GEAR & PARTNERS

CleverShade | 270 & 180 Degree Awnings

Equipment: Deluxe 270 Awning, 23kg, withstands winds up to 40kmh, LED strip.

Collaboration: Andy, the owner himself, reached out offering a Deluxe 270 Awning, installed it himself with his team. Custom brakets were built to fit our pop-up roof, and a custom rain gutter to fill the gap between the rear-door and awning. This type of precision and care is what makes brands stand out! In exchange we're their brand ambassadors. CleverShade are the original octagonal awnings!

About: Premium 270 & 180 Degree Awnings. The primary design considerations consist of strength, usability, style, size and weight, with the objective to make gear that'll last forever in all circumstances.

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Chapka | Travel Insurance

Equipment: Travel insurance for our world trip.

Collaboration: Aurélie has set us up with a world-wide travel insurance. A peace of mind we're happy to have. In exchange we're their brand ambassador. Really checks out all our travel needs.

About: French broker insurance specialised for travellers. Whether it's for individuals or professional, and for short or long-term. They really ticked the box for all our long-term traveling needs around world. Don't look any further. Check out their website via the link below and get 5% OFF, and if you need anything, get in touch with Chapka or ourselves.

Get 5% OFF your Travel Insurance with the code EXPEDITION5.

Matador Equipment | High Performance Travel Equipment

Equipment: Remarkably engineered travel equipment for all your explorations without limits. We carry tons of their products and love it, so we hope you'll love it.

Collaboration: Chris & Jaime, the owners, are not only friends of ours, but they've also kitted us with some great travel gear for this world tour. The equipment is engineered for high-performance, it's innovative, and well designed. In exchange we're their brand ambassadors and testing out their gear around the world. Great gear we use everyday!

About: Travel & Engineering is in the companies DNA, with the objective to make gear that'll last forever and push you to get to the places lesser known and outside the familiar. Gear that is fast-and-light with a flexible travel approach.

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Scheel-man | Orthopedic retrofit seats

Equipment: Remarkably engineered Orthopedic seats, specifically built out for Defenders! We all know the comfort of a Defender, these seats make the difference.

Collaboration: The Scheel-man owners reached out, telling us that no matter where our journey takes us next, we should sit comfortably. The seats are top-notch and we represent the brand as we tour the globe. You won't regret them!

About: With a lot of love and craftsmanship, Scheel-man have been building Orthopedic seats for off-road and transport vehicles. They are built on performance, functionality and great design.

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Polar Latitudes | Antarctica Expeditions

Equipment: An immersive Expedition to Antarctica. An experience we'll never forget.

Collaboration: Lana, Director of Sales, and the Marketing team have extended their arms to give us an opportunity to reach the 7th continent, Antarctica. We're so grateful! In exchange we'll be sharing the stories of the unique Expedition on-and-off the MS Seaventure Vessel. We'll literally be stepping on Antarctica, camping, hiking and kayaking through the icebergs and the wildlife, EPIC!

About: Polar Latitudes has been running Expeditions to Antarctica for the past 13 years, one of the classic vessel operators clearly putting passion, people and experience as their focus. One of the few vessels carrying less than 140 passengers, giving us the opportunity to enjoy all the activities.

Clink on the link to check out their Expeditions, and get in touch with us to get $1000 OFF!

Home Exchange | Network of Home Exchanges

Equipment: Homes all around the world. Perfect for when we'll need one.

Collaboration: Pilar from Communications has invited us to test HomeExchange and meet its wonderful community. This way we can contact families all around the world and organize home exchanges with them, perfect for when Albo is being shipped and we want to feel like being at home. In exchange we're their brand ambassador. HomeExchange literally has homes all over the world!

About: For your next trip or holiday, why not connect with someone around the planet and exchange or book their home? We'll be doing that for sure. Have a look at the offered homes or get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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Koni USA | Adjustable Shock Absorber

Equipment: Koni RAID shock absorbers front and back for Albo. Ready to tackle any type of terrain.

Collaboration: David and Maria from Koni USA sent us 4 new adjustable shocks to enhance our comfort, safety, performance and driving experience in Albo. In exchange we're their brand ambassador. The red shocks look and feel amazing, tons of Overlanders have them!

About: Whatever kind of trip, terrain, destination and vehicle you have planned, you'll find the shocks for your vehicle. We have the RAID edition and they are amazing. If you're Overlanding, they've got great selection waiting for you. Check out their products and get in touch with us if you have any questions.

Check out their website or get in touch with us!

BFGoodrich Tires Europe | All Terrain Tires

Equipment: All Terrain Tires for Albo. Riding the 235/85/16 Ko2, mounted to tackle any type of terrain.

Collaboration: BFGoodrich Europe will handle our tires while we handle the driving. In exchange we're their brand ambassador. All we can say, great tires for Overlanders!

About: Whatever kind of trip, terrain, destination and vehicle you have planned, you'll find the tires you'll need with BFGoodrich. If you're Overlanding, they've got great tires waiting for you, whether your driving through sand, snow, mud, gravel or tarmac. Check out their products and get in touch with us if you have any questions.

Check out their website or get in touch with us!

Blunt Force Products | Bonnet Bags & Cargo Nets

Equipment: Bonnet Net and Bag, Quick Release Kit, 20cm tall, for Albo.

