OUT OF AFRICAMP - A Tale of Friendship and Adventure

Nov 02, 2022

What do you get when you bring friendship and passion together? A new adventure starts...

Out of AfriCamp is a collective of two friends of two brands with a mutual love for Africa, for adventure and for the road less travelled.

Where Deus Ex Machina doesn’t need an introduction, ROF needs one. ROF is the South African word for rough. ROF boots are inspired by the need for a pair of timeless, unisex boots that could be worn in every casual setting. ROF’s are 100% handmade, vegetable tanned leather boots. This leather develops a rich and beautiful patina and gets better with time and use. Did you know it takes two weeks to make one pair of ROF’s?

With ROF’s being sold in Deus Cape Town and in Deus Amsterdam and with Hanna (Head of Deus Amsterdam) and Laura (Founder ROF) being friends ànd running the coolest business, it was about time to have more adventure together! ‘Cuz that’s what friends do.

Hanna has entrepreneured in South Africa and - like Laura - has an immense love for Africa, adventure, and travel. Naturally, when you put two adventure enthusiasts together, fun things immerse...

What started as an idea to go camping with a bunch of friends & bring some Africa vibes to the Lowlands, escalated quickly (blame it on enthusiasm) and became the perfect recipe for an old school friends & family reverie with a “let’s play outside” kind of vibe.

Sparked by a lot of enthusiasm and a mutual love for Africa & the outdoors, we organized a 2-day camp-out, set in a beautiful lake side venue. A collective of creative, adventurous people & rides, camping nostalgia, delicious fire cooked meals by @deuscantina, live music by @maxpoolmanmusic & bonfires. With no real set program, people naturally mingled over their passion for classic cars, bikes, Africa, great food, and the outdoors. While the sunset and rain were fighting to put on a show, the night slowly set and an energetic celebration of creativity pursued into the early hours of the morning, sharing stories, laughs, food and many, many beverages.

The next morning, we kickstarted our bodies and bikes with quality fuel in order to move on to the next part of our AfriCamp: a ride out to the beautiful forest where the headquarters of ROF resides. Off we went, in a convoy of adventurous and beautiful (camping) vehicles and motorcycles, taking the paved road into the forests’ dirtroad leading to a true hidden gem in the middle of the woods: a forest house and the most beautiful horse stable ‘turned into a warehouse’. Upon arrival a delicious lunch was served to devour, as our stomachs needed a little extra support – as they do on ‘the day after’.

Another fire was lit – because why the hell not. We dare to say the whole camp was lit. It was time to celebrate and thank all the legends who contributed to our first camp out and to reveal the winner of the swankiest ride of them all. With so many beautiful rides showing up, this wasn’t an easy choice. But hey, easy is just... so easy.
The winners prize went to Vincent & Denise and their 1988 Mercedes Truck that took them 2 years to re-build. It’s more than a truck, it’s a modern beach shack on wheels and has everything a (wo)man needs for a long time adventure. The fact that it had the written Deus Ex Machina script on the back of the truck had nothing to do with it. It only made it look even more sexy, but maybe we are biased. The happy campers took home a Deus outfit and a complementing pair of ROF boots. May they forever travel in style.

A magical weekend that leaves us with a feeling that’s hard to describe and easier to be felt by the heart. We never expected that a camp out could turn into something so magical. If friendships for life are made, you know it was a success. And with that (bon) fire still burning in our heart, we are brewing on a 2nd edition. Coming to you this summer. Or winter. Depends what side of the planet you are on... Stay tuned, good things taste for more!

Thanks to all our amazing partners & friends for making Out of AfriCamp happen

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@traegergrillsnl
@runder.nl
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@smoochie
@saltmagazine
@driessenfood

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Setiap tahun, teman-teman kita Tasix Adventure—penyelenggara petualangan ban berlumpur dan adrenalin berbahan bakar terbaik di Bali—mengadakan acara akhir pekan berkemah yang sangat dinanti-nantikan. Mereka menamakannya “ The Wild,” dan jujur saja, tidak ada kata yang lebih pas dari itu.

Ini bukan sekadar acara; ini adalah petualangan wajib bagi siapa saja yang mencintai tanah, tantangan, dan persahabatan yang hanya bisa terjalin saat tertawa melihat teman lain terjatuh.

Hal tentang The Wild adalah misterinya. Kamu tidak tahu ke mana akan pergi, bagaimana sampai di sana, atau apa yang akan kamu temui—seperti hidup, tapi dengan lebih banyak asap knalpot.

