The USMC issued sub-belt is bulky, uncomfortable, and will not fit under a ruck. Yes, it will fill the purpose of moving some gear off your plate carrier, and yes it will support missions not requiring armor but it isn’t comfortable. If you’re already in an uncomfortable situation shouldn’t your gear be comfortable? With this […]
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FlowFold Vanguard Wallet: Minimalist wallet for everyday adventure
I have been growing my minimalist lifestyle over the past year, always looking for ways to reduce the unnecessary, Yet have whats needed to really live and enjoy life. Own less, live more. I recently came across the FlowFold product at a local sporting goods store, but at that time decided not to make the […]
NOMAD Key | Ultra Portable iPhone Charging Cable
Recently I published a short article/video on my minimalist wire dopp kit. In that kit I did away with the traditional Apple iPhone cable and replaced it with the NOMAD Key iPhone cable. By doing so I have conserved space and reduced the clutter of a cable getting tangled on other items in my kit. […]
Set your own True North with Triple Aught Design’s Azimuth Pack
It’s 0’dark-whatever, and you’ve just been alerted that all civilians need to evacuate the city immediately; you cannot bring your suitcase, as it will slow you down and there is limited room in the evacuation vehicle. You will also want to have some key items with you for the duration like your dopp kit, first-aid […]
Gossamer Gear Twinn Tarp | Stay dry while travelling superlight
The Twinn Tarp by Gossamer Gear is one of the best ultralight tarps I’ve come across in a while. I’ve used a standard sil nylon tarp for a while, but wanted to push into the ultralight arena. The Twinn Tarp weighs a total of 8.5 ounces and packs down super small (smaller than a Nalgene […]
Triple Aught Design Azimuth Pack: Quick look
What intrigued me about the Azimuth pack when I first saw it was its minimalist appearance. There is no molle webbing on it whatsoever and no obnoxious buckles or straps. The material is extremely lightweight yet durable enough to use for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling and just about any other outdoor adventure. The […]
Vagabonds Will Thrive in an Apocalypse
As an experienced world traveling vagabond and a zombie film / comic / video game / TV aficionado, that may very well make me a potentially thriving survivor for when this apocalypse does happen. Vagabonds Are Mobile And Mimimalists In many zombie movies, the survivors all carry a backpack holding their only possessions but living […]
How to operate like MacGyver in the real world
The legendary methodology of MacGyver is fictional but his methods of adapting to any situational scenario with craft is factual. Operating like MacGyver in your daily life, work and travels can make you a sharper observer, situationally tactical and a more advanced version of yourself. The final episode of MacGyver aired more than 20 years […]
Scavenger Hunt For Vinjabond Go-Bags
I have survival / tactical / bug out / life kit / go-bags stashed all over the world and I’m giving away 15 of them… If you can find them. For more than a decade I’ve been doing the “vagabond survival prepping method” of which evolved from stashing small city-specific go-bags around the world as […]
Life Capsule Omega
The Life Capsule Omega is a highly specialized personal carry device designed for survival and lifestyle EDC, hence the “capsule of life”. From the makers of the FAST Pack Backpack, I’ve equipped that and 2 of their Life Capsule Omegas as part of my vagabonding lifestyle since 2012. They have become an essential part of […]