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A 14 yr old landy AND vehicle dependant etc, etc... Eish! You are a sucker for punishment!
Years ago I bought that book (plus a copy of his desert expeditions pdf) and although good in general I found them outdated and overly complicated. I much prefer Chris' book as it deals more with the practicalities of individual overlanding rather than planning a full on scientific expedition.
Anyway, good luck with the Landy!
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Don't Panic!
I have one, and a new 14 year old 200tdi 110! And lots of other toys!
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Good..... you won the eblag auction then? well done!
good on the Tdi... post plenty of pictures and ask plenty of tech questions!
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No, didn't win ebay ..... got about bid for it. But ended up getting it with the landy and tonnes of other stuff too. I'm a happy man. Still have loads of time before we set of (2 years +) but now have a purpose and a tool for that purpose. First two trips already lined up. A quick visit to my folks in Cornwall, then 10 days in Ireland.
Fantastic!
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Hello all,
This book appears to be the bible for planning an overland trip, and yet I cannot find it anywhere apart from on amazon 'New and Used' for a hundred pounds.
If this is the fair price can any one tell me is it worth that?
Thanks - enjoying all the advise I'm getting
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If anyone's interested eblag now has a copy of Tom Sheppard's "Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide" for sale.
Vehicle Dependant Expedition Guide Field Manual on eBay (end time 27-Jul-10 08:40:26 BST)
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Hi chaps bought mine via RGS for £40 delivered
Expedition Logistic manuals
this is revision 2.1, if anyone spots a copy of the first edition grab it as it has become an expensive collectable.
I always request a search when i am in hay on Wye just in case anyone has a copy knocking about.
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Ahh thanks guys, so why is it so expensive on Amazon ?, is it because its a 1st Ed ?
If so is there much of a difference between them ? (so many questions !)
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The edition i have (2.1) is the most up to date, however it has become a must have book in the adventure/overland fraternity, the 1st edition is sought after as are the 1st's in almost anything else of perceived value.
for practicallity sake I would want the most up to date information available, however i still want the 1st Ed.
The copy i looked at on amazon looks like the 1st ed. hence price
I also have Tom's book "Quiet for a Tuesday", an excellent read with great photography
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The copy on amazon is the 2nd edition.
Seems to be a hell of a lot of money!
Does anyone know if the book is still in print?
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Hi the book is still in print.. as has been said in previous posts. you can buy this from the RGS for £40
Order direct from the RGS. click this.....: Expedition Logistic manuals
to order you dowload the order form from the documents option on the RH side under the RGS logo.
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Hi the book is still in print.. as has been said in previous posts. you can buy this from the RGS for £40
Order direct from the RGS. click this.....: Expedition Logistic manuals
to order you dowload the order form from the documents option on the RH side under the RGS logo.
Gren
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OR...
go straight to the man himself: Tom Sheppard - Four by four driving techniques and vehicle expedition driving
I got my 2nd edition signed
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I got my 2nd edition signed
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Now why did I not think of that? I second writing Tom himself; very nice guy and I had my copy in no time.
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Why not buy all Tom's books direct from the man himself. I can't believe some of the prices these books are going for.
Tom Sheppard - Four by four driving techniques and vehicle expedition driving
He's a great guy. I met him at the RGS Overland Workshop recently. His talks are as interesting and amusing as his writing.
Feed the man, not the machine
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