Tahun ini, The Wild yang berlangsung pada 7 Desember 2024, mengumpulkan 135 pecinta motor enduro, trail, dan cross di Desa Kopi, Tabanan. Tepat pukul 9 pagi, kami berangkat menuju Desa Gesing, Singaraja. Rute tetap dirahasiakan hingga hari acara, meningkatkan sensasi penasaran dan antusiasme. Dengan dibagi menjadi beberapa kelompok kecil, kami melengkapi diri dengan perlengkapan motocross lengkap untuk menghadapi tantangan musim hujan.

Perjalanan? Murni magis. Jalur berkelok melalui permata tersembunyi Bali, di mana setiap tikungan menawarkan pemandangan yang memukau atau hampir membuat jantung berhenti. Rute tahun ini menghadirkan medan tanah liat merah—dijuluki tanah "keramik" karena teksturnya yang licin dan keras saat basah. Untuk melintasinya, diperlukan teknik khusus yang disebut “paddling the throttle,” sebuah manuver yang mendebarkan dengan motor yang sering bergoyang liar. Dari kejauhan, mungkin terlihat lucu, tetapi saat di atas motor? Ceritanya berbeda.

Setelah menempuh 68 kilometer petualangan liar, kami tiba di perkemahan di puncak bukit yang sudah dipenuhi tenda-tenda peserta lain dan deru knalpot. Destinasi selalu mencuri perhatian, dan yang satu ini tidak terkecuali—tempat tinggi dengan pemandangan 360 derajat yang menakjubkan dari laut, gunung, hingga kota.

Saat hujan turun, tenda-tenda didirikan, dan malam itu diisi dengan berbagi cerita tentang penyelamatan heroik dan kecelakaan yang menggelikan. Dan tentu saja, ada balapan. Bayangkan sekelompok pengendara penuh semangat meluncur di perbukitan dalam kekacauan yang terkontrol. Balapan tahun ini termasuk duel 1 lawan 1 yang seru di sekitar puncak bukit, dengan peserta menyelesaikan dua putaran penuh adrenalin.

Bukan soal menang; ini tentang hadir, tertawa, dan menikmati momen. Para pemenang dan peserta tercepat yang mencapai puncak bukit dirayakan dengan hadiah, tetapi senyuman, persahabatan, dan kebersamaan membuat semua orang merasa seperti juara.

The Wild tahun ini benar-benar sesuai namanya, bahkan lebih. Petualangan, tawa, dan cukup banyak tanah di gigi untuk menyebutnya otentik—kami tidak akan menginginkannya dengan cara lain. Terima kasih yang sebesar-besarnya kepada semua peserta yang menjadikannya pengalaman tak terlupakan. Sampai jumpa di petualangan berikutnya!

Every year, our mates over at Tasix Adventure—Bali’s finest purveyors of muddy tyres and fuel-driven adrenaline—host their much-anticipated camp-out weekend. They’ve named it “Wild,” and honestly, there’s no better word for it.

It’s not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for anyone who loves dirt, daring, and the kind of camaraderie you can only forge while laughing at someone else’s wipeout.

The thing about Wild is that it’s shrouded in mystery. You don’t know where you’re going, how you’ll get there, or what you’ll find—kind of like life, but with more exhaust fumes.

This year’s Wild, held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, brought together 135 enthusiasts of enduro, trail, and cross motorcycles at Desa Kopi, Tabanan. The route was kept a secret until the event day, heightening the thrill of the unknown. At exactly 9 am, they shared the destination, Desa Gesing, Singaraja, Divided into small groups, we geared up with full motocross kits to tackle the rainy season’s challenges.

The ride? Pure magic. Twisting trails through Bali’s hidden gems, where every turn promised either breathtaking views or breathtaking near-misses. This year’s route featured red clay terrain—nicknamed "ceramic" soil for its slick, hard texture when wet. Navigating it required a special technique called “paddling the throttle,” a nerve-wracking maneuver that had bikes swaying wildly. From a distance, it might have looked hilarious, but on the bike? It was a whole other story.

After 68 kilometres of this wild adventure, we arrived at the hilltop campsite already alive with the buzz of activity and the roar of exhausts. The destination always steals the spotlight, and this one was no exception—a high-altitude perch offering stunning 360-degree views of the sea, mountains, and city.

As the rain came down, tents went up, and the evening was all about swapping stories of heroic saves and laughable crashes. And then there were the races. Picture a pack of overexcited riders tearing up the hillside in what can only be described as controlled chaos. This year’s races included thrilling 1-on-1 duels around the hilltop, with participants pushing through two laps of sheer adrenaline.

It wasn’t just about winning; it was about showing up, laughing, and embracing the moment. The race winners and the fastest hilltop arrivals were celebrated with prizes, but the smiles, the camaraderie, and the shared triumphs made everyone feel like champions.

This year’s Wild lived up to its name and then some. Adventure, laughter, and just enough dirt in your teeth to call it authentic—we wouldn’t have it any other way. A massive thank you to all the participants who made it unforgettable. See you on the next adventure!