Q: Back / Pack Problems

  Backpacking is awesome fun, but what if you have a health issue that makes carrying a bag painful and difficult?   Stefanie wrote to me on Facebook with some health related questions, about pack weight and diet. Stefanie: “Hi mentor!  I really like your blog and after I read the ‘Go Now‘ page I…

The Rookie Guide to Urban Camping

>> This article has been updated.  Read the latest version here. …The main reason for camping when you travel, is saving money…   every time I fork out money for a hotel room, I’m thinking of the places I could go, the exotic food I could eat, and the exciting things I could do with…

Gear Hack: Sock Sleeves

step 1:  buy cheap tube socks and cut off foot part. step 2:  sew leg part of sock to end of jumper sleeves to make extra long, warm cuffs to cover hands in cold weather. step 3: avoid public areas and fashionistas. [ built in sock puppets!   perfect for passing the time round the…

Gear: How to Pack for a Raw Safari

  >> This article has been updated.  Read the latest version here.   What do I take?  How much can I cram in my bag?   Can I still walk with all this shit on my back..?   These are the questions that plague the traveler late at night on the eve of a journey.…