A friend of mine did a trip to Botswana once with a bunch of mates. He had a case of 6 bottle's of whiskey in his car. On the Namibian side of the border, the border guards refused to let him take the booze across, so instead of letting them keep it all, he proceeded to smash the bottles on the ground...all six.😅
Hi, is this a Yappie trying to wear a kikoi? I started to wear a kikoi when I was sent to boarding school in Kenya in 1947 as we wore it in lieu of pyjamas. The Kikoi has been part of my night dress ever since then serving me well in spite of all the jokes about it during twenty years of army service! Good presentation of your nomadic motoring life, may you carry on for many more adventures. Cheers mate Harera
Hi Andrew Always good to see what you are up to A good idea for the bedding in a custom balsak if you were in the army back then you will know what I am talking about The bed roll is quite a mission to roll up and secure,a ripstop sleeve with Velcro seal ,place both balsak and mattress on roof rack and secure 😁 I am fascinated how everything seem to be attached to the vehicle with these builds sometimes nice to have austent table and cook on a fire with beautiful hard wood coals Simple overlanding without the frills for me Cheers
You have tried so many camping stuff, so many set ups. - But I don’t think you’ve ever tried nor learned to use a cast iron frying pan. When you do - there’s no turning back.
Schalk has a very nifty mossie-net / curtain stick on setup, which can roll away when not in use, and would probably even work over the gull-wing windows. He put them on my side windows and I used them daily to keep the mossies out while in Botswana / Caprivi.
That wrap thingy is called a kikoyi, originally from kenya 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 and very common among the cattle keeping communities living in cold areas. Much love from Uganda 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 ❤️
Hi Andrew, I’ve been following you along all these years. I’m wondering why you don’t use motion sensing lights at the back or inside the troopy. It safes battery and reduces light pollution at night. The lights are easy to find „LED closet light motion sensor“ 👍
Cannot think of a worse idea! Eyes adapt to darkness - only to be blinded when I or anyone else moves? And then must wait until my eyes adapt, and stay absolutely still for them to stay that way.
Pronounced as 'key coy', a Swahili garment typically found at the East African coast but now common throughout Kenya and Tanzania. Great video. Back to the basics of adventure and discovery.
I know you love the troopy but I wish you would build something more relevant to most of the world. Your 105 build was cool but never used and the troopy is played out by all the RUclipsrs. I know you don’t like towing but Alu Cab makes other products you could build something with. Maybe a Hilux, or maybe something else like the patriot camper trailer. Towing isn’t bad if you have the right vehicle and you don’t do any crazy off roading that you would have issues. Awesome content and we will always support you.
Hello wonderful Nomad-man , thank you for that well chosen music with the thunderstorm in the background! Loved it and the rain on your truck camper roof, so evocative for me..just begging you to try useing a map when describing where you are & where your going , lends a feeling of adventure to your already marvelous travels..ta ! ~david from London uk
Hi Andrew from NSW, Are you not concerned for your safety when dark, food outside, from monkeys or any predators? Do you have any protection devices ? What about number two toilet stops, are you armed haha ? Really enjoy your videos. Kind Regards Rob
weird how many people trust on auto settings. when schooling journalists at camera work, i always teached to have a routine like takeoff checklists. especially if filming is not the main task to perform, other things then occupy the brain. that time being spend can be used on optimising an image instead of just getting it in. i would recommend to add a manual lens with sony adapter, or a small analog camera setup that throws one back to the basics.
Love the video as usual! As a South African its so embarrassing to hear about corruption in our country, yet we must accept it as the new norm...absolute bullshit!!!!! We are a beautiful nation buts its ALWAYS a small amount of OPPOTUNISTS that spoil it for us! Thank you for letting us know the area we can look out for!!
Andrew got so excited with being out in the bush, he forgot to set his camera correctly. 😁 Testing out newly kitted out Troopy, and out and about exploring, you must feel like a little kid on Christmas morning. I would be too.
Andrew, be aware those Firestryker extinguishers are not the best, you need to hold them too close to a fire, ok for controlled small fire but useless for a larger fire where a std extinguisher is preferred, you can do short bursts from a safe distance.
Would it not have been cheaper to buy a new troopy and then kitted it out , the work you have done onto the troopy must have cost you an arm and a leg , just asking ?
If ever I was an overland trip and I can get someone to go with me, it would be you Andrew and the closest experience is watching these footages you share with us
Andrew have you ever given thought to air suspension seats similar in design to over the road trucks ?Something adapted to a much lower profile with less suspension travel .
I’m Irish never been to Africa, so please excuse my ignorance but why are you so confident you are not going to be eaten by a lion or bitten by a snake? I would have thought that if ever you needed a rooftop tent was in Africa
I understand the danger. Not from TV programs, but from living with these animals. Snakes: don't walk in tall grass and wear boots when walking. Keep watching. Some close encounters with elephant next episodes.
7:20 what you are wearing is a traditional clothing people of east Africa wear it but it's a Yemeni traditional clothing called maowas it has a lot of styles based on the region in Yemen and it spread to east Africa when Yemeni trade ships went there back then
It's great to see guys like this just getting into overlanding and having a great time. I've been doing it for over 50 years and it's rewarding.
