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Therm-a-Rest Slacker Hammock | Essential or Luxury
Where It Really Shines
Yes, it’s a hammock. Obviously. But where it genuinely surprised us was how often we used it not as a bed, but as a chair.
Set it up right, and you can sit at a comfortable angle, lean back and… just be. Read a book. Tap away on a laptop. Watch the world go by. There’s something oddly civilised about it, even when you’re parked up in the middle of nowhere.

Simon Thomas
Mar 314 min read


GNS AEB-L Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Bushcraft Knife | Long Term Review
Lisa and I have been carrying and using our GNS AEB-L Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Bushcraft Knife since 2018, and somewhere along the way it stopped being “a knife we’re testing” and just became… our knife. Which, if you’ve ever owned more blades than you care to admit (guilty), is saying something.

Simon Thomas
Mar 294 min read


MSR DragonFlt Multi-Fuel Stove | Ultimate Long Term Review
Proper Cooking, Not Just Survival
The DragonFly sits under MSR’s “gourmet cooking” label, which, I’ll admit, sounds a bit ambitious when you’re crouched in the mud trying to keep your socks dry. But the key feature, the thing that genuinely sets it apart, is the flame control.

Simon Thomas
Mar 293 min read


Simon and Lisa Interview?
During Touratech's 35-year anniversary we sat down with the German Motorcycle giant and chatted about riding, life on the road, how to get started and how to make a 'life on the road'.
Some of the answers might surprise you.

Simon Thomas
Mar 182 min read


Adventure Bike Rider Festival ABR discount tickets £10 off
If you love two wheels, community, and that electric feeling that only comes from being surrounded by thousands of riders who live and breathe adventure like you do, USE discount code 2RTW10 and save money.

Simon Thomas
Jan 272 min read


Flexx Handlebars Review: Why I’ll Never Go Back to Rigid Handlebars
In terms of aftermarket motorcycle accessories, handlebars are probably one of the most overlooked products. We take them for granted. Every bike comes with a set of bars, why should we change them? Good question.

Simon Thomas
Jan 105 min read


More Than Miles: Simon & Lisa on Adventure Rider Radio
We are absolutely thrilled to share our latest sit-down with Jim Martin over at Adventure Rider Radio! Since Jim first hit the...

Simon Thomas
Jan 92 min read


An Open Letter to Nexx Helmets
Seeing the helmet afterwards was sobering. It tells a story I can’t.
I honestly believe it saved my life.

Simon Thomas
Jan 61 min read


How To Fund a Life of World Travel
How did we fund 17 years of motorcycle travel around the world? The answer isn’t glamorous, and it wasn’t easy. We started with savings, sold everything we owned, and slowly learned how to make small, sustainable income streams stretch for years. From camping instead of hotels, writing and selling photos, to building skills that became client work, every decision mattered.
In this article, we share the real story — what worked, what didn’t, and practical lessons for anyone d

Simon Thomas
Dec 9, 20258 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Packing Your First Aid Kit for Worldwide Adventure Motorcycling Trips
Stay Safe on the Road: Inside Our Adventure Motorcycling First Aid Kit

Lisa Thomas
Dec 4, 20254 min read
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