Amongst my people, we say Safety Third, something I learned while working for Burning Man. It basically implies that you are responsible for your own safety, so plan accordingly. In my current life, I travel, a lot. After building and equipping my truck camping rig, (does it need a better name?) I added some safetyContinue reading “Safety Third”
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Being Prepared
I was talking to a friend recently, describing all the things I carry in my truck. It’s a lot of stuff. It was a lot before I built out the back for Truck Camping, so now it’s even more. I carry camping supplies and food and water, and a lot of sundries like duck tapeContinue reading “Being Prepared”
Sub Zero Night In The Truck
I spent a sub zero night in my truck camping rig. Check it out…
Truck Camping vs. Van Life
It’s been a while since I’ve had a good rant. As I’ve progressed in building out the back of my truck, I spent a lot of time on social media, looking at other people’s builds to find ideas. I looked at both #truckcamping and #vanlife posts and found that although similar, van life and truckContinue reading “Truck Camping vs. Van Life”
A Leap Of Faith
COVID changed a lot of things. It forced the world to do a hard stop, giving most of us a chance to ponder our choices. For service workers, especially cooks, it was a chance to take a hard look at their lifestyles and quality of life. Many didn’t like what what they saw and leftContinue reading “A Leap Of Faith”
The Glamor of Travel
I watched a short documentary about #VanLife today. The film touched on how social media is used to romanticize the trend, specifically in image based platforms, like Instagram. I like sharing my story, but not for attention I hope. I’m not thin and young, and try to not to base validation on click counts. IContinue reading “The Glamor of Travel”
The Hooch
I bought a canopy for my truck this year. Having a shell has multiple advantages that benefit my lifestyle. First, I don’t have to tarp my truck bed when hauling things. I also have a place to store things when I’m on the boat and the truck is parked. And now, I’ve transformed the coveredContinue reading “The Hooch”
Planning & Packing For The Road And The Sea
I love planning for trips. Blame Burning Man. For years I made lists and packed tote boxes preparing for multiple contingencies in the desert. I’d pack Pepto in case of a bad stomach, cold medicine, all the hand sanitizer in the world and baby wipes. I still carry all of those things when I travel.Continue reading “Planning & Packing For The Road And The Sea”
Traveling Hoops
If you’re a traveler you likely know that there are many hoops to jump these days. COVID has changed everything, including the way we travel. There are tests to take, vax cards, masks, hand sanitizer, and oh yeah, all the anxiety. Travel by air is a special kind of treat right now. At present IContinue reading “Traveling Hoops”
By Water Or By Land
For me this is what boat life is: Work, Eat, Sleep. Maybe once a week I’d get off the boat to buy snacks and other essentials. If the work is enriching, having little else to distract me is ok. At most, I might read some, pray a lot, watch a binge worthy show every night,Continue reading “By Water Or By Land”
Beyond Clarity 