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The ‘Rule of 3’ Vagabond Clothing Packing Hack

I’ve been variably using this ultralight clothing packing minimalist hack for as long as I’ve been vagabonding and it’s served me well.

“Modern vagabonding is like a professional trade that requires a specific system of equipment for the nomadic lifestyle of indefinite world travel. As such, there are tools for the trade and ways to carry them.” – JOHN V CAIN

The ‘Rule of 3’ Vagabond Packing Hack is a simple method of travel packing of clothing for a minimum of 3 days to as long as 3 months. But if you can pack for 3 months, then you’re essentially packing for an indefinite amount of time.

So to be clear, with 3 days worth of clothing, you can in many cases, use that for 3 months and beyond.

It’s not called the ‘Rule of 3’ because of that, but because of the amount of clothing that’s supposed to be packed. And that is 3 pieces / sets of all apparel and underwear.

For example, my clothing packing list follows this strictly: 3 t-shirts, 3 long sleeve tops, 3 pairs of socks, 3 pairs of briefs and 3 pairs of pants (1 being shorts).

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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 ago so not all of you may know exactly who he is, other than by the countless pop culture references and internet memes you’ve probably come across.

MacGyver is similar to 24’s Jack Bauer when it comes to tactical ingenuity but without the extreme violence or like the Mentalist’s Patrick Jane when it comes to strategically seeing things in plain sight nobody else notices. However, he’s most comparable to Burn Notice’s Michael Westen but without the baggage.

What they all had in common was that they had an incredible knack for getting out of the most impossible of situations, but MacGyver also used his seemingly mystical powers in everyday life tasks – not just danger.

That’s why operating like him can make anyone… better.

What made MacGyver special was his highly developed spatial visualization ability and active situational awareness. Both of which you can also hone.

Don’t try to think like MacGyver, SEE like him.

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Long-Haul Flight Survival Guide

Survival is the method of making the best of an arduous or dangerous situation, like flying commercial for extended periods of time.

“For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return.” – LEONARDO DA VINCI

How to Survive Long-Haul Flights Guide + Tips :

Pre-Boarding

Flight survival begins before the actual flying. Arrive to check-in with at least 2.5 hours before departure. Having plenty of time to get your boarding pass, go through security, get to the gate and finally find your seat on the plane will decrease the chance of potential problems, give you time to relax and reduce unnecessary stress.

Money

Some airlines don’t offer free food, even for long-haul flights. So it’s good to always have a bit of cash on your person to buy meals, snacks and drinks. If they accept credit cards, a high minimum purchase is often required. Accepted currency will almost always be Euros and American dollars but rarely not anything that isn’t the departing or arriving country’s money.

Clothing

The clothes you wear is vital to your comfort while on a long flight. Don’t dress like your going to a fashion show or business meeting. Do dress casual with sleepability in mind. No one cares how you look on a plane. Have a long sleeve shirt / light jacket or sweater with your carry-on as it can get unusually and unpredictably cold during flights.

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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 part of my former operative profession. – JOHN V CAIN (Founder of VINJABOND)

This is a giveaway by way of scavenger hunting on a global scale. If you can find and reach them, it’s yours to take.

It won’t be easy. They are securely hidden within populous urban areas with a few exceptions, going back as far as 12 years. Most are easily accessible if you already know it’s there but are meant to be undiscoverable for years.

Each go-bag is strategically packed specifically for the city or terrain they are located in. Regardless, they are all well stocked and useful for the average Vinjabond reader.

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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 my everyday carry gear for a wide array of varying uses; urban survival kit, wilderness survival kit, toiletry kit, first-aid / meds kit, rations kit, finance / data kit and more.

The compact size, attachment capabilities and bombproof construction of these capsules have made it ideal to be on my person seamlessly at all times.

Flying on a jet, partying at a club, lounging on a beach, trekking a jungle, exploring a city or diving in the ocean – the Life Capsule Omega has become a part of my life.

As per Triple Aught Design’s usual attention to detail with optimum quality in their equipment, this EDC case is a prime example of tactical craftsmanship.

The Life Capsule Omega is flawlessly machined entirely from a solid piece of T6061 (aircraft grade) aluminum with dual opening caps of the same material. All hard anodized into matte black, not coated.

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How I Spent 24 Hours at an Airport w/ Security Credentials

Airports need not be just transfer hubs to and from adventures, they can also BE the adventure… This is my airport story. – view all days

2:08 AM Still lit from our final puffs and edibles before getting on this flight from Amsterdam, I’m sleeping like an intoxicated baby passed out on a cloud.

2:16 AM That cloud suddenly solidifies into concrete as the jet’s wheels touches down back to Earth, jerking me awake to reality. We have arrived at Airport X of Country Z. Damn, I got the munchies, I need to be fed.

2:32 AM Carolyn grabs my arm and with so much sorrow, moans how bad her munchies are. I nod and tell her everything is going to be okay, as if the end of the world is nigh… The crew finally lets the passengers out.

2:46 AM It’s around this time that airports start to slow down into almost vast emptinesses. There’s something serene and fascinating about walking through such massive and modern structures with all the lights on and technologies active but with little to no other people.

2:58 AM We get to baggage claim and it’s just us and some of the fellow passengers, no one else, not even the staff in sight. Carolyn picks up her duffle.

3:01 AM Alright, now that’s settled, just 23 and a half more hours to go before our flight to Morocco.

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