Hi
I love traveling and exploring the world. You always find me behind my camera. If there is snow I probably will be on the mountain. If there is time I build out our camping setups.
This site is where I keep track of it all.
Every trip, with what the drive was like, where we stayed, and what I would do again. Some entries are detailed (London, eight days). Some are quick (one-night campgrounds). When I am planning a new trip I write the itinerary here first so I do not lose it.
Drawer systems, storage, the kind of stuff that makes the truck work for us. I build what I can and work with pros for the rest. One day I want to take an old van and build it out as a camper from scratch. Posts about those are coming soon.
I take pictures everywhere we go and sell a few of them online. Shop link will go here when it is ready.
Want to reach out? Drop me a note.
Wondering what I actually use to plan trips, navigate, and edit photos? Have a look at my Apps I use list.
A note before you go
Everything on being outdoor comes from my own trips and what worked for our family. I am a traveler — not a guide, instructor, mechanic, or outdoor professional. Use what is here as one person's experience, not as professional, medical, or legal advice.
A few things worth knowing before you follow any route, gear pick, or tip from this site:
- Conditions change. Roads close, weather shifts, permits and regulations change, trails get rerouted, and access rules vary by season. Always check current conditions with local authorities, land managers, or up-to-date sources before you go.
- Match the trip to your skills. Just because a route worked for us does not mean it fits your rig, experience, group, or the season you are heading out in. Read recent trip reports, be honest with yourself about what is realistic, and start easier if you are unsure.
- Outdoor activities carry risk. Weather, terrain, wildlife, mechanical issues, and remoteness can all turn a good day bad. Plan for the worst, tell someone where you are going, carry the basics (water, navigation, first aid, layers, comms), and know your limits.
- Gear picks are personal. I love my setup — but it suits my truck, climate, and family. What fits your rig, budget, and style might be different.
- Travel with kids has its own considerations. Where I mention bringing the kids, I mean our kids, our comfort level, and our preparation. Yours may be different at any age.
Use what is useful, ignore what is not, and add your own trip reports. That is the whole point of being outdoor.
For professional, medical, or legal advice, talk to a qualified guide, mechanic, doctor, or the relevant agency.