Collaboration: Brad sent us a Bonnet Bag for our Defender. In exchange we're their brand ambassador. Military grade gear for Overlanding!

About: It's strong, waterproof, sand proof, and long lasting, we love it! Mostly you'll find cargo nets and bonnet bags for your individual or professional projects. If you're Overlanding, they've got great accessories too. Check out their products and get in touch with us if you have any questions.

5% OFF with the code NEXT MERIDIAN!

Energie Mobile | Autonomous Electricity

Equipment: Lithium 12v - 90ah Battery, and a charge regulator for Albo.

Collaboration: Sébastien & Simon sent us the electrical systems to power our trip for the next 3 years. In exchange we're their brand ambassador. Top quality batteries for Overlanding!

About: Electrical power supplies for your individual or professional projects. If you're Overlanding, they've got great batteries, power banks, 230V converters and Led lights. Check out their products and get in touch with us if you have any questions.

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MudStuff UK | Defender Accessories & Equipment

Equipment: Albatross was equipped with a new sound system, ceiling storage net, dirt fenders, first aid, document pouches and more.

Collaboration: Fay has been very kind in sending us the final accessories to enhance the functionality or our trip. In exchange we're their brand ambassador. They've really got a multitude of accessories!

About: Tons of Land Rover and 4x4 accessories and equipment. Don't look any further. We've tested multiple of their products and they've been very useful and long lasting. Check their website out and if you need anything, get in touch with Fay via their email or Instagram.

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RoverLand | Defender Accessories & Installations

Equipment: Albatross was equipped with 2 chassis boxes & a heat exchagner water tank installation kit for hot showers. A kit that heats up our 65L water tank in just 20 minutes, and 2 chassis boxes to store all our oils.

Collaboration: George installed the kit in his workshop in Antwerp. In exchange we're his brand ambassador. And a warm shower is always pleasant! And a warm shower is always pleasant!

About: Land Rover and 4x4 accessories. The heated water tank installation kit is essentially a 2m long heat strip set up in your water tank with a temperature gage and a on/off switch. Easy to set up, light and cost-efficient.

Check out his website, and get 5% OFF with the code NextMeridian.

Rough Parts | Defender Accessories

Equipment: Albatross got upgraded with a Sand Ladder Bracket and Gullwing on the rear-right-window which acts as a stand-up table with MaxTrax attached, and a pop-up window. Just AWESOME.

Collaboration: Markus sent us the accessory and mounting kit in no time. In exchange we're their brand ambassador while enjoying a stand-up coffee. Sexy High-Quality parts you'll be happy to have.

About: Attractive High-Quality Accessories specifically made for Land Rover Defender. Accessories going from Camping, to vehicle protection, to vehicle refinement. Their products are truly one of a kind, good looking and sturdy. Get 5% OFF using this code: RPNEXTM23. Go check out their product pictures on Instagram.

Check out their website and get 5% with the code: RPNEXTM23 or get in touch with us.

Sunware | Solar Panel

Equipment: Albatross was kitted out with marine-grade solar panels. A mobile plug&play 12V Series-RX 100 watt panel, and 2 fixed panels of 120 watt on the roof, 12V, Series-20, and a Fox 360 charge regulator.

Collaboration: Olaf and Jutta studied our electrical consumption and our battery type to calculate the status of the need for solar solutions. In exchange for the solar panels, we test and review their products. They're great!

About: Marine-grade Solar Panels and Controllers. It's even walkable when rigidly fixed! Do you need to kit out a vehicle or boat? And are you looking for mature solar products?

Then go no further. SunWare has 30 years of experience and will set you up. The panels have been tested extensively under the harshest environmental conditions to deliver the product you expect.

Check out their Solar Panels or get in touch with us.

Euro4x4parts | 4x4 Spare Parts Specialist

Equipment: All types of spare parts you can think of will be supplied by Euro4x4parts throughout our trip. And shipped world-wide.

Collaboration: Françoise set us up with a yearly budget for any spare parts we may need during our travels. Euro4x4parts will ship the parts out worldwide. In exchange, we’re their brand ambassador. Very Responsive & Top Quality Parts.

About: All the 4x4 parts and accessories you'll ever need for your 4x4, SUV, Crossover and Pickup truck. Don't look any further. We've tested multiple of their products and we've never had problems so far. If you need specific information, you may contact them directly on Instagram or via email and they will get back to you rapidly.

Order with this link to support us: Check out their catalogue of over 70,000 parts and accessories.

ECOFLOW | Portable Power Stations

Equipment: We are equipped with the Ecoflow Delta 2 Power Station and 1 portable 220W solar panel.

Collaboration: Ecoflow sent us a 1024Wh Delta 2 station for when we'll be out and about the bushes without electricity. In exchange we're their brand ambassador. Ecoflow is one of the leaders in the Power Station market. Their products are very nice!

About: You'll find a variety of Power Stations and Panels for your outdoor activities going from camping for a night to powering up your house if you get a blackout. Their products are robust and super fancy. Check out their website or get in touch with us if you have questions.

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Bart Fluitsma | Web design

Equipment: The website for our world trip.

Collaboration: Bart has build this website for us and will maintain it throughout our journey. We love what he's done with it!

About: Bart is a freelance web developer that loves to design & build all types of websites (webshops, blogs, business pages) for freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Need a website? Check out his page.

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