Visiting with The Van Man

Jon Gaffney is a good friend of mine and recently set out on an epic journey. He bought a van, gutted it, made it livable, and moved into it along with his girlfriend Gale. They're currently traveling the country and I couldn't be more envious (in a healthy way).

It just so happened that I was able to get a tour of their home about a week or two ago and I wanted to share some photos with you. These two have an outpouring of creativity and it was personally refreshing spending time together.











I highly recommend that you follow their expedition online. They're visiting some amazing places and telling an adventurous story in the process. And while it's a bit gratuitous, check out my interview of Jon and Gale near the beginning of their voyage.

Full Length YouTube: The Last Trapper

The Last Trapper is a full length movie on YouTube that I highly recommend.

"Nicolas Vanier's hybrid documentary stages events and uses nonactors to tell the story of a year in the life of Norman Winther, a real-life trapper who lives off the land in northern Canada with his wife. During this time he hunts, fishes and interacts with nature. He is also seen suffering the loss of one of his beloved huskies and is later saved by his newest dog. Vanier laments the ways of the modern world on camera and expounds on his simple way of life."

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Framed "American Rainforest"


"Road into the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park." by @she_explores

Ben Franklin Virtue Journal


Art of Manliness: "We created this journal and weekly agenda for those who answer in the affirmative to any of those questions (including ourselves). The Ben Franklin’s Virtues Daily Record and Journal combines Franklin's daily schedule with the self-improvement chart he created for himself as a young man. The journal provides you an incredible tool to improve your life and develop upstanding character, while also getting you more focused and organized with your day-to-day tasks."

Filson Restoration Department


"The Filson Restoration Department renovates vintage Filson items into one-of-a-kind bags and pouches. These unique items are made in limited quantities by expert craftsmen and include weathered fabric, a patina from use, distinctive stitching and rare color combinations."

Stance x Poler Cyclops Sock


"Our good friends over at Stance make the best socks in the game right now. But somehow we made them even better when we imbued each and every one of them with #campvibes."

James Brand "The Chapter" Straight Blade Knife


A good friend of mine has this knife and only good things to say about it. I got to check it out in person too and the quality looks incredible. I’d be thrilled to clip this onto my pants pocket and carry it every day for sure.

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