A blog of thoughts, things, adventures and projects
A personal blog contributing some hopefully useful snippets of knowledge to the world. The blog covers thoughts on tech, adventures, reviews of products with a focus on those that should last for life, and finally my personal projects. The journey and endeavour is worth as much as the end product so I post about everything from tips on personal adventures I have enjoyed, to classic car restoration to sauna building, creating my own outdoor kit to watercolour seascapes.
Why Big Skies?
Wherever I have been in wide open spaces, at sea or the desert, by the fire in the bush or sitting in the mountains, a constant is the big skies. Away from the towns and cities, especially in high or open places, I am always awestruck by the scale of our planet and the skies above. We live on an amazing planet full of amazing experiences and this blog is a space to share my thoughts, experiences, reviews and adventures.
Latest Posts
- Buying a used Mk1 Nissan Leaf – What you need to know in 3 minutesRecently the old family runabout came to the end of its life with us due to cam-belt failure. This is… Read more: Buying a used Mk1 Nissan Leaf – What you need to know in 3 minutes
- How much gas do i need to carry – Hiking, Backpacking, Wild CampingHow do you decide how many gas canisters to throw in the bag for the next wild camping or trekking… Read more: How much gas do i need to carry – Hiking, Backpacking, Wild Camping
- Packing lighter – Tips for lighter trail weight without spending a fortuneOne of the biggest mistakes beginner, and sometimes even seasoned, trekkers and wild campers make is carrying too much weight.… Read more: Packing lighter – Tips for lighter trail weight without spending a fortune
- Bamboo Clothes for hiking and outdoor sportsThere is a lot of bamboo clothing around nowadays. Its quite heavily marketed as a “natural” choice, more on that… Read more: Bamboo Clothes for hiking and outdoor sports
- Survival fishing tips – How to catch with just hook and line?Most survival tins or kits come with a bit of fishing line and a couple of hooks. In most wilderness… Read more: Survival fishing tips – How to catch with just hook and line?