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Southern Africa has long been the top of most overlanders bucket-list destinations. Due to its location (and political unrest in other parts of Africa), it’s often best to ship your vehicle there instead of driving through Sudan or West Africa. The Cape Town and Durban ports are the two most popular options. Before starting your once-in-a-life... [read more]

The reason we spend so much time and effort gearing up our rides is so that we can use them to explore remote and stunning landscapes. Getting this overland fix can take one along and through all terrain forms, from rocky desert tracks to waterlogged, muddy trails. This poses a significant and risky challenge, especially if the sand is very so... [read more]

​Land Rover Defender owner Mike Pullen is an outdoorsman, fishing enthusiast, and adventure filmmaker. The latter is an understatement, as Mike has nearly 2.5 million subscribers to his extremely popular YouTube channel, TA Outdoors. Front Runner Dometic recently chatted to Mike about transitioning from a regular 9-5 working guy to a full-time... [read more]

We’ve all been there, scrolling the internet for vehicle inspiration, seeing how others do it before building our dream rig or ride. Maybe your family has grown (or shrunk), and your vehicle needs have changed with it. Maybe your current setup is tired, and your vehicle needs a refresh. Whatever your circumstances, we’ve done the legwork for y... [read more]

Sharing meals with friends and family while camping in a stunning setting must be one of the greatest outdoor pleasures in the world. It creates memories that’ll live with you for the rest of your life, so you must get it right. Follow our top tips for a great camp kitchen experience, and you’ll have no excuses for not producing quality food.... [read more]

FRONT RUNNER DOMETIC ON THE MOVE: KARAH BEHREND​Karah Behrend’s bio reads: Racecar Driver. Content Creator. Veteran. Paralyzed. Karah has always loved taking part in sports, even more so during her nearly seven years in the United States Air Force. Sadly, this match made in heaven ended with a medical discharge when she was diagnosed with Comp... [read more]

One of the best things about vehicle-based adventures is gearing up and personalizing your ride. As there is no try-before-you-buy option, a good alternative is to go to shows or events where you can see the latest gear innovations or how others have rigged up their rides. You can chat with gear manufacturers about your needs or sit around a c... [read more]

Over the last nearly 25 years, Front Runner has developed a reputation for making roof racks and gear that can handle harsh conditions. You name the place, and our products have been there, from South America’s Atacama Desert to South Africa’s Wild Coast. ​To mark this milestone, we asked some of the adventurers and influencers who’ve faithful... [read more]

Sand artist extraordinaire Lowell Hunter is also known as The Salty One. Inspired by his Aboriginal heritage, he channels his cultural roots to create extraordinary sand art using only his feet. Each piece is crafted with a deep respect and connection to the land, thereby capturing the essence of Australia’s stunning landscapes. Once complete,... [read more]

We’re always planning the next big trip, wanting to go where few have gone before us, or taking on tracks that you haven’t yet seen featured all over social media. It’s why we kit our vehicles out and explore in them. What happens when you’ve ticked off Cape York, the wildlife of Botswana, and the Moab on your bucket list? Where to next? ​Afte... [read more]

If you’re reading this then there is a very good chance that you and those that you normally buy Christmas gifts for are big fans of camping, travel, exploring, and the great outdoors. So why not let us help you to find them the perfect gift? To do just that we’ve come up with a list of goodies that we know will work as great Christmas gifts.... [read more]

Kyle Gifford is a family man, van lifer, and mountain biker. He’s certainly packed in those life experiences: from working alongside the design and build team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic MTB course in Japan to racing mountain bikes down glaciers in Europe. Today Kyle and his family live in the sleepy student town of Stellenbosch, where wine, mo... [read more]

This year, Front Runner Europe headed off on their first-ever self-drive adventure for customers, aptly called Front Runner Explores. With 16 fully equipped vehicles and a team of experts, the convoy set off on a seven-day journey through the stunning mountain landscapes of the Western Alps, navigating technical tracks, switchbacks, and mounta... [read more]

A quality roof rack is the best way to create a large amount of external gear storage space on your vehicle. They may come at different prices, sizes, lengths, and designs. Still, they all serve one purpose: to counteract the lack of packing space within a vehicle, especially for those heading off overlanding, off-roading, holidaying, or parti... [read more]

Dominik Freund is a van life conversions trendsetter. His unconventional creations are highly sought after and turn heads on display. He constantly pushes the boundaries in the world of mobile living and spoke exclusively to Front Runner about how he does it. ​© - Dominik FreundWhere does your passion for converting vans come from? ​It started... [read more]