TESTIMONIALS

Martin Mikulenčák
Extreme adventurer - Hummer Expedition Island's member” -
Ghiacciaio del Vatnayokull (Iceland)«The biggest glacier in Europe, In Iceland. We were afraid of suffering from the cold and the wind blowing in gusts, but thanks to both the Winter hood of the tent and the strength of the tent structure we had absolutely no problem. Other kinds of tent could surely not be so reliable!».
[ www.hummer.cz ]

Jean Rimbaud
Photo-reporter- Karakul Lake (Xinjiang, Cina)
«The second highest lake in the world, 3,600 metres above sea level, encircled by majestic mountains (over 7,500 m) which are snow-capped all the year round. Karakul is a salt lake, it has transparent, blue-green water: in no case we could enjoy the view of the sunset we had from our comfortable Maggiolina»
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Miky Fragapane - Desert Scorpion Team - Akakus Desert (Libya)
«It is impossible to describe the magic of the Libyan desert. The rock needles are silhouetted against the sky and come out vertically from the sand. People living here five thousand years ago hunted wild beasts which do no more exist and this allows us to particularly enjoy our comfortable Overland: a practically indestructible tent»
[ www.desertscorpionteam.com ]

Paul Dupin - Ayers Rock (Australia)
“This Holy Mountain is really magic and inspires awe. Aborigines call it Uluru. Tonight, we camp here and tomorrow we are going to leave early, at nightfall. Thank goodness, we only need to turn the handle to close Maggiolina. In case of a tent being on the ground, a decampment by using electric torches would be a big problem”

Tester's opinion - Chris Simons - Great Britain
“The strong subject of these tents is the original idea: in comparison with 1958, now both the materials and the finishing touch have achieved a very high quality level, but what makes difference was and is still the original revolutionary concept. To sum up, it is really difficult to find defects in Autohome tents, also considering the wide range as well as the different solutions and accessories this line consists of”
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Valery Fontaine - Anatolia (Turkey)
“Since a lot of years, Maggiolina and Columbus are our "fellow travellers": the safety we have felt while sleeping raised from the ground was invaluable. These tents are real sleeping rooms, their inner part is very comfortable and the lateral pockets are remarkably functional. Due to their inner height, it is very easy to enter the sleeping bag and change. Even in the ends of the earth, people can feel at home”
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Paul Farrel - Photo-reporter
“ertical lifting tents, such as Maggiolina or Columbus, are technical masterpieces; instantaneous opening and strength of the hooks allow remarkable safety conditions to be achieved. But when I am on business, I shall often get up on to the car roof to get the best view and for this reason I prefer Overland tent. When the latter is closed (or open) I can freely manoeuvre, since I have two positioning possibilities, so, I can say that this tent has really functional properties.”
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Bruce Linker - Gobi Desert (Mongolia)
“A very important venture! A very long and tiring journey, but every night we slept in a real bed and it was very helpful. The camp can quickly be pitched, under safety conditions and protected from small or big animals.”
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Agostina Petragalli (reporter)- Edoardo Bauer (photographer)
“An exciting journey, during which we used our 4x4 vehicles equipped with the original car roof tents: extraordinary journey supports.”
[ www.sahara.it ]

Giusy Concina - "Raid Middle East By Car"
After 8500 kms on tracks, off-road and deserts in Hungary, Rumania, Turkey, Syria, Israel and Jordan, the Giusy Concina's "Middle East By Car" ended in Aqaba, on the Red Sea shore. With her Columbus tent, she crossed Countries being subject to strong political and social tensions, therefore, her adventure-journey had a particular importance.

