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Part 4: Days 13–16 of the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV

April 14, 2025 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
BSCR Latvia, Lithuania, Poland 04e_credit Katharina Muller

Andy and I finished the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world, from June 22 to July 7. We rallied through nine countries and nearly 5,000 miles in just over two weeks. We became the first non-European EV team to compete in and finish the Baltic Sea Circle Rally and were also the…

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Part 3: Days 9–12 of the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV

March 20, 2025 / Mercedes Lilienthal / Leave a comment
Mint green 2024 German market Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV van

Andy and I competed in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world. It started June 22 and ended July 7. In our third article installment, we’re giving you a video sneak peek of rally days 9-12 with our 2024 German-spec short wheelbase Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV van.

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Part 2: Days 5–8 of the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV

February 5, 2025 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment

Andy and I competed in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, the northernmost rally in the world, from June 22 to July 7. In our second article installment, we’re giving you a video sneak peek of rally days 5-8 with our 2024 all-electric German-spec short wheelbase Volkswagen ID. Buzz van.

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Part 1: Days 1-4 of the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally with a Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV

January 7, 2025 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment

Rally Recap Time It’s been six months since we competed in the 2024 Baltic Sea Circle Rally, conquering the northernmost rally in the world! We raised over $3,200 dollars for The Jessi Combs Foundation as this was a charity rally, and we wanted to give you a sneak peek of our vehicle prep as well…

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The Alcan 5000 Rally INEOS Grenadier is in Our Possession!

February 9, 2024 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment
2024 INEOS Grenadier Trialmaster 4x4 front quarter view

The 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally INEOS Grenadier is in our possession! We just picked up our 2024 Alcan 5000 INEOS Grenadier at RTGT INEOS Grenadier from Wilsonville, Oregon. The Grenadier Trialmaster 4×4 still has some finishing touches to go on it. More on that soon, but for now, it’s Andy’s first chance to drive it…

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Announcement: Crankshaft Culture to Pilot an INEOS Grenadier in the Upcoming 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally

November 22, 2023 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 3 Comments
Arctic testing the INEOS Grenadier in Sweden.

We’ve got big news! Andy and I are partnering with INEOS Automotive to drive their Grenadier Trialmaster 4×4 for the winter 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally! The start line is less than three months away.

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Old-School Adventuring: Using a Suunto Global MC-2 G Compass

November 10, 2021 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Suunto MC-2G compass on our chrome Pajero bumper

The advent of modern technology has brought about smartphones, tablets, and other gizmos outfitted with navigational programs. These include Gaia GPS or OnX Offroad for off-pavement usage or even Waze for on-road travels. However, carrying a compass with you, like the Suunto Global MC-2 G Compass can help you find your way when technology fails….

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: His-and-Hers Big Agnes Torchlite Camp 20° Expandable Mummy Bags

November 9, 2021 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Andy Lilienthal testing the Big Agnes Torchlite 20 men's sleeping bag

Andy and I spend as much time outdoors as possible. It’s our respite from the digital world we’re so attached to. Our latest build, the Travel Tractor Mitsubishi Delica van has allowed us to camp in comfort, no matter if we’re headed to overland shows via our makeshift sleeping platform or by moving the mid-row…

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: Sea to Summit’s Aeros Ultralight Deluxe and Aeros Down Inflatable Pillows

August 22, 2021 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 1 Comment
Sea To Summit inflatables pillows in tent

We reviewed the Aeros Ultralight Deluxe and Aeros Down Sea to Summit inflatable pillows. Are they all they’re cracked up to be or are they filled with hot air? We take a deep dive into both pillow types and share our impressions of each model.

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Crankshaft Culture Gear Garage: Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam

August 3, 2021 / Mercedes Lilienthal / 2 Comments
Nextbase 622GW recording

The Nextbase 622GW Dash Cam provides high-quality, crisp recordings and can give you added security when on the road. We recently received a Nextbase 622GW dash cam for review. At a tune of $399.99, it certainly isn’t the cheapest one on the market but it offers several bells and whistles in exchange for its hefty…

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