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✈️ Episode 3: The Carousel Saga, Spot the Bag.
✈️ Episode 3: The Carousel Saga, Spot the Bag.
The baggage carousel: part survival test, part comedy show. From edge hogs to phantom grabbers, it’s less about luggage and more about human chaos. My Fjällräven Splitpack shines, my Ikea... Read more...
✈️ Episode 2: The Great Plane Stand-Up Debate…
✈️ Episode 2: The Great Plane Stand-Up Debate…
There are two types of plane people: the sitters who stay buckled till the bitter end, and the standers who leap up the second the seatbelt sign goes ding. But... Read more...
✈️ Episode 1: The Security Shuffle, A Modern Interpretive Dance.
✈️ Episode 1: The Security Shuffle, A Modern Interpretive Dance.
Airport security is less of a checkpoint and more of a badly choreographed flash mob. I glide in like a seasoned ninja — watch off, passport tucked, overshirt folded —... Read more...
🧳 Traveler’s Notebooks: My Elastic Affair with Paper, Leather, and Coffee Stains
🧳 Traveler’s Notebooks: My Elastic Affair with Paper, Leather, and Coffee Stains
From Field Notes to full blown Traveler’s Notebook obsession, this is the story of how a leather cover, a few elastics, and a daily sketch habit pulled me deeper into... Read more...
🦟 The Great Outdoors vs. Tiny Vampires: A Camper’s Survival Guide
🦟 The Great Outdoors vs. Tiny Vampires: A Camper’s Survival Guide
Think citronella candles keep mosquitoes at bay? Think again. Despite their spa-day scent, studies show they do little to stop bites. In this guide to surviving the buzz, we break... Read more...
Chair One vs Chair Two: Tactical Seating and Sofa Substitutes
Chair One vs Chair Two: Tactical Seating and Sofa Substitutes
Looking for the perfect portable camping chair? After years with the classic Helinox Chair One and a recent upgrade to the taller, more relaxed Chair Two I’m breaking down the... Read more...
🎂 Surprise Camps, Corned Beef Wellingtons & Strawberry Moons: A Weekend Under Canvas
🎂 Surprise Camps, Corned Beef Wellingtons & Strawberry Moons: A Weekend Under Canvas
What started as a surprise birthday camp turned into a two-night feast under the strawberry moon. From a soggy Yorkshire Friday to Hawaiian shirts and homemade cake on Saturday, we... Read more...
🔪 Camp Knife Showdown: Five Blades, One Fire Pit, and a Gearhead’s Honest Take.
🔪 Camp Knife Showdown: Five Blades, One Fire Pit, and a Gearhead’s Honest Take.
Looking for the best camp cooking knife? From gourmet-grade chef blades to ultralight picnic companions, this honest, hands-on review compares five field-tested favourites: the Firebox Folding Chef Knife, Snow Peak... Read more...
The Helinox Field Office: From Camera Bag to Mobile Kitchen Throne
The Helinox Field Office: From Camera Bag to Mobile Kitchen Throne
Sometimes I even pretend I’m working, just to justify the “office” in the name. Open the lid of the laptop, look pensive, write down something fake like “Q3: increase sausage... Read more...
Trangia: Sweden’s Hottest Export Since ABBA – And Why Mine Still Smells of Hot Chocolate from when I was a scout…
Trangia: Sweden’s Hottest Export Since ABBA – And Why Mine Still Smells of Hot Chocolate from when I was a scout…
Picture a ten… eleven year‑old me, fresh Cub Scouts neckerchief choking the life out of me as the woggle was rammed up as far as it could go… and then... Read more...
I Made a Watch… Again. This Time, I Really Went for It…
I Made a Watch… Again. This Time, I Really Went for It…
Built, Not Bought: A Custom Titanium Field Watch with EDC Roots I set out to build a watch that blends rugged function, minimalist style, and personal meaning and I did... Read more...
What Is a Multitool? A Funny But Practical Guide to EDC Tools, Pliers, and Prybars.
What Is a Multitool? A Funny But Practical Guide to EDC Tools, Pliers, and Prybars.
Are you wondering what really counts as a multitool? This funny, practical guide breaks down EDC tools, multitools vs. multifunction gear, and why a bottle opener might be essential. Read more...