NORTH STORM® AMBASSADOR DANIEL MACKAY OF EXPLORE DOWN UNDER
Camper, 4×4 adventurer, school teacher and the founder of Explore Down Under – we introduce you to North Storm® Ambassador – Daniel Mackay.
Daniel has always been a traveller and loves a good offroad adventure.
From a young age he has loved riding mountain bikes, going on bush walks in the local national park, swimming competitively around Australia as a teenager.
In more recent years he enjoys racing cars, going 4 wheel driving and water skiing.
Daniel is the founder of the Explore Down Under group based in Sydney.
Explore Down Under is a camping community he created to unite people and encourage them to explore Australia.
Daniel has a passion for camping and meeting new people which led him to create the growing camping community.
MORE ABOUT DAN
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF CAMPING AND 4-WHEEL DRIVING?
Other interests outside of camping and 4 wheel driving? Yes I do, even though it’s my job, I love teaching primary school kids, so is it really work?
I like to work on my Mazda MX5 and race it when I get the chance, particularly hill climbs.
I also like to cook, swim, water ski, play tennis and just be around like minded people.
WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO?
Both my parents.
I was actually a crazy kid growing up, getting into trouble, hurting myself and getting up to mischief.
I hope I have as much patience for my own kids as my parents did for me! Haha
IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN AUSTRALIA WHERE WOULD YOU GO? AND WHY?
If I could travel anywhere in Australia I would love to go and check out any of the water holes in the Northern Territory, they look awesome!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY?
What motivates me is just life in general.
I love what I do for a living, I am thankful for and appreciate the friends and family I have, as well as the people I know and am getting to know.
I really am very lucky and fortunate to have all the opportunities in front of me.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR LIFETIME? GOALS?
A big goal of mine would be to travel Australia and create a unique camping community.
Being a car racing driver would also be pretty cool.
WHAT DO YOU USE YOUR NORTH STORM GEAR FOR?
I use my North Storm® gear for storing my camping gear on the roof racks of the 4 wheel drive when we go on camping trips.
This works well, as it allows us to free up extra space in the boot for other gear.
Our 4-man tent easily fits inside the Waterproof 60L Duffel bag with plenty of room to spare.
Plus, it keeps it bone dry if we encounter rain en-route to camp, which is always a bonus.
WHERE TO FIND DAN?
Instagram: @explore_down_under
Facebook: @exploredownunder
Facebook Group: @exploredownundercommunity - 4x4 4WD Off Road and Camping