Wild & Outside Life is too short to spend inside

Susanna and Richard Rodriguez

Life is too short to spend inside

We are married digital nomads who would rather be on a trail, under the stars, paddling a quiet river, or chasing snow than sitting still for too long.

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6 years living and working on the road
5 years married, still saying yes to detours
Any season hikes, paddles, snow days, and camp nights
Home base the United States, with plenty still to discover
Travel journals, camera gear, and coffee laid out before a day outside

About us

Hi, we are Susanna and Richard.

Married five years and digital nomads for six, we started chasing the outdoors together after meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, getting married in Bali, and spending years wandering through Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe.

These days we are back in the United States, which keeps reminding us that there is so much to explore in our own backyard. We hike, camp, kayak, snowboard, ski, snowshoe, and say yes to just about any adventure that sounds memorable.

If you ever meet us out in the wild, say hi. We probably have trail mix to share.

How we like to get outside

Not extreme. Just out there.

We are not here to make adventure feel intimidating. We like trips that are beautiful, a little messy, and easy to imagine yourself trying.

Trail mornings

Coffee, a weather check, and the optimistic belief that we packed enough snacks.

Camp nights

Simple dinners, dusty boots, and the kind of tired that feels earned.

Snow days

Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and warming back up as soon as possible.

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What you will find here

Practical recommendations, trip ideas, and friendly notes from two people who are still learning every time they head outside.

Pack smarter Gear Guide Backpacks, camp sleep systems, clothing, and the essentials we would rather not leave behind. Useful apps Outdoor Tech Trail maps, camping tools, route planning, and a few apps that make wild places easier to explore. Trip ideas Best Adventures A running list of hikes, paddles, dives, snowy escapes, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Field notes Blog Camping guides, campfire basics, trip ideas, and field notes from the parts of a trip people actually ask about.

Adventure we keep talking about

Gorges Du Verdon

Turquoise water, limestone cliffs, and a relaxed paddle that still feels wildly memorable.

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A few favorites

Gear we'd start with

Lightweight, functional, and durable is the sweet spot. Start here when you want fewer packing regrets and more room for snacks.

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One-bag weekends

Aer Travel Pack 2

A clean, city-to-trail travel pack for organized digital-nomad packing.

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Photo-heavy trips

Peak Design Travel Backpack

Flexible access and tidy organization for camera gear, layers, and laptop days.

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Durable travel

GORUCK GR2

A rugged hauler when the plan includes airports, gravel roads, and plenty of miles.

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Trip sparks

Adventures on our someday list

Some are close to home, some are not. All of them have the right mix of beauty, movement, and story.

Arizona

Grand Canyon Rafting

A river-level way to experience the canyon, with long days on the water and nights under desert stars.

Grand Canyon Rafting

Fresh field notes

We are turning the first campfire stories into useful articles.

The blog starts with safety basics, better campfires, and the little things that make a night outside more fun.

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