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Overland Journal: Fall Issue

The Fall Issue has shipped today! Thought some of you would like to see the contents.

This issue includes our most comprehensive outdoor gear test to-date. Graham Jackson, a scientist by trade, tested 12 water filters and purifiers. Over $20,000 in tests were performed from laboratory samples. One major brand failed! Based on our research, this is the most comprehensive and decisive filter/purifier test ever conducted.

The issue also includes a test of available soft luggage, including Ortlieb, Wolfman, PacSafe, Andy Strapz and Dirt Bagz. This test resulted in our first Editors Choice and Value Award going to the same product.




There is also a crazy story about an expedition through Pakistan in a TucTuc and the wrap-up of our F650GS project bike.

FALL 2009 Contents:
Overland Post
Editor's Column
Editor's Project
Publisher's Project
News from the Trade
Overland News
Karakoram Highway by Tuk-tuk, by Sophie Ibbotson
Water Treatment System Test, by Graham Jackson
Latitude, Image Gallery
Algeria Solo: Adventure in an unproven vehicle, part two, by Tom Sheppard
Motorcycle Soft Luggage Test, by Scott Brady
Rock & Snow photo essay: San Rafael Swell Traverse, by Sinuhe Xavier
Vehicle Feature: BMW F650GS Project, by Brian DeArmon
Review: Quick Air X 2000, by Jonathan Hanson
Overland Conservation, by Roseann Hanson
Overland Medicine: Attack of the Chiggers, by Dr. Edward Beggy
Overland Chef: Poached Eggs in Creamy Polenta, Roseann Hanson
Classic Kit: Rolex Expedition Watches, by Tom Sheppard
Expedition Reads, by Jonathan Hanson
Tail Lamp: Wildlife and Vehicles, by Jonathan Hanson

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Looks like a good read, pitty we dont have anything here in the UK
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