Carlos Grider 
For surfers throughout Southeast Asia, Arugam Bay Surf is legendary. Countless breaks, many nearly unknown, and a single, epic point break with long rides make it worth traveling halfway around the world. But being half a world away, it can be a pain planning the breaks to surf, when, how to get there, and then … Read more
For many people in Bali, whether they’re vacationers passing through that need to get some quick work done, business types on a two week trip through Asia (with a weekend to spare) or nomads making a living the digital universe, work needs to happen at some point. When the time comes, one of the many … Read more
Patagonia – vast, beautiful, legendary. This epic land is filled with countless trails & vistas worth traveling half a world away to see. While you’re exploring Argentine Patagonia, camping El Chalten and trekking the surrounding Parque Nacional Los Glaciares should be on your bucket list. It’s a cheap, easy, and beautiful experience. This tiny mountain … Read more
El Chalten – A tiny mountain town nestled in a beautiful corner of Argentine Patagonia. Whether you’re looking for pleasant day hikes and comfy mattress at night, ormulti-day treks with camping under the stars, the El Chalten trekking and hiking options definitely offer your flavor and style of outdoor adventure. Unfortunately, with all of these … Read more
Torres del Paine is one of the highlights of Patagonia and the most trafficked national parks in South America for good reason. I’ve visited twice – once for the Torres del Paine W trek and a second time for the circuit trek – and loved both experiences immensely. If you need an adventure, the unmatched … Read more
The Torres del Paine trek is one of the premier treks in the world. Over 5 day “W trek” or the 9-day “circuit trek” you can experience some of the best landscapes and vistas Patagonia has to offer. Along the way, the Torres del Paine refugios offer a comfortable and convenient place to rest your … Read more
Bali is a paradise and a mecca for surfing. Whether you rip on the regular, or you’re just aiming for your first surf lessons, Canggu is the perfect surf base. Regardless of your surf experience level, this hip little surf town is an awesome place to base your surf-cation, mixing board time with fun bars … Read more
When you think of destination surf camps, a handful of epic and beautiful spots come to mind: Costa Rica, Portugal, Nicaragua, Morocco, and (of course) Bali. Bali’s year-round surf, great vibe, and indescribable beauty make it a top destination in general but the surf schools, specifically the Canggu Surf Schools make it a hard surf … Read more
For a certain type of person, the optimal backpack needs to be durable enough to survive the apocalypse (or at least some hard travel) yet be functional enough to store everything in an organized way without slowing them down. I’m that person, and the Greenroom136 Rainmaker is that bag. This is a GreenRoom136 Rainmaker review … Read more
Somehow, my favorite pieces of travel gear always come from clothing and backpack companies with passion, understanding of their customers, and a real love of the gear they produce. For this reason, I always try to buy gear that supports brands with great ideas for travelers, vision, and work ethic I can get behind. Greenroom136 … Read more