I hope that someone from CLR reads this and they work on their mag. I’d be really sad if it all shifts to the Internet, I think, even if it’s so convenient.
For me a good real expedition article is fine, but what always inspired me were the down-to-earth builds and the technical workshop section. And the useful reviews with new, useful and affordable parts or kit.
I also liked the product features about old and proven kit, like the jerrycan, the Trangia stove or the Coleman lantern - even though you can only have that many jerrycans or stoves. But they were entertaining and inspiring.
As were the Mike Manifold style articles (I think he was from a rival mag). Hugely entertaining, down to earth and also educating.
Sadly, even CLR is a bit thin in these (and in a literal sense). Sure it’s hard to come up with genuine content about something like Series vehicles that have been around for a while, but that’s why these people are professional journalists and that’s what we pay them for.
It’s true that it’s all far more convenient on the internet. But all these old copies of LRO, LRE, LRM never fail to inspire me after a long day of work or on a relaxing weekend. Far better than the internet does.