Paolo Francesco Brunello - Lawyer - Photo Challenge 4x4
“Fortunately, we had Autohome tents on our vehicle roof. This very functional and protected system allows to safely sleep, even in case of intense cold and wind. They are very strong and ensure total comfort and safety conditions. And in the morning, on waking up, it was possible to enjoy a view of the desert in the first daylight: beautiful!”
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Stefano Pesarelli and Francesca Guazzo
Majestic natural landscapes, people, boundless savannas and animals have featured this African crossing and by the way, in Ilha de Mocambique, a degree dissertation in architecture related to a protection of environmental historical values has been drawn up.
[ www.torinoilha.net ]

Roberto Cattone - Tour leader
“In some rare cases and always supported by valid reasons, only a name is enough to create or make images, sensations and emotions live again. Autohome is one of these names: a box of little and great adventures, far and close memories, comfort and rest; I can still smell the sand and hear the silence of the stars.”
[ www.latitudini.org ]

Fulvio Icardi - Company manager
During his trips he forgets about being a company manager and he transforms, after a hard day, in a team supporter. With Autohome, he participated to enthusiastic expeditions.
[ www.latitudini.org ]

Roberto Pessione
Skilled globe-trotter, he is a Columbus Safari owner; in this picture, he is in Algeria during spring 2008. On winter 95, the prestigious honour of First Great Admiral of Latitudini team was conferred upon him.
[ www.latitudini.org ]

Bernd Woick and his passion for Africa
Experienced traveller and master of survival, he involved his whole family for years in different Tours throughout Africa. Since long time, Woick transformed his passion for adventure in a real occupation.
[ www.woick.de ]

Stephan Wermuth - Photographer and Bilia (on the left side)
“Dunes high like mountains during the day and a 5 stars roof at night. I am not jealous of my Maggiolina if most of the times she is the star. On the contrary, I am proud of knowing that the pictures taken already obtained a honour place. On the other hand, the same pictures have also been hung on the walls of my home... When you go to the ends of the earth you never know what to expect. For this reason, it is better to be properly equipped.”

Jean Claude Billau - Tour leader
“I have been utilising Maggiolina from 150 to almost 200 times per year and this since 1996. To date, the total amount of kilometres I rode is equal to more than one million, always on the roof of different Land Rover vehicles I owned since then; the tent is permanently on the car roof 365 days per year. I never had any problem concerning shell or opening mechanism. I suggest all my customers to use this kind of tent for the travels I organise; for comfort and safety, Maggiolina is the best possible equipment.”
[ www.nro-aventure.com ]

Jean Pierre Steinhagen - Desert Live - Travels organisation
Ex rally pilot and experienced in African deserts. "We are a team of instructors with a great passion for Africa who put their know-how at disposal of anyone who would like to discover the desert's landscapes. There is still a few places in which we have not yet arrived, but thanks to Autohome there will be even less.”
[ www.desertlive.net ]

Desert Scorpion - The winning team
From Saharian dunes to Australian deserts, from Iceland geysers to Himalaya top: the "scorpions" are one of the most active groups in foreign countries. They are present as technical supporting team at important world competitions, such as Rain Forest Challenge in Mali; they have planned six Saharian travels and many different places to be visited throughout the whole world.
[ www.desertscorpionteam.com ]

Fritz Bez - Skilled traveller
“Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know". Anyone who wants to reach the ends of the earth knows that not only motorways will be waiting for him, but also many dirt roads, impenetrable forests, sandy landscapes and ancient ruts. To make you feel at home in the whole world, Autohome is a great certainty.

Sergi Garcia -Tour leader
“Our target is not only to travel but also to know and interact with the different populations and cultures we meet during our journey, always offering our help and cooperation to anyone who needs it.”
[ africa.kdjoteros.com ]

Ronny Stavsholt [Norway]- Enthusiastic raider
“Wonderful nights that are impressed in my heart. Sometimes I exaggerate a bit, but when I am to the ends of the earth, there is only a handle that can save me: Maggiolina is my faithful companion. I love it very much!

Diego Assandri e Luca Oddera - JAMBO
Would you be interested in travelling Africa by car... Give me some time, I have to think about it…
From the meeting between the photographer Diego Assandri and the philosopher Luca "Down the Africa" expedition (Trans- West Africa) takes its origins. From Tangier to Cape Town, 25.000 km throughout the whole Black Continent to bring humanitarian aid in Congo R.D. by means of "Amici per l'Africa" Association. "Houston we have a problem: here children have never been on the moon.”
[ www.amiciperafrica.com ]