Backpacking Gear List
Adventure / Outdoors James Bialczak Adventure / Outdoors James Bialczak

Backpacking Gear List

Backpacking is a great way to get out and enjoy nature. You can explore new places, see wildlife, enjoy some solitude, and even practice some great survival skills or land navigation. However, backpacking takes some planning and preparation. Here are some essential backpacking gear items that I keep in my pack, and you may consider bringing along on your next trip.

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Taking to the Skies: How Paramotors Could be used for Tactical Operations
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Taking to the Skies: How Paramotors Could be used for Tactical Operations

Paramotors are primarily used for recreational flying, however there unique capabilities can offer value in more purposeful ways. Like anything, Paramotors do have their limitations, the weather of course being a big one, but Paramotors can be and are currently being utilized for specific mission based tactical applications. With a past history and interest in technical skills and working in abnormal environments you can understand my fascination with the idea of Paramotors being used for tactical purposes. Here are 5 ways Paramotors can be, have been, or currently are being utilized as a tool in the tactical sectors.

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Travel Security & Safety
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Travel Security & Safety

Traveling is always a great time, but being in unfamiliar territory and typically living more minimalistic, brings about a set of challenges and vulnerabilities that increase the risks of trouble and mishaps. There are ways you can minimize some risks and keep yourself safer when traveling.

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DIY Paramotor Helmet Build
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DIY Paramotor Helmet Build

Paramotor helmets are a crucial piece of safety equipment but can often be expensive. Fortunately, there are some great do it yourself build options if you are handy and looking to save some cost.

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Discover Paradise: The Ultimate Florida Keys Travel Guide
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Discover Paradise: The Ultimate Florida Keys Travel Guide

With their laid-back charm, natural beauty, and adventures on both land and sea, the Florida Keys offer the perfect tropical island escape without leaving the U.S. The islands provide something for every traveler, from diving and snorkeling to cultural attractions, nature preserves, dining, and nightlife.

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Advice for Your First 100 Paramotor Flights
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Advice for Your First 100 Paramotor Flights

When you’re first getting into Paramotoring there is a lot to take in, and it’s easy to get sidetracked or distracted. Proper training from a good instructor is your first and most important step, but after the training when you are on your own, there is a speed of progression and level of respect for the sport that must be maintained in order to enjoy the sport safely. These are my recommendations and advice for your first 100 flights.

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My Favorite Apps for Paramotoring
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My Favorite Apps for Paramotoring

Paragliding and Paramotoring are awesome activities by themselves, but there are some really great apps available today that can enhance the experiences even more! From finding nearby flying locations, to tracking weather and connecting with others, mobile apps can be valuable assets to a Paragliding pilot.

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Venice Italy: Travel Guide
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Venice Italy: Travel Guide

Venice is one of the world's most beautiful cities, and it's also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Italy, with an estimated 45 million annual visitors. The city is known for its canals that criss-cross the city, as well as its historic architecture. This is my Top 10 list of things to see and do in Venice Italy!

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Parajet Maverick Review - Two Years Later!
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Parajet Maverick Review - Two Years Later!

I excitedly became a Parajet Maverick Pilot in April of 2021 just in time for the summer! My Paramotor specifically is the Parajet Maverick Moster 185 