Testing Peak Design's Outdoor Bag Photographing Blue Whales in Loreto, BCS

January 24, 2025 in Backpack, Photography

For two months, the Peak Design Outdoor 45L Pack sat on my shelf. Its design intimidated me: no traditional clips, a roll-top, and an array of dangling cords. I’ve packed hundreds of bags, but I couldn’t figure out where to start with this one. I shelved it for "later," waiting for the right opportunity. That opportunity finally arrived. I was heading to Loreto, Baja California Sur, for a quick trip to photograph whales. Carry-on only, no room for error.

The Tamron 150-500mm Was Always On My Camera While I Drove to Alaska, Here’s Why

January 21, 2025 in Camping, Vanlife, Road Trip, Photography, Electronics

When I drove to Alaska with my dad and later returned with my girlfriend Kristin, one thing remained constant: the Tamron 150-500mm lens was always attached to my camera. If there’s one thing you learn quickly on a road trip to Alaska, it’s that wildlife can appear at any moment. Whether it’s a bear lumbering along the roadside, an eagle soaring overhead, or a moose grazing in a meadow, you’re constantly surrounded by incredible opportunities for wildlife photography. Having the Tamron 150-500mm on my camera ensured I was always ready to capture those fleeting moments, no matter when or where they happened.

The Only Lens You Need For Glacier Point Is The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8

January 09, 2025 in Photography, Electronics

When you’re planning a sunrise shoot at Glacier Point, simplicity can be your greatest ally. During an ambitious morning shoot at Glacier Point I embraced this concept with the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 mounted on my Sony camera, and that's it. Despite my usual inclination to carry multiple lenses, this lightweight zoom delivered everything I needed—and nothing I didn’t.

The Best Gifts for Vanlifers And An Avid Road Trippers

November 19, 2024 in Camping, Book, Beverage, Chair, Clothing, Photography, Recovery, Footwear, Tent, Running, Rock Climbing, Vehicle, Tops, Water

Living on the road isn't for the faint of heart and, despite what social media shows, vanlifing can be hard on the body and mind. Yet, there are a few gifts that make road trips and vanlife that much more, as we should say, easy-going. Below is a complete list of gifts that any vanlifer or road tripper would be excited to receive.

If you are searching for a gift for a vanlifer, or an avid road tripper, look no further. We have complied over 50 items to select from broken down into a variety of categories and price ranges. If that is a little overwhelming, start with the Table of Contents and navigate around.