A minimalist urban exploration tools and gear kit. Triple Aught Design Life Capsule Omega with an entry kit and a Black Scout Survival BSS V3 Flashlight to explore this massive abandoned ghost town in Hanoi. For more on this kit *Photo courtesy of John Cain … [Read more...]
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Photo of the day: The longest international bus ride in Asia
Waiting to embark on a 24-hour international bus ride from Hanoi, Vietnam to Vientiane, Laos - complete with a land border crossing and walk through no man's land. Considered one of the hardest and most brutal bus journeys in Asia. Gonna be one of those adventures where it's … [Read more...]
Photo of the day: Mobility EDC Pack
I made this mini go-bag from spare parts and by cannibalizing from gear I already had as part of my packing list on a whim in a hotel room. It took me a while through trial and error to get it just right, combining seemingly unfitting parts together to make something useful as … [Read more...]
Active SERE kit: Concealed and ready for deployment
An active SERE kit differs from any other survival or task kit in that it must be concealed on your person ready for deployment, not unloading. Survival in any form for any environment is an act of prevention and or recovery, best enacted by preparation. A particular set of … [Read more...]
Photo of the day: Rolex Submariner Date Watch
A most iconic watch that kills it at both black tie events or volcano treks and performs anywhere from the deep ocean to an active war zone. “The Rolex Submariner’s robust and functional design swiftly became iconic. With their subtly redesigned Oyster case, distinctive dial … [Read more...]
Photo of the day | Rolex Submariner & Seiko Sea Urchin
Lume shot of a Rolex Submariner and a Seiko Sea Urchin. I spent some time customizing that Seiko auto into a classy(ish) / survival(ish) timepiece and it came out nice but after I put it on for the first time, I thought, "wait, I got a Rolex that this watch was copied off of, … [Read more...]
Loadout Room photo of the day: The Grey Grails EDC Kit
An elegantly monochromatic grey everyday carry kit of high-end grail pieces. Crafted to be precise workhorse instruments with subdued style. An everyday carry kit is a constantly evolving, ever-changing set of gear that should be customized to the person’s preferences and … [Read more...]