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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreLiving 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.
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