Today we did what I think is probably the most difficult physical thing I've done in 8 1/2 years. Ben Lomond is a mountain just outside Queenstown (in New Zealand) and its peak is 1740 metres above sea

A couple of years ago, I stayed at an Airbnb that would have excellent sea views if it wasn't for rock in the way. The remains of an ancient volcano rim, the Maunganui Bluff, is a prominent landmark in

I review the excellent Swagman Rolls from Helikon-Tex. Is the Advanced model worth twice the price of the Basic? #outdoors #gear #review #hiking #camping #tramping #swagman #sleepsystem #woobie #poncho

The Helikon-tex Swagman Roll Advanced Poncho Liner is one of my favourite pieces of gear. But, is the Swagman Poll Basic a good deal at half the price? Let's compare the Advanced poncho liner to the Basic

Little Wookie during our tramp up Mount Egmont/Taranaki. Such a great afternoon.

Once in a while it's a good idea to review the first aid kit to both check for expired items and to adjust it to suit current needs. Here's my review of my kit, which you shouldn't copy. My hope is that

I planning a day walk over this bluff - Maunganui (Big mountain) in Northland, New Zealand. This bluff is the remains of an old volcano crater, and it carries a famous local legend about one of my ancestors

As I continue to work on seeing how I can make easy and light camping meals I want to see if I can make Beef and peanut rice. The challenge is to make this in a boil once, one-cup configuration so that

I'm heading out later today for a short day walk, and while I was putting my gear together, I did a few tweaks. These gear adjustments don't warrant a post on their own, so I've combined a few into one

První obraz jest Oheň v lese. Protože ráda chodím na čundry a spím pod hvězdami. ~ First painting is Fire in the woods. Cause I adore sleeping under the stars and have a fire with friends in deep forest.

Tramping through the woods, for I must write in English there came a sharp crack. All Reiku Haiku are technically correct; the best kind of correct. Visit for many more Reiku Haiku to contemplate and many

Short clip of the breakfast diner in Episode 1, located near the bus station in San Marcos. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS

A personal survival Kit (PSK) is something everyone should carry in their pack, but what should your survival kit contain? Many commercially made kits out there are either full of useless items or very