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Mike Brailey
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Mike Brailey
Born in the UK, Mike went to school in England and France before hiking across most of Europe in his early twenties. With a background as a photographer and engineer in the automotive industry, he has worked in Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Southeast Asia and the Americas. His heart beats for classic cars and motorcycles, favouring an expedition equipped 1963 Land Rover Series IIA for overlanding. He is an outdoor enthusiast and, in 2016, followed his vocation to become an adventure journalist.
The Legend: Boreham Ford Escort Mk1 RS — better than ever!
I know this isn’t overlanding… but I couldn’t help myself. This will surely set the hearts of some motoring enthusiasts aflame: Boreham Motorworks has announced the triumphant return of a classic, the Ford Escort Mk1 RS, now reimagined as a…
14/31: Winter camping is real and rooftop tents are great at it
There are twelve months and four seasons in a year. But for outdoor adventurers, there are only two extremes to bear in mind: the scorching hot summers and the freezing cold winters. If you are prepared to cope with these…
13/31: The rooftop tent zip(per). Can be simple. Could be frustrating
As the sun dips below the horizon and the world shifts into nocturnal rhythms, adventurers across the globe find solace atop their trusted rooftop tents—the urbanites’ response to the allure of the wild. But few contemplate the unassuming elements that…
12/31: Rooftop tent materials (part 2) – what you need to know
In the mad scramble for adventure, where the wild beckons with open arms and the horizon stretches just beyond reach, selecting the right tent material can feel like an esoteric riddle wrapped in a conundrum. The choice between ripstop, canvas,…
11/31: Rooftop tent Materials (part 1) – what you need to know
Since its birth sometime in the last century—when our forefathers decided to hoist their sleeping quarters above the dirt and danger—the rooftop tent has evolved from a mere canvas sack into a high-tech fortress. The debate rages on over who…
10/31: Rooftop tent mattresses—what you need to know
We can talk about rooftop tents all day, if you want—31 days in a row, in fact. The different styles, materials, weight, interior space, how easy they are to set up and take down…but at the end of the day,…
9/31: Rooftop tent security—making theft as difficult as possible
A few years ago, rooftop tent sales skyrocketed in a way few could have anticipated. An anti-crisis in the face of an unprecedented global catastrophe. I’m not going to go into the whys and wherefores, but many people took advantage…
8/31: Rooftop tent installation (and removal)
Once you’ve purchased your rooftop tent, you’ll soon discover that ownership fosters a remarkable level of spontaneity. You see, all it takes is to gather up a few essentials before you can leave Monday to Friday behind you and set…
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