Expeditions West

Canon is marketing it’s new D-10 as an adventure camera. It’s waterproof, freezeproof, and shockproof. It looks like a pretty nice value at roughly $300.00. The styling leaves a little to be desired but it looks like Canon paid attention to the most two most important factors: functionality and durability.

Engadget has nothing but good things to say about the camera. The camera was put through the ringer on a Central American vacation - a few of the same areas Scott visited on his Ends of the Earth expedition. A few minor quibbles aside, it looks like a solid buy. They mention that their camera shipped with the accessory kit. Unfortunately for us regular joes, the accessory kit looks like it will set you back a cool $100 bucks.

Anyways, here is the link to the review. It’s also on sale over at Amazon - it’s on sale for $286.00

Maintaining an internet connection in the field is a pain - especially when traveling internationally. Not all cell phone networks are created equally and having the right data plan is a pain.

Verizon is looking to be your one stop global data shop. Tomorrow, Verizon is rolling out a global laptop data plan. Verizon’s new Novatel-sourced USB modem features EV-DO Rev. A for domestic use plus triband HSPA when you’re roaming around the globe.

This will be a serious boon to overlanders who need to maintain an internet connection at home.

Read more here: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/18/verizon-rolls-out-global-laptop-data-with-usb1000-stick/

- Chuck

In my last post, I linked to some leaked information concerning a new camera from Olympus. Since then, the camera has been officially announced and it’s safe to say everyone here at the EW office is salivating over it’s retro looks and very capable feature set.

More info here: http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/16/olympus-e-p1-digital-pen-gets-official-so-does-our-lust/

-Chuck

The Summer 2009 issue of Overland Journal will include a recovery kit test. Several equipment manufacturers sent in their kits for trial purposes. Here are a few preview images of Scott and Graham going through the kits:

Tom Collins spoke tonight and gave an incredibly cool speech about his experiences on the Camel Trophy. He was genuinely enthusiastic and was willing to spend time talking to anyone with a question. His experiences and photos really drive home just how grueling the Camel Trophy could be - but one could tell that he regarded it with a certain nostalgic quality and wistfulness, especially when he spoke about the camaraderie between team members and participating members.

Here’s a double-sized portion of photos (50+) for you all to digest!

-Chuck