Thats funny!
Great to see you using the new set up, tweeking things and working out solutions. Field use is the only way to truly get your vehicle how you need 👍
Hi Andrew, Kenyan here. Its pronounced, Keekoi.
thank you sir.
I want a troopy but its too high to fit in my garage :(
I have had two Troopies and they just park in front of the garage ...........one is 33 years old.
Sorry, Andrew, I should have been watching you, but I was too busy looking over your head at the wild thunderstorms with lightning in the background🤣
cool, eh?
@4xoverland Hi Andrew, I'm just curious if you have any plans of trips in Australia with Gwen coming up. Love watching you both travelling together.
Lightning in the background, amazing;y beautiful....
A friend of mine did a trip to Botswana once with a bunch of mates. He had a case of 6 bottle's of whiskey in his car. On the Namibian side of the border, the border guards refused to let him take the booze across, so instead of letting them keep it all, he proceeded to smash the bottles on the ground...all six.😅
Hi, is this a Yappie trying to wear a kikoi? I started to wear a kikoi when I was sent to boarding school in Kenya in 1947 as we wore it in lieu of pyjamas. The Kikoi has been part of my night dress ever since then serving me well in spite of all the jokes about it during twenty years of army service! Good presentation of your nomadic motoring life, may you carry on for many more adventures. Cheers mate Harera
Lots of love from Kenya.
And it's "kikoi" not "kokoi". It's great you still remember the name.
Hi Andrew
Always good to see what you are up to
A good idea for the bedding in a custom balsak if you were in the army back then you will know what I am talking about
The bed roll is quite a mission to roll up and secure,a ripstop sleeve with Velcro seal ,place both balsak and mattress on roof rack and secure 😁
I am fascinated how everything seem to be attached to the vehicle with these builds sometimes nice to have austent table and cook on a fire with beautiful hard wood coals
Simple overlanding without the frills for me
Cheers
After doing this for so long, I’m surprised that the interior of the car is such a mess..I’d expect you to be better organised, sorry
9:22 foreshadowing….
beat me to it!
Love the honesty, it was very funny. Still enjoyable video and informative
You have tried so many camping stuff, so many set ups.
- But I don’t think you’ve ever tried nor learned to use a cast iron frying pan.
When you do - there’s no turning back.
Thank you for sharing the border post story. 👍
I am so glad you like Windhoek draught. My home country
Schalk has a very nifty mossie-net / curtain stick on setup, which can roll away when not in use, and would probably even work over the gull-wing windows. He put them on my side windows and I used them daily to keep the mossies out while in Botswana / Caprivi.
Get a DJI motion camera for steady clear shot anywhere.😅
Leave the bananas out of the bag, they will ripen more slowly. They let off a gas that ripens them faster if enclosed.
20:30 what is this animal thats walking over your bedsheets? Would that also be different in the rooftent? I guess so....
A super camp spot with dramatic thunderstorm and all!
Thanks for taking us along Andrew 🤝🏼
That wrap thingy is called a kikoyi, originally from kenya 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 and very common among the cattle keeping communities living in cold areas. Much love from Uganda 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 ❤️
thank you, sir.
Everyone see the lighting in the background and start singing Toto?
To keep bananas fresh for longer, need to separate them and wrap the stems in plastic wrap
That rain was the highlight of this video!!❤❤
Great video per usual! I can’t wait for a deep dive on the fit out!
Hi Andrew, I’ve been following you along all these years. I’m wondering why you don’t use motion sensing lights at the back or inside the troopy. It safes battery and reduces light pollution at night.
The lights are easy to find „LED closet light motion sensor“
👍
Cannot think of a worse idea! Eyes adapt to darkness - only to be blinded when I or anyone else moves? And then must wait until my eyes adapt, and stay absolutely still for them to stay that way.
Does anyone know what light Andrew has hanging over his stove? I really like the style and light color.
the gear we use: www.overland-workshop.com/product-links
"kikoi"
Pronounced as 'key coy', a Swahili garment typically found at the East African coast but now common throughout Kenya and Tanzania. Great video. Back to the basics of adventure and discovery.
Gosh those sunsets must be just glorious in person!
I know you love the troopy but I wish you would build something more relevant to most of the world.
Your 105 build was cool but never used and the troopy is played out by all the RUclipsrs. I know you don’t like towing but Alu Cab makes other products you could build something with. Maybe a Hilux, or maybe something else like the patriot camper trailer. Towing isn’t bad if you have the right vehicle and you don’t do any crazy off roading that you would have issues. Awesome content and we will always support you.
Hello wonderful Nomad-man , thank you for that well chosen music with the thunderstorm in the background! Loved it and the rain on your truck camper roof, so evocative for me..just begging you to try useing a map when describing where you are & where your going , lends a feeling of adventure to your already marvelous travels..ta ! ~david from London uk
Hi Andrew from NSW,
Are you not concerned for your safety when dark, food outside, from monkeys or any predators?
Do you have any protection devices ?
