at their website http://www.a2aexpedition.com/#!author/c16nk.
This episode is sponsored by:
Fridge Freeze – The only vehicle mounted refrigerator made in America and chosen by the Department of Defense to pull duties around the world.
LT Wright Knives – L.T. Wright knives are hand crafted in Ohio with the finest, locally sourced materials. They build everything from every day carry to bushcraft and even overland specific. Everything that LTWK builds comes with a lifetime guarantee and is designed from the ground up to be a solid working knife. Find out more at the4x4podcast.com/ltwk
In the garage
Dan – starting to design a storage system for the Yukon. Struggling with the idea of getting a full-size pickup. It’s more well suited to life in Alaska.
Craig –
Rich – worked on other people’s stuff
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L.T. Wright Knives are hand crafted in Ohio with the finest, locally sourced materials. They build everything from every day carry to bushcraft and even overland specific. Everything that LTWK builds comes with a lifetime guarantee and is designed from the ground up to be a solid working knife.
Each piece is constructed with survival in mind. Knives with a proven international pedigree that have been there and back. Bushcraft, hunting, camping, overland, and every day carry models are available.
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This interview is: Graeme and Luisa Bell from A2A Expedition
4×4 Radio Network info:
Head over to http://4x4radio.com and you’ll find a huge playlist from all the shows on The 4×4 Radio Network. You can hit play and listen to the Centre Steer Podcast and learn about Land Rovers. Or The Jeep Talk Show and learn about all things Jeep. And the Muddy Mic podcast covers all things in the fast growing segment of ATVs and UTVs. And now the latest addition to the network, The Trail Chasers Podcast where the host Cody introduces us to someone from the offroading community.
We’re always looking to add new shows to the network so if you’re interested in starting an offroading related podcast of your own, reach out and let us know!
In the news:
GM Adds All Terrain X to Sierra 1500 Lineup http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/01/gm-adds-all-terrain-x-to-sierra-1500-lineup.html
Garmin Buys Map and Device Maker Delorme http://adventure-journal.com/2016/02/garmin-buys-map-and-device-maker-delorme/
Jeep teases Trailcat and other Easter Safari concepts http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/03/jeep-wrangler-trailcat-crew-chief-easter-safari-teaser/
Offroad APPtitude: Custom Splice winching calculator. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/custom-splice-recovery-estimator/id1077481743?mt=8 or on Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=estimator.recovery.com.customsplicerecoveryestimator
Offroading 101: Why you should air down your tires. Airing down your tires is all about increasing your contact patch between your tires and the ground. Decreasing tire pressure will also let your tread confirm to obstacles better. Just make sure that you air back up to street pressure before you get back out on the road heading home. https://arbusa.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/the-lowdown-off-road-tire-pressures/
Outdoor Edibles: Blackened green beans in the Skottle. This one is so easy and delicious that you’ll be coming it at home with your regular dinners. For my family of 5 I use 3 cans of green beans. Drain the beans, Toss them in the Skottle, add a few shakes of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cook until they are starting to darken. Don’t burn them to a crisp though.
Gear Review: the Tembo Tusk Skottle. We’ve mentioned it before but haven’t given it a thorough review. The disk is seasoned and cleaned just like cast iron. It has legs that screw in to the bottom and has a bracket that supports a Coleman one burner propane stove. There are so many great dishes that you can cook on the Skottle that the possibilities are endless. I’ve cooked chicken, steak, fish, and vegetables in my Skottle already. The only problem I’ve had is trying to cook with propane at temps below 10°. The compressed liquid propane freezes in the connections.
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Reviews: Adam.Lifeless from USA on January 25, 2016
Very informative with excellent content, great production value and has something for veteran wheelers to the new folks just getting out for the first time.
Now it’s time to hit the trails. So God bless, tread lightly and stay safe while exploring your world.
