·5 min readOutdoor Tech
Starlink Mini: internet anywhere and peace of mind in remote places
How the Starlink Mini changed how I think about working remotely and adventuring in places with no cell coverage.
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·7 min readOutdoor Tech
Meshtastic: building an off-grid communication network
How Meshtastic turns cheap LoRa hardware into a mesh communication network that works without cell towers, Wi-Fi, or internet, and why it is perfect for outdoor adventures.
·4 min readOutdoor Tech
Kiwix: carrying Wikipedia (and more) offline
How Kiwix lets you download entire knowledge bases for offline access, and why I keep it on my devices for travel and remote adventures.
·5 min readOutdoor Tech
What is LoRa and why does it matter for off-grid communication?
An introduction to LoRa radio technology, how it enables long-range communication without cellular or Wi-Fi, and why it is gaining traction with outdoor enthusiasts and tinkerers.
·5 min readOutdoor Tech
Why a 3D printer is the most useful tool in my office
How having a 3D printer turns your desk into a micro-factory, letting you pull designs from the internet and turn them into real objects in hours.
·11 min readOutdoor Tech
QGIS: the free alternative to ArcGIS that actually works
How QGIS handles real geospatial analysis work without the ArcGIS price tag, and where I use it for Landbound and trip planning.
·6 min readOutdoor Tech
Planning trips with technology without ruining the adventure
I build a trip planning app, but some of my best outdoor experiences happened when the plan fell apart. Here is how I think about the balance.
·7 min readOutdoor Tech
Building a LoRa weather station for my garden
How I built a solar-powered LoRa weather station that reports temperature, humidity, and soil moisture to a base station inside my house.
·8 min readOutdoor Tech
What is OpenStreetMap and why it matters
How OpenStreetMap works, who contributes to it, and why it is the foundation for almost every open-source mapping project.