VIEWFINDER: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
The art of aerial photography … at your fingertips Aerial photography hit the fast track when Orville and Wilbur Wright launched the “Wright Flyer” in 1903, finding its place in military reconnaissance aircraft such as World War I-era B.E.2c and the Cold War Lockheed U-2. Since the beginning
WINCHING TECHNIQUES: HOW TO BE OFF-ROAD READY
How to properly use a winch and maintain it Understanding winching techniques, knowing their capabilities and limitations and how to maintain them properly is critical. Newcomers and seasoned travelers, alike, can make off-road excursions safer with winch know-how. The smell of Mother Nature’s freshness after a hard rain
Best Communications Options for Overlanding
Comms Options for Overlanding Overlanding is filled with unknowns. You never know when you might need to communicate with others. Therefore, the best communication options are a must for your safety. While you might have your cell phone with you, that device is only good if you
Viewfinder: The Traveler’s Guide to Portrait Photography
Sharing the planet’s chronicle through the eyes of its souls On a bookshelf in my office rests a National Geographic collection dating back to the 1950s. Every spine is yellow, with the exception of one, February 1981, which was orange to highlight the then-current energy crisis. While its
How to Build a Field Toolkit
The Most Critical Components of a Field Toolkit There’s a fail-safe way to make sure every tool in your vehicle’s field toolkit is top quality: Chase down a Snap-on truck, hand over a list and your Amex card. Of course, you might wince at the resulting tab,
Viewfinder: How to Photograph Cars
The Lowdown on How to Photograph Our Treasured Trail Companions In previous Viewfinders, we’ve discussed how to frame images and a documentary approach to recording our adventures. In this issue, we are going to delve into a subject near and dear to our hearts. How to photograph
Top 5 Expedition Modifications
These Can Be Left Off The Expedition Modifications List Expedition travel is a different universe than weekend four-wheeling. When you’re just out for a few days near home—camping, challenging a few trails—breaking down is no more than an inconvenience. Expedition modifications are critical. But if you’ve embarked
How To Extend Food Life
Stretch the Longest Life From Your Most Precious Cargo: Food Extend food life to make it last longer on your adventures. Don’t worry, keep reading—we’re not going to suggest you base your overland travel diet around salt pork and hardtack, as if you were a 17th century
