Crossing the Congo in a TLC

[Coreshot]

Hope this isnt a repost, saw it on another forum and figured there are a few people on this board who would appreciate it. It's a long read, but cool. I haven't read it all yet, but wanted to post it up before I head out for AZ.

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/ride-tales/democratic-republic-congo-lubumbashi-kinshasa-53285

 

[cruiseroutfit]

I've been following the trip report and authors updates on ExPo, what an amazing adventure.

 

[Greg]

Spent most of the day yesterday reading the report, it's simply amazing. I was blown away with the mindset of doing something like that without lockers and a winch, since the money saved meant they'd be able to spend more time on the trip.

Kind of odd, considering how many of us feel like we need to have a completely built rig (RTT, winch, on-board fridge, lockers, etc, etc, etc) before venturing out on a 'big' trip, usually no more than 50 or so miles away from 'civilization'.

Thanks for posting it here Coreshot, for those that haven't read it... set aside the time to take it in. It's a great report from an amazing place.

 

[Rot Box]

Amazing report. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time reading it on Expo

 

[I Lean]

So, I spent quite a bit of time throughout the day reading that trip report....seriously amazing! Ridiculously crazy from my point of view too--but incredibly interesting to read.

 

[Herzog]

Started reading it earlier, I'm going to have to read the rest later.

Seems like A LOT of headache from that trip could have been avoided with the addition of even just 1 locker. Other than that, I can't say anything about the rest of the experience! Holy crap!

 

[DOSS]

That was a great read.. Honestly the best part is in the wrap up!.. ya a locker would have saved some headaches but that is one serious adventure

 

[I Lean]

I'm now wanting to hear the remainder of his wrap-up, discussing what they did (and obviously didn't do) for vehicle prep.

 

[DOSS]

I'm now wanting to hear the remainder of his wrap-up, discussing what they did (and obviously didn't do) for vehicle prep.

http://www.radiobaobab.be/index.php?id=91

that is their website and has a lot of info on his vehicle prep

 

[I Lean]

http://www.radiobaobab.be/index.php?id=91

that is their website and has a lot of info on his vehicle prep

I looked around there, but didn't see anything on the vehicle prep...only "this page will be updated later".

 

[DOSS]

There is some on the suspension, roof rack, snorkle, tires, tent choice but honestly they didn't do much to that thing at all. Its under the car/equipment

 

[mesha]

good read. What a trip!

 

[Herzog]

Finished reading today... WOW. Exceptional reporting of a very interesting trip.

 

[1\4elliptic toy]

Agreed, I read it in one setting, maybe the best TR I have ever read....amazing...

 

[schaeferNsons]

that was a awesome read yeah i think some lockers and winch for sure.

 

[jdub]

An overland expedition that was much like a "off-road trip" got me exited. That rig was hammered through the whole thing. Used it for everything, a very valuable tool in that remote of an area.

I'm staring at my gps wondering where I can go get lost this weekend.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Just watched an interview with Fredrick & Josephine, what a story!