The Greatest Expedition Video of all time

[Beowulf]

Rather old but truly embodies the spirt of what a 4X4 is for.

http://www.landroveraddict.com/videos/overland3.wmv

[Scott Brady]

Attenborough too.

Beowolf, you win the "Coolest Video Links" award for sure.

I need to figure out a prize now :)

[Solid Taco]

Thanks man for the link. :clapsmile It truly was an amzing adventure. Kinda sad though that it is nearly impossible to do the same trip in our time. Shows how much the world has changed.

[Jonathan Hanson]

Awesome. Beowulf, Grendel and I both thank you.

[adventureduo]

Downloading it right now. Thank Beowolf for all your hard work on finding these great video links! You are da man bro!

Woa, this is my kind of expedition! Gives new meaning to a BLITZ can lol
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4168/whiskycanlc5.png

[FJ Cruiser]

very cool video clip, thanks a bunch for posting!

[pskhaat]

I wonder if the BBC's B&W broadcast series is available anywhere...

[Hltoppr]

I'd love to get that on a podcast to download! Any ideas?

-H-

[SinCity4r]

Awesome video, thanks for sharing!

[flywgn]

I wonder if the BBC's B&W broadcast series is available anywhere...

I think it just might be. This video popped up on our satellite BBC-America channel a couple of months ago in some kind of travel/adventure program. I neglected to make any notes at the time.

I suppose a search HERE (http://www.bbcamerica.com/) might bring up something.

Allen R

[Beowulf]

Here is more info on http://www.firstoverland.com/.

There was video offered by the BBC but I cannot find it.

The guys over on http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php have talked about it before.

[locrwln]

What my wife and I found really interesting was that there were three guys to each 88 LR, and they didn't appear to have a whole lot of gear. We seem to take more just for a week long excursion than they did for a 4-5 month expedition. Truely amazing...thanks for posting.

Jack

[Beowulf]

I have noticed the same three people teams in two door 110s or even 90s. Must be the draw to expeditions and the search for adventure that over rides concerns for comfort.

[mike h]

I have noticed the same three people teams in two door 110s or even 90s. Must be the draw to expeditions and the search for adventure that over rides concerns for comfort.

I consider 3 to be the ideal number for expedition travel (assuming the 3 all get along well). If one gets sick or hurt it doesn't cripple the team; if disaster strikes and the team needs to split up, only one becomes vulnerable solo; in serious cases such as acting as a medic, one can provide care while the third drives.

One person 'in the back' isn't particularly uncomfortable. The third person may offer expertise missing in the other two, and for non-stop driving pitches, such as 24-48 hr marathons, three drivers can keep a vehicle in constant motion much better than two.

But in my case, the 3rd team member is usually our dog, who contributes nothing other than unconditional love!

m.

[98roamer]

Those seats don't look comfortable but at least the all have a good view.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/42/109620120_a7b3455856.jpg?v=0

[Blair G]

Here is more info on http://www.firstoverland.com/.

There was video offered by the BBC but I cannot find it.

The guys over on http://www.landroveraddict.com/smf/index.php have talked about it before.

I bought the video a few months ago. At the time all they had was PAL as they were working out some glitches with the ntsc version. My DVD plays all so I was able to get a copy early on. I have watched the progress of the video on the Series 1 list for quite some time.
Well worth the purchase of the DVD.
Blair

[SubVet]

I bought the video a few months ago. At the time all they had was PAL as they were working out some glitches with the ntsc version. My DVD plays all so I was able to get a copy early on. I have watched the progress of the video on the Series 1 list for quite some time.
Well worth the purchase of the DVD.
Blair

Where did you buy this video and how long is it? Do you have a web link.

Thanks,
Ed

[Sharky]

Truely an epic adventure considering the obstacles and limitations of what equipment was available.

Could it be done again today?

Possibly if Iraq and Afghanistan were avoided. Iran is still passable via Turkey into Pakistan, not sure about Burma though.

[alia176]

Awesome video. What they did was the real deal vs what we call expedition trips these days. They're some amazing folks!

[mountainpete]

Just finished watching it. In a word: awesome. What an inspiring expedition.

Pete

[vengeful]

That was the coolest video EVER. :elkgrin:

[LaOutbackTrail]

What my wife and I found really interesting was that there were three guys to each 88 LR, and they didn't appear to have a whole lot of gear. We seem to take more just for a week long excursion than they did for a 4-5 month expedition. Truely amazing...thanks for posting.

Jack

You must not be on a budget... :peepwall:

I've been on week long motorcycle trips. The only thing I would have to buy along the way was food to cook.

Now lets just see if I can do the same with my week long trip to Mexico WITH my wife.:xxrotflma Atleast I wont be needing to bring cooking equipment... I don't think.

[grouch]

Truely spectacular video! Thanks for posting that.

[Red Zebra]

A spot of tea in fine bone china in the wilderness....that's class!
Truly, that was an expedition!

[DaktariEd]

Outstanding video!
What an adventure they had!
I'd love to get that on a DVD.

:sombrero:

[Desertdude]

very enjoyable...

Between those six overlanders and the lads from liverpool (the Beatles), its hard to be original.

[shawkins]

Very cool!

[Ryanmb21]

What a great video! I hope they got a commision for selling 500 land rovers....

Truly awesome

[DaktariEd]

What a great video! I hope they got a commision for selling 500 land rovers....

Truly awesome

LOL! I was thinking that and also what a great investment...donate 2 Rovers....sell 500! (Or more...can't say how many folks bought Rovers as a result of the video).
Excellent return on investment!

[Winky]

'The world has divided itself against itself' -Attenborough

It's so sad because that is so true. Great video.

[Photog]

Hello folks,
I'm new here; but I do love this site.

Here is a link to a group doing a similar trip, X2. With only one vehicle.
THey also have 3 people, sometimes 4.

Read the journal, check out the photos. It is great.
But; it is not a video.

http://www.lonewolftransglobal.com/LoneWolf.htm

[bovw]

Very nice!

[jharris]

After watching the video, i searched around and found this link

http://www.teeafit.co.uk/firstoverland/index.htm

They look like they are selling copies on DVD.Hope this helps anyone who wants the dvd