FIRE!

Fire. It’s a vital component of any overlanding journey. Internal combustion powers your 4x4; and more often than not, fire cooks your meals out in the wilderness.

On the other hand, fire can be the cause of your journey’s untimely end. Unfortunately, while we are all too eager to stock up on gas bottles, jerry cans and firewood, we often overlook the absolute necessity of having fire extinguishers.

Fire extinguishers are not too expensive to purchase and are widely available in many retail outlets. It is also simple enough to mount a fire extinguisher in your cab, or to stash it alongside your recovery equipment.

However, there are a few factors you’ll need to consider first, and we’ve listed these below.