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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]

We overland because we love to explore, travel and create memorable experiences in magical, faraway places. A sunset on a deserted beach, a surf on a lesser-known break or staring at a sky full of stars on a remote salt pan. These are the rewards, gold nuggets or overland take aways, the “why” we do it, but as we all know, sometimes things don... [read more]

When it comes to adventure travel Scott Brady has achieved one heck of a lot. Between (and while on) trips Scott is also the CEO of Overland International, the company that brings us the Overland Journal magazine and www.expeditionportal.com, both super useful resources for overlanders. Scott recently took an INEOS Grenadier across Africa and... [read more]

Photographer and cinematographer Justin Kauffman is happiest when capturing cutting-edge content of the great outdoors. He’s also an endurance athlete who often goes into extreme environments just to get the shot. Front Runner recently spoke to this inspiring content creator and travel addict.© Justin KauffmanWhy have you made Whitefish, Monta... [read more]

Think about these 10 things first…Are you thinking of buying a van, kitting it out, and hitting the road? Every day, the world inspires more and more people to opt for a simpler existence, work remotely, and live off the grid. One of the easiest ways to do this is to convert a standard van into a self-sustaining camper. We chatted to a few peo... [read more]

There's something magical about feeling the crisp morning air on your skin, surrounded by nature while savouring a freshly brewed cup of hot coffee. You could be watching the sunrise on top of a mountain, waiting for some wild animals at a watering hole, or plucking up the courage to grab your surfboard before running into the freezing-cold At... [read more]

We recently chatted to master of the ocean Andre Rerekura about kitting out his Toyota Troopy, remote camping with mates, and filming in harsh ocean environments for the latest series of Shipwreck Hunters Australia, which is currently available on Disney+. This is what he had to say.© Terra AustralisTell us about Terra Australis.Terra Australi... [read more]

Just how good are you at visually documenting your travels and adventures? It’s not easy when there are many other things to focus on, like driving, setting up camp, cooking, and breaking down camp. We asked three of the best adventure travel photographers out there how they managed to get those wow-factor images. This is what Craig Kolesky, C... [read more]

Overlanding provides the unrivalled thrill of exploring the unknown, journeying beyond the confines of a city or town, and deep diving into the wilderness. It tests our limits as we lose and find ourselves in beautiful, distant lands. It also helps us to rediscover our special bond with nature.Yet overlanding also harbours the probability of e... [read more]

He is a practicing attorney by profession, an extreme sports event organiser by passion, an endurance athlete when he can find a gap, and a loving husband, father, and fan of all things Front Runner all the time. We spoke to the Bloemfontein-based Adrian Saffy about his life as an adventurer and outdoorsman. ​What drives you to participate in... [read more]

No one has done more vehicle miles in Africa than the 78-year-old Kingsley Holgate, often called the last of the great explorers. At Front Runner, we call him the old greybeard as he has been using our gear from the very beginning of his impressive travels. Kingsley has visited all of the African countries, some of them countless times, and he... [read more]