How To Stop a Train - Video

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

Manufacturer	Thermos
Model	Stainless King Food Jar	Vacuum Insulated Hydration Bottle	Stainless King Beverage Bottle
Retail Value	USD $ 25.99	USD $ 20.99	USD $ 24.99
Color	Metallic Blue/Stainless
Manufacturing Country	Made 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

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

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

• USA - My Topo (good web usability and navigation)
• USA - Map Server
• USA - OnlineTopoMaps 
• Canada Atlas
• UK - Where's The Path (nice dual view: Google map and topo map)
• UK
• UK - Bing Maps
• Germany
• And The World - Topomapper.com (lots of options and great navigation with a scroll mouse)