What about number two toilet stops, are you armed haha ?
Really enjoy your videos.
Kind Regards
Rob
Hi Andrew. Please remind me where you found that South African flag Victorinox Swiss Army Knife 👏
I found it in a Outdoor Warehouse store in Tigervalley, Cape.
@@4xoverland awesome. Thank you
weird how many people trust on auto settings. when schooling journalists at camera work, i always teached to have a routine like takeoff checklists. especially if filming is not the main task to perform, other things then occupy the brain. that time being spend can be used on optimising an image instead of just getting it in.
i would recommend to add a manual lens with sony adapter, or a small analog camera setup that throws one back to the basics.
9:22 mark the storm cloud in the distance behind you Andrew lights up unbelievably!
that is why I pointed the camera that way. Thanks for noticing :-)
Love the video as usual! As a South African its so embarrassing to hear about corruption in our country, yet we must accept it as the new norm...absolute bullshit!!!!! We are a beautiful nation buts its ALWAYS a small amount of OPPOTUNISTS that spoil it for us! Thank you for letting us know the area we can look out for!!
I too must apologise, whilst you were explaining about your kitchen set up, I was admiring the spectacular thunderstorms on the horizon.
Is it true that Botswana and Namibia are actually better and safer than SA for wild camping?
Most countries in Africa are safer for wild camping than SA. I would rate Zululand as the most dangerous place south of the equator.
Andrew got so excited with being out in the bush, he forgot to set his camera correctly. 😁 Testing out newly kitted out Troopy, and out and about exploring, you must feel like a little kid on Christmas morning. I would be too.
Andrew, be aware those Firestryker extinguishers are not the best, you need to hold them too close to a fire, ok for controlled small fire but useless for a larger fire where a std extinguisher is preferred, you can do short bursts from a safe distance.
Would it not have been cheaper to buy a new troopy and then kitted it out , the work you have done onto the troopy must have cost you an arm and a leg , just asking ?
@14:38 Ever since the BMA was formed border crossing that were previously the friendliest and easiest are now an issue as I experienced at Sani Pass.
Regarding the fridge situation. Maybe they stay still cool enough, if you turn them off when sleeping.
Nothing worse than corrupt customs and police Beautiful footage here thank you.
Yes Mozambique is not a country I will willingly ever visit again.
Outstanding and awesome as always.Nice to see you in your vehicle doing what you love most.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
That’s something I noticed on my trips to Africa the cloud formations were stunning. Thanx for another great vlog
If ever I was an overland trip and I can get someone to go with me, it would be you Andrew and the closest experience is watching these footages you share with us
What are you allowed to take in to Botswana ie milk meat or do you buy in Botswana
If you keep the banana in the fridge they go black but don’t keep ripening.
You content is always good, keep on being informative.
Love these videos Andrew. Will you consider 60fps and or 1440p. 1080 just doesn't do the photography justice
50 fps is pointless on RUclips. I shoot on 4K, and viewed on a 55" TV, looks great. Downloads when available are 4K.
Andrew have you ever given thought to air suspension seats similar in design to over the road trucks ?Something adapted to a much lower profile with less suspension travel .
I have done a lot of research into air suspension. Lots of advantages, even more disadvantages in this application.
is that a shortwave radio on the table?? if so who do you listen too??
I’m Irish never been to Africa, so please excuse my ignorance but why are you so confident you are not going to be eaten by a lion or bitten by a snake? I would have thought that if ever you needed a rooftop tent was in Africa
I understand the danger. Not from TV programs, but from living with these animals. Snakes: don't walk in tall grass and wear boots when walking. Keep watching. Some close encounters with elephant next episodes.
18:23 foreshadowing 27:43 when a wee visitor comes a-crawlin'
7:20 what you are wearing is a traditional clothing people of east Africa wear it but it's a Yemeni traditional clothing called maowas it has a lot of styles based on the region in Yemen and it spread to east Africa when Yemeni trade ships went there back then
I have 4 of them
Andrew. A Bundutec electric activated roof top tent would fit well on the roof rack. An to keep you happy that are made in Africa.
no thanks.
I am sure the landscape was really boring as the video is all about seeing Andrew's face.
yes, so?
Great video! Rooftop conversion coming soon!
Andrew when are you coming to Tanzania?
It's because the autofocus isnt seeing your eye... I hate cameras sometimes.
No. It was because it was set to manual focus.
Ha ha, going to Botswana,without a mozzi net , eish 😂
Wow the scenery at 17:12 is unreal!
Nice build you got there Mr St Pierre White. Hey how is the Pipistrel coming along?
I am flying it.
@@4xoverland cool. Cant wait to see the video.
Great camera and sound work.
Hi Andrew thanks for another lekker video. Which brand flashlight are you using?
Olight. This is called Warrior. They are so good!
Thanks
Not exactly sure whats the purpose of the video.
you must be new here. Its part of a series.
The thunder @09:22
Odd, a lot of the footage is slow and janky in this video
oh, the horror.
No drone footage?
fyi Wouter, the founder of Tracks for Africa has passed away.
Sad
My condolences