The poncho is a great piece of equipment which can serve many purposes. Here I demonstrate how I use it as a simple lightweight shelter.
Read moreWhen you're living out of your backpack it is important to be ready for sudden weather changes. One aspect is keeping your gear nearby and organized, and another is having the right clothes available for every possible situation.
Read moreI've heard many people justifying their decisions lately by claiming that they, "Trust the Science," but what do they really mean when they say this?
Read moreMy goal is to be able to survive the upcoming Winter with only what I carry in my backpack. There are a few pieces of gear I think I'll still need to acquire in order to pull that off.
Read moreHere are my thoughts on video games after over 20 years playing them and over 10 years involved in making them.
Read moreWhen you a need quick and lightweight shelter for camping or survival situations it's hard to beat a tarp. Here's my favorites configuration for a 10x10 foot tarp which requires only 3 stakes and a long stick or pole.
Read moreThe last leg of the journey on my Solar eBike back to the farm will be 40 miles mostly downhill. Delicious ripe apricots and currants await me!
Read moreI had to backtrack a little on my 70 mile journey to get some water, which will extend the duration by at least day. I found a new trick with the tarp shelter, and have resorted to eating concentrated Wizard's Brew for sustenance.
Read moreI'm on the first day of the 70 mile journey back to the permaculture farm. My camp spot tonight gives a grand view of the crater of a supervolcano.
Read moreMy thoughts on perfecting a set of clothing for long-term survival situations which optimizes warmth, utility and lightness.
Read moreI've packed almost everything I own onto the Solar eBike and am camping in the woods for a few days while I wait for a couple packages to arrive.
Read moreBeaver or Muskrat? Spotted this morning in the Jemez River.
Read moreA utility belt is a great way to keep your survival tools handy and in a place where you barely notice their weight.
Read moreSomeone emailed asking for details on how to convert a Rad Rover to a Solar eBike like I have. This videos shows the electrical setup of the bike after my modifications.
Read moreA viewer asked me to share my opinion on the Delta Variant of Covid. As you might suspect, it's something quite different from what we're being told.
Read moreI'm getting ready to set off for adventure with almost everything I own on my Solar eBike. I've also nearly perfected my minimalistic clothing and am further developing the Wizard's Brew.
Read moreIs it possible to be a minimalist nomad while living the family life? I share my current thoughts on the question after over a decade of wrestling with it.
Read moreEvery time you swipe a debit or credit card you are asking for permission to use your own money. Moving to permissionless forms of currency like Cash, Gold, Silver and Bitcoin removes the middle man and increases personal freedom.
Read moreHere's a quick Postmortem on COVID from my perspective. Unfortunately, this problem may have been sent to the coroner prematurely...
Read moreHere's how I craft the Wizard's Brew that I drink almost every day. It's delicious, satiating and also contains many healthy ingredients.
Read moreSometimes a functionality that you need is only available on apps in the Google Play Store. It is possible to still use these apps on a De-Googled Phone without being tracked if you know what you're doing.
Read moreIn this Wizard's Log I discuss minimalizing my possessions to what I can carry on my Solar eBike, developing the Wizard's Brew and The Witcher book series I just finished reading.
Read moreWhat we just went through for a year and a half is nothing compared to what is about to happen. Please be prepared.
Read moreIf you're in the mood for the random ramblings of some dude who thinks he's a wizard, you're in the right place.
Read moreIn a matter of only 15 minutes a swarm of flying ants emerges from a hole in the ground and disappears into the wind.
Read morePinhole Glasses allow people with Myopia (nearsightedness) to see farther without the need for prescription lenses. They're a great thing to have for Survival situations.
Read moreI recently upgraded the charging power of the Solar eBike from 100 Watts to 150 Watts by adding a longer solar panel to the back of the bike.
Read moreMy ultimate goals in terms of Minimalism are pretty extreme, and I've found it's necessary to move in that direction in steps.
Read moreI share my view of humanity's history going back hundreds of thousands of years in order to better understand its current situation.
Read moreMy first night camping at the red rocks was also a full moon. It was a peaceful evening and a lazy morning.
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