• Things I've Loved in 2025

    The biggest thing for me was probably reading. But that deserved it's own post which you can read here. Physical Items Nitize mini locking carbiners. These are great. I use a tiny one as a quick release on my house and car key - if I'm leaving the house and... [Read More]
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  • Books 2025

    2025 is the year that I really became a reader. Before this year I'd never read more than 12 books in a year. I read 42 books in 2025 and, more importantly, I actually really enjoyed it. I looked forward to getting to read. My main takeaways from this have... [Read More]
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  • Post trip report - Japan

    At the last minute, I decided to take the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L on my trip to Japan. I had been using the Tom Bihn Synik 30 for a while, but I wanted to try something new. The Peak Design bag is a bit smaller and more compact, which... [Read More]
  • Packing Showdown - Travel Backpacks for Japan

    With an upcoming 17-day trip to Japan, I've been trying to nail down the perfect bag strategy. Between my partner and me, we're only checking a single suitcase (which I assume will be mostly claimed by her stuff). I generally prefer avoiding checked bags when possible. I have a few... [Read More]