It'll be cold. The nights can suck waiting in the bivouac. Make sure you travel light enough to keep all your stuff with you, all the time. If you get separated from your diddy bag it might not get back to you for quite some time, if ever.
Be a bit careful with your camera around military, especially at bases or posts, definitely ports with military.I always traveled with Tabasco sauce. There is not a bacteria in the world that can survive in Tabasco. I used it on everything.
Their toilet paper sucks over there, so bring a mega roll of the good stuff.
Drink tonic water instead of soda. It's usually available everywhere in the hospitality tents and contains quinine. It's always good to have a bit of quinine in your system when in a third world country to protect you against various viral maladies. Stay away from green leafy veggies; make sure everything is cooked well. Bring Imodium just in case, and stay hydrated with bottled water. Use bottled water for everything.
They have a great support system for the media and you'll have a ball. Travel with the group and try not to sneak off in attempt to get the killer shots-they just might be.Larry Rae Professional Logistician
INSIDE VOLKSWAGEN'S RACE TOUAREG 2
Volkswagen's secret diesel-powered weapon is the Race Touareg 2. It resembles the production Touareg that it's based on, but shares very little with the street version beyond the name. SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 2.5L inline five cylinder diesel
Turbocharger: Two turbochargers mounted in series with an intercooler
Power: 280 hp
Torque: 405 lb-ft
Engine Management: Bosch
Drivetrain Layout: Full-time four-wheel drive
Transmission: Five-speed sequentially shifted manual
Clutch: Hydraulically operated three-plate ceramic
Differentials: Three mechanical with viscous locking capability
Suspension: Double wishbone with two coilover shocks per wheel
Steering: Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Brakes: 12.6-inch ventilated disc brakes
Wheels: 16x7-inch
Tires: BFGoodrich 235/85R16
Frame: Steel tube chassis
Body Work: Two-door carbon-fiber composite bodywork
Weight: 4,171 pounds
Wheelbase: 111 inches
Acceleration: 60-62 mph in 6.9 seconds
Top speed: 118 mph