You are typing so loud, that I couldn't help but hear you despite not even being on the internet.

Yes, the Defender that we drove thru 20+ African countries is no longer owned by me, and has been replaced by a Land Cruiser. There is no doubt though that I still love and miss the Defender that we had so many adventures with. Some fun, some not so fun, but interesting memories none the less. Defenders have a certain feeling to them that few other cars have.

As for kitting out a Defender, I have lots of thoughts and ideas of what you need to have, what is nice to have, and what isn't really vital but is just kind of cool. Depending on your needs and how it will be used.

It's a bit late at the moment, and I need to get some stuff ready for work tomorrow, so here's a few things which I personally would not be without if setting up a new Defender:

- Locking diffs front and back. ARB makes decent ones, and the air compressor can also be used to fill up your tyres if you have let the pressure down when driving in soft sand.

- Roller-drawer in the back. Good for storing stuff you don't want flying around.

- Roof rack to store an extra spare wheel/tyre, plus a highlift jack.

- Raised air intake/snorkel. Will keep your airfilter substantially cleaner for longer.

- Engel fridge/freezer, mounted on quickrelease bracket that is mounted to rollerdrawer.

- Zarges cases (or similar) that are dustproof,

- Michelin XZY tyres, depending on where the driving will be done. Not great in mud, but are bombproof compared to most other tyres.

- Extra battery with split-charge system. Make sure main battery is ONLY for starting engine, while extra one is for fridge, winch etc.

- A few extra power outlets in the rear, to hook up external LED camping lights, charge laptop etc.

- Protection under steering, engine, diffs and fueltank.

- Extra fueltank for longer range.

- Winch, with synthetic "wire" rope to save weight. Plus shackles etc. An extra extention rope can be nice to have if trees are few and far inbetween.

- Shovel, axe and other useful tools.

I'll probably think of other things that might be useful by the time I get back home from work in a weeks time.