Buy GoPro HERO Camera at GoPro.com GoPro HD 2 was released - check out the new features.

How To Stop a Train - Video

Between Rails with a DIY Slider

I never left home with the intention of stopping a train but...s..t happens.

So if you've been following this blog for a while, you know I enjoy doing videos. And I thought shooting some footage on the railways would probably be fun. And it was.

Thermos Flask Review

Thermos Flask King Beverage Bottle

Manufacturer Thermos
ModelStainless King
Food Jar
Vacuum Insulated
Hydration Bottle
Stainless King
Beverage Bottle
Retail ValueUSD $ 25.99USD $ 20.99USD $ 24.99
ColorMetallic Blue/Stainless
Manufacturing CountryMade in China

Thermos has been a household name for years and is known by everyone.

It is actually one of the few items in the world that has become a genericized trademark. I can still remember the old soup Thermos we took on family outings: a simple canister with a click-on mug that would keep our food warm for about an hour or so.

The Thermos we know today may still carry the same name, but they made momentous strides in innovation since then.

What Cameras and Editing Software Les Stroud Uses for His Survivor Man Show - Video Interview

Les Stroud Camera

If you've been wondering about the camera gear and video editing software that Les Stroud uses for his Survivor Man show then it's all Sony.

He doesn't specifically tells which camera model but he does say he loves Sony Vegas (which is a bit too expensive for my amateurish video editing).

Free Topographic Maps and How To Read a Topographic Map

Topographic Map

Whether you're a map enthusiast or simply want to plan your next outdoor trip, here's a list of free online topographic maps: