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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.
FIELD TEST: Ledlenser HF8R Signature Headlamp – I never knew I needed it, now I never want to miss it
Occasionally, I’m introduced to a piece of kit that makes me wonder why I would want to replace something that works perfectly well. You know the old adage: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Well, I was asked to test…
The Spirit of Excellence – No. 224 Rum, a remarkable dram
What springs to mind when you think of rum? Perhaps a jazz bar in Cuba, where the furniture exudes a note of tobacco leaf. An evening on a Jamaican beach serenaded by the enthusiastic rhythm of steel drums. Maybe the…
TRELINO compost toilets – when you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go
When you’ve gotta go, you’ve gotta go—and a chemical toilet can quickly become an object of torment if you’re in a remote spot and unable to empty its brimming contents responsibly. I’m sure there are countless readers out there who…
FIELD TESTED: Optimus Svea – over 70 and still hot
I like uncomplicated yet effective travel gear and seeing as the Optimus SVEA has been in production for more than 70 years, this small stove made completely from brass is right up my street. Approximately 9 cm in diameter, 13…
KLIM has some great gift ideas for her
Sometimes it can be a challenge to find the right present for your significant other at Christmas, so we welcome suggestions about new or attractive items that are sure to get us a big hug in return. LUNA STRETCH DOWN…
The first Grenadier Quartermaster has rolled off the production line
London, 27.11.2023: The first series production Grenadier Quartermaster double cab pick-ups have started rolling off INEOS Automotive’s production line in Hambach, France. Customer deliveries in Europe are due to start in December 2023, with shipments to Asia Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa…
Nith Inshore Rescue chooses the INEOS Grenadier as their new Search and Rescue vehicle
Nith Inshore Rescue chooses the INEOS Grenadier 4×4 Utility Wagon as its new search and rescue vehicle. The British-designed 4X4 is engineered and built to deliver best-in-class off-road capability, durability and reliability, with a spacious and versatile cabin layout and…
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