#Music for the #Road - @thedevilmakes3 - #Spinning Like A Top
This acoustic trio has quality roots of ragtime and blues, with a hint of punk and bluegrass. Hailing from New England they found themselves in Santa Cruz and the rest was history. Really love their "raw and raucous" sound and creatively flowing verses. Good stuff!!
today's beer of the day. @sierranevada @3floyds #beercampacrossamerica #chicokingpaleale
I have been waiting for the Beer Camp Across America 12 pack since I wrote about it in early April of this year! I thought the idea of a 12 pack with 10 bottles and 2 cans was a grand idea. When I picked it up from the local liquor store I was looking forward to each and every one. I started out with the Chico King Pale Ale, I thought it fitting since the Sierra Nevada brewery is located in Chico California. It was also where the Beer Camp Across America Tour originated on its trip heading toward Mills River North Carolina, which is its final destination on August 3rd, 2014.
"Chico King is a regal yet raucous take on the pale ale that both our breweries adore. It features a complex malt body from the use of an undermodified malt, which leads to a complex and nutty malt flavor, and a bright fruit-forward blend of Mosaic, El Dorado and Calypso hop varietals. Chico King is a beer fit for royalty."
At first pour you will notice the amber color with an notable head, if you don't try to pour it down the side of the glass like a lot of us do at times to prevent overflow. There is a malty aroma with plenty of hoppy fruity goodness when you first breath in the beer. It has a crisp initial sip and then you feel the carbonation, there is a bite to this beer but is does have a smooth finish also. My overall impression is that it is a solid pale ale and both Sierra Nevada and 3 Floyd's should be proud of this offering. The one drawback to this 12 pack was the price, it was $28, but in my opinion it is looking like it may be well worth the cost. Great work so far guys, I look forward to the next 11 beers. See you next Tuesday with TBD!
Referenced from Sierra Nevada.
embrace the elements. @tentipitents #mansfieldoutdoors #tipi #camping #overland #adventure #travel
Having provided shelter to nearly every country's ancestors, the tipi has complimented efficient living for many centuries. Even though the tipi has served as the foundation for most tents on the market today, it’s difficult to see the real connection. Why has the industry worked so hard to reinvent something that’s been proven to shelter generations of nomads?
Tentipi Safir 7 CP given some perspective.
Swedish tent maker Tentipi represents the epitome of adventure travel and the nomadic lifestyle. Their tents are designed to withstand the harshest conditions while managing simplicity.
Only one collapsible pole and a series of stitched guy lines hold the Tentipi erect. Most of Tentipi’s adventure model tents can be purchased in either lightweight nylons or heavier weight poly/cotton fabrics. The heavy weight materials allow the Tentipi to accommodate camp stoves and even open fires.
Polycotton canvas and engineered venting allow most Tentipi models to accommodate an open fire.
Intrigued by Tentipi’s preservation of the nomadic culture and obvious connections with adventure travel, we reached out to Tentipi’s only US authorized distributor, Mansfield Outdoors. Although Tentipi is a Swedish based company, Tom Mansfield, owner of Mansfield Outdoors, carries a wide range of their most popular tipis.
The packed size of the Safir 7 CP is about 10" x 24.5" and weighs in at just over 24lbs.
Sleep up to 8 or entertain up to 14 people sitting and standing in the Tentipi Safir 7.
I’ll have to admit, even though the price point for a Tentipi seems very high, you might be willing to reconsider if you’re in the market for a roof top tent (RTT). The real value of a Tentipi is the lack of working parts and its total packing size. Compared to a RTT, you’ll be saving weight, packed space and accommodating more people much more comfortably.
Although there doesn't appear to be an immediate opportunity to partner with this fantastic company, you might still see a Tentipi in a future episode of Mountain State Overland; I guess anything is possible.
weekly video xi - common threads. @patagonia #recycle #reuse #repurpose
weekly video xi - "common threads partnership." a dokument films production.
Patagonia's Common Threads Partnership aims to close the loop on the product life cycle – to make old clothes into new and keep them from ever reaching a landfill or incinerator.
Reduce what you buy - repair what you can - reuse what you no longer need - recycle what’s worn out; and reimagine a world where we take only what nature can replace.
Together we can reduce our environmental footprint.
Referenced from Patagonia Video on Vimeo.
dub box camper. @outsidemagazine #dubboxcamper #ultimatevanagonupgrade
"Forget that old, moldy VW parked out back. It’s time to upgrade to one of Dub Box’s pimped out campers."
I have always loved the old VW bus and this is an awesome version of it. If I were in the market for a camper, this would be it!
"The exterior channels all the retro appeal of the old-school vans, but inside, you’ll find more luxuries than you'll know what to do with. The campers each come with a dining area that can comfortably seat four adults, a convertible double bed, and a kitchenette with enough storage for a few days on the road."
"Then there are the add-ons, which include: a stovetop; a fridge; a toilet; an outdoor shower, an awning; a weather curtain; and a Bluetooth-capable sound system."
Basically it is the old VW on steroids! I really love the nostalgia of the Dub Box Campers and the appeal of the modern conveniences! If I could pull one of these along on an overland trip I would totally do it! Check them out!
Referenced from Outside Online.