In this simple DYI project, we make a custom rubber floor mat for the campervan to protect the floor from dirt, mud and snow. With the amount of rain and […]
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Campervan Ventilation & Heating
We make a custom ventilation fan for the van’s pop-out side windows, and we test an hcalory HC-A01 portable diesel heater for the campervan. Camper van ventilation is critical to […]
Read MoreDYI Magnetic Bug Screens for Campervan
We make DYI magnetic bug screens for the pop-out side windows of a campervan to keep out insects and rain. Magnetic Bug Screens for Pop-Out Van Windows Like many vans, […]
Read MoreDelica Campervan Roof Rack & Awning
We install a Rhino-Rack roof rack and Yakima awning onto the roof of my Mitsubishi Delica L400 campervan to protect us from Pacific Northwest wetness. Roof Rack & Awning After […]
Read MoreDelica Campervan Interior Conversion
We convert the interior of my Mitsubishi Delica L400 Space Gear into a campervan for outdoor photography adventures. One of my key campervan requirements is to have a secure place […]
Read MoreMitsubishi Delica L400 Campervan Conversion
Join my journey in converting a 1995 Mitsubishi Delica L400 into a campervan for for outdoor and photography adventures around the Pacific Northwest. It happened! I finally pulled the trigger […]
Read MoreStillaguamish Packrafting [Video]
Had a great time packrafting down the beautiful South Fork Stillaguamish River on the 8.2 mile run known as the “Silly Stilly”. We put in at the Boardman Creek bridge […]
Read MoreSkagit River Winter Packrafting [Video]
Had a fun packrafting run down the Skagit River yesterday, from Goodell Creek in North Cascades National Park to the town of Marblemount with the river flowing at 6420 cfs. […]
Read MoreOzette Lake Kayak Camping & Photography [Video]
Join me for a 5 days sea kayak camping adventure photographing the landscapes and nightscapes of Ozette Lake in Olympic National Park.
Read MoreVesper Peak: Sunset Photography [Video]
We hike up to the summit of Vesper Peak to photograph sunset, the night sky and sunrise over the North Cascade Mountains. Unfortunately, forest fire smoke blew in from Eastern Washington, obscuring the night sky and sunrise. But the sunset was magical.
Read MoreSaddlebag Island: Sea Kayak Camping & Spring Wildflowers [Video]
Join me on a sea kayaking paddle to Saddlebag Island to see its wildlife, explore its forests and to check out the spring wildflowers that grow along its rocky shoreline.
Read MoreGear List for Multi-Day Packrafting Expeditions
Here is the packrafting gear list I use when packing for a typical week-long packrafting trip.
Read MoreGrande Ronde River – 7 Days Minam to Heller Bar by Packraft & Canoe [Video]
We enjoyed paddling the Grande Ronde so much last year, that we just had to do it again this year, this time paddling 91 miles over 7 days from Minam, […]
Read MoreSpray Park Wildflower Photo Shoot – Mount Rainier National Park [Video]
Join me on a quick backpacking trip up to Spray Park in the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park to photograph Mount Rainier reflected in tranquil ponds. The wildflower […]
Read MoreSkagit Island Sea Kayak Camping [Video]
Join me for an overnight sea kayaking paddle to little Skagit Island. We photograph the beautiful Pacific madrone trees (Arbutus menziesii) that grow along its rocky shoreline. We load the […]
Read MoreGrande Ronde River – 4 Days by Packraft [Video]
Join us on a 4-day packrafting adventure down the Wallowa and Grande Ronde Rivers in NE Oregon and SE Washington. The Grande Ronde is a National Wild and Scenic River, […]
Read MoreJohn Day River – 5 Days by Packraft & Canoe [Video]
The John Day River, located in north central Oregon, made for a great 5-day paddle with friends last week. The John Day is a national Wild and Scenic River, an […]
Read MoreSkyline Divide Trail – Washington North Cascades [Video]
If you want to do some hiking in Washington State’s North Cascade mountains, consider the Skyline Divide trail. This classic ridge hike is accessed from a 4400 foot altitude trailhead. […]
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