Graeme Bell, Scott Brady, Stephan Edwards, and Matt Scott discuss the principles of selecting and modifying a classic Land Rover Defender for Overland Travel. We deep dive on drivetrain choices, model configurations and best practices for modifications learned while traveling in defenders on five continents. 
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Principles: The Classic Defender for Overlanding Travel

The Overland Journal Podcast features the travelers, topics, and news related to the overlanding community and industry. This podcast is hosted by Scott Brady, Ashley Giordano, and Matt Scott. This podcast is a production of the Overland Journal Magazine and the expeditionportal.com website.

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Scott Brady and Bryon Bass discuss their recent trip through Kenya and into Ethiopia. As part of the crossing of Africa with the Ineos Grenadier, the team share their insights on the challenges with temporarily importing the vehicle into Ethiopia, along with the required bureaucracy process. Their conversation also shifts to the places they visited and the incredible cultures and anthropology of these cradle of humankind. 

Principles: The Classic Defender for Overlanding Travel

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