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Gear & Links

For those interested in what kind of gear I use, I decided to create this handy little section. I’ve also thrown in some useful links, special thankyous to the people who make this
all possible, and the occasional bad joke just to keep things lively. Remember, there are of course two ways of clothing oneself: Stay in the same place and change clothes every day, or wear the same
clothes and change places everyday.

Shoes:

Special thanks to Keen, who sponsor my feet. Without them, I’d be unable to get very far at all.

Day Hikers: Keen Targhee II’s.
Sandals: Keen Zerraports and Daytonas
Slops: New Caledonian foot paddles, sent via mail by Phillipe on the paradise island of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Merci!

Socks:

Keen
Sugoi
Tilleys

Shirts

Alternative Apparel - light, thin, organic cotton shirts and hoodies. Feels like you’ve stepped into the life of George Clooney (who is also a fan of AA).
Sugoi merino wool shirts are light, soft, and quick to dry.
Chlorophylle fleece. If you’re looking for official Gonzo merch, visit www.gonzowear.com If you’re looking for my merch, they’re one of a kinds, sorry.

Pants

Sugoi shorts for the hot summer season. Special thanks to Tilley Endurables on Granville Street, Vancouver for the cargo pants.

Jocks

Falke travel undies with Moisture Management - it always makes sense to protect the jewels. Lately also getting into organic bamboo briefs, which can always be eaten in an emergency. Keep em light, keep em dry.
Sugoi
Tilleys
Oooh…

Sunglasses

You got to know I put my sunglasses through the tumble dryer of travel hell, so its important they look good and be robust. Special thanks to Ryders Eyewear for letting me wear my sunglasses at night.

Luggage and Bags

All Crumpler, all the way. You might have recognized the funky logo before the name, but apparently this Aussie-based company test their gear by dragging them behind cars! Naturally, they’re rugged and full of bells and whistles. I use The Free Standing Edwardian (a real head turner) as luggage, The Maurice (ooh la la) as side bag, and the Beer Back as my day pack. For road warriors, having the right bag is priceless.

Backpacks

After 70-odd countries and years of faithful service, it was time to retire my old Karrimor. It couldn’t, carry, any, more. I looked high and low and the best pack I found was undoubtedly a Tatonka Globe Trekker. Sweet day packs too.

Equipment:

Panasonic G1

. I’ve upgraded to a Panasonic G1 digital SLR, which is light, versatile, easy to use and takes some great photos (as you can see). I’m also using a Panasonic DMC-ZS3 as a point and shoot, and for its amazing HD-video function. This puppy is taking some seriously fantastic photos, and the video is extraordinary!

Apple Macbook

It lasted 36 countries and 3 years, and then decided to FRY right before a presentation in Waterloo, Ontario. Call me Napoleon Roamapart. Dear Apple, please help!

Note: Apple never returned a phone call, nor replied to an email or letter. So I put myself in debt and bought a new Macbook. New out the box, I hear a noise. Defective! I take it back, get another one. Hear the noise. Defective! Second switch. Regardless of all this, I still love my Mac, but I’m just saying….

Apple 60GB iPod

(full to the brink) 500MB Lexar Jumpdrive crashed, permanently, after 12 months. The 250MB Lexar I had before did the same after five months. Just saying….

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