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A 14 yr old landy AND vehicle dependant etc, etc... Eish! You are a sucker for punishment!

Years ago I bought that book (plus a copy of his desert expeditions pdf) and although good in general I found them outdated and overly complicated. I much prefer Chris' book as it deals more with the practicalities of individual overlanding rather than planning a full on scientific expedition.

Anyway, good luck with the Landy!
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Don't Panic!

I have one, and a new 14 year old 200tdi 110! And lots of other toys!

Its like all my christmases rolled into one

Good..... you won the eblag auction then? well done!

good on the Tdi... post plenty of pictures and ask plenty of tech questions!
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No, didn't win ebay ..... got about bid for it. But ended up getting it with the landy and tonnes of other stuff too. I'm a happy man. Still have loads of time before we set of (2 years +) but now have a purpose and a tool for that purpose. First two trips already lined up. A quick visit to my folks in Cornwall, then 10 days in Ireland.

Fantastic!

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Hello all,

This book appears to be the bible for planning an overland trip, and yet I cannot find it anywhere apart from on amazon 'New and Used' for a hundred pounds.

If this is the fair price can any one tell me is it worth that?

Thanks - enjoying all the advise I'm getting
If anyone's interested eblag now has a copy of Tom Sheppard's "Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide" for sale.
Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide Field Manual on eBay (end time 27-Jul-10 08:40:26 BST)
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If anyone's interested eblag now has a copy of Tom Sheppard's "Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide" for sale.
Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide Field Manual on eBay (end time 27-Jul-10 08:40:26 BST)
don't tell everyone .. I'm watching it!!

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Hi chaps bought mine via RGS for £40 delivered
Expedition Logistic manuals

this is revision 2.1, if anyone spots a copy of the first edition grab it as it has become an expensive collectable.
I always request a search when i am in hay on Wye just in case anyone has a copy knocking about.
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Expedition & fieldwork publications
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Ahh thanks guys, so why is it so expensive on Amazon ?, is it because its a 1st Ed ?

If so is there much of a difference between them ? (so many questions !)
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The edition i have (2.1) is the most up to date, however it has become a must have book in the adventure/overland fraternity, the 1st edition is sought after as are the 1st's in almost anything else of perceived value.

for practicallity sake I would want the most up to date information available, however i still want the 1st Ed.

The copy i looked at on amazon looks like the 1st ed. hence price

I also have Tom's book "Quiet for a Tuesday", an excellent read with great photography

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The copy on amazon is the 2nd edition.
Seems to be a hell of a lot of money!
Does anyone know if the book is still in print?
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Hi the book is still in print.. as has been said in previous posts. you can buy this from the RGS for £40

Order direct from the RGS. click this.....:Expedition Logistic manuals

to order you dowload the order form from the documents option on the RH side under the RGS logo.


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Hi the book is still in print.. as has been said in previous posts. you can buy this from the RGS for £40

Order direct from the RGS. click this.....:Expedition Logistic manuals

to order you dowload the order form from the documents option on the RH side under the RGS logo.


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OR...

go straight to the man himself: Tom Sheppard - Four by four driving techniques and vehicle expedition driving

I got my 2nd edition signed

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I got my 2nd edition signed

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Now why did I not think of that? I second writing Tom himself; very nice guy and I had my copy in no time.
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Why not buy all Tom's books direct from the man himself. I can't believe some of the prices these books are going for.

Tom Sheppard - Four by four driving techniques and vehicle expedition driving

He's a great guy. I met him at the RGS Overland Workshop recently. His talks are as interesting and amusing as his writing.

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