Building upon the progress from Day 1, we were able to install the subfloor, build the slide out base, and create a component bed system which doubles as a bench. Check it out!
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In this video series, I document the custom designed pop-out to extend my short bed 2 additional feet for more comfort/space for my sleeping quarters. Seeing as how my lower back is constantly hurting from sciatica, I need to make a larger area for full-time living.
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I get asked all the time "What do you do all day back there in the wilderness?" When I'm not picking up trash, performing trail maintenance, fly fishing, hiking, backpacking, or developing custom break dance moves; I spend my time relaxing by listening to podcasts.
Read MoreThis past week I ventured out behind the cabin and showed how to easily set up a warm winter shelter using materials bought from...
Read MoreThe new year started off incredibly awesome! My "Move In Day At The Cabin" video was picked up by Outside Magazine and put under the culture section on their website. Great way to start 2018!
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This winter I am excited to be having an entirely new experience, one that I dreamed of having as a child. I've been invited to stay at an off grid cabin located in Central Colorado at an elevation of 8,812ft on a historic 300 acre ranch....
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I’ve been working hard to get my wood pile up to snuff for winter. I need about 10 times the amount of what I currently have processed. My daily routine for the past few week has been to...
Read MoreLet’s face it, winter gear is expensive…really expensive. Every season it seems there’s always a “new technology” in each winter coat/pant/hoodie/glove/etc which all command a premium price...
Read MoreWoke up and almost immediately grabbed my phone to check social media. I forgot for a moment I had turned off my cell service but as my senses awakened everything came into focus...
Read MoreFor the past two winters I've lived full time in a 4 season tent at 9,200ft in the Colorado Rockies. It's been quite the experience and I've learned a TON about what it takes to remain comfortable in subzero temps.
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I happily admit to being a coffee fanatic and make no bones about desperately needing at least 2 cups of coffee each morning for the World’s safety and well-being. If I don’t start the day with a bit of quiet time accompanied with a cup of joe, well…
Read MoreI'm often asked about all the gear I carry with me while truck camping full time and tell folks it's a mishmash of different items depending on the season. During the warmer months I like to spend the majority of my free time fly fishing, hiking, and backpacking so the gear I gravitate towards tends to be focused on those hobbies.
Read MoreYes it’s cold. Yes it’s windy. Yes it’s challenging. But I say cast all doubts aside and prepare for a winter adventure. It’s the best outdoor experience you could possibly have.
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I am often asked about full-time truck camping and how to cover "The Basics" to make this lifestyle a comfortable endeavor...
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What is mental minimalism? To me, mental minimalism is controlling the amount of information I process by only allowing thoughts of personal significance to occupy my mind fostering a positive outlook on life.
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