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Recovery4WD Recovery No Winch No Worries - Hema Maps Online Shop

4WD Recovery No Winch No Worries

A set of MaxTrax will keep you sane on sandIt's often assumed that any serious four wheeler should be loaded with a powered winch – that's simply not the case. There are a number of factors as to y...

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PlanningWWII Trek - Hema Maps Online Shop

WWII Trek

This jaunt around the northern reaches of Cape York requires good sand driving technique, and in the process rewards travellers with some secluded spots and visceral evidence of the region's invo...

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PlanningHow to Plan a One-Month Trip in One Day - Hema Maps Online Shop

How to Plan a One-Month Trip in One Day

Want to get the ball rolling on your next epic touring adventure? Stop dreaming and start packing with this crash course on planning a one-month trip in a day. 1. Put a pin in it Choosing a desti...

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Preparing for a Long Road Trip

4WD Adventure Pack Australia Road & 4WD Atlas Australia Road & Terrain Map Caravan & Camping Pack New Gen Explorers – Brendan & Elly Ingram The Family Unit – The Hayden Family S...

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The Aussie Overlanders - What Makes an Explorer?

Gareth and Kirsty have already begun their mammoth journey from Sydney to London via Africa, and say that it’s a much simpler equation than most give it credit for.  “We all have the possibility o...

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NavigationNavigating on Paper with a Compass - Hema Maps Online Shop

Navigating on Paper with a Compass

Hone your navigation skills with a compass and map!Navigating with Paper and CompassNavigating your way around Australia ain’t what it used to be. Nowadays travellers simply search for a few things...

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NavigationNavigation Lingo You Really Need to Know - Hema Maps Online Shop

Navigation Lingo You Really Need to Know

Think you know where you’re heading? Become a serious explorer with our list of navigation terms that every die-hard traveller should know. Heading In navigation terms, your heading is the direct...

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