Encinitas grown, San Francisco grizzled, and world-class editor by trade, Dana Shaw uses his filmmaking skills to sustain his lifestyle as a surfer and artist. We sat down with him recently to talk about shooting both still and motion pictures…
Having some basic knowledge of your car can keep you out of trouble while on the road. And with more and more people spending time in their vehicles, being familiar with how to change your tire is an essential part…
How to hand sew a stylish face mask with household materials to protect yourself from COVID-19
A topography map is an essential tool for backcountry navigation. However, after the trip, it’s just an attractive piece of paper. The waterproof and tear-resistant practicalities that got you back home can be used to create a durable, unique wallet…
Jay Nelson is basically unstoppable. He doesn’t let chained fences or conventional design methods get in his way and he makes art that consistently surprises us. He says art is the first thing he was really good at, and working…
From staying warm, cooking food, or even just hanging out and enjoying company, building a campfire is an essential part of any outdoor adventure. No need to continue fumbling in the darkness trying to get one going anymore because in…
For this feature, we’ve asked some well-known travelers what they’re packing when they’re getting out of town. These are the things they can’t leave home without. To start us off, photographer and world-traveler Chris Burkard lays down his “10 travel…
Nine years ago John Wells sold his heavily-mortgaged home in upstate New York and bought 40 acres in West Texas for $8000. The area (Brewster County) is so isolated there are no codes or zoning restrictions so Wells built his…
“You really have to sack up and just do it sometimes.” Ryan Lovelace shares with us this and other thoughtful insights about his Cosmic Collider van conversion, which you may or may not have been following on Tumblr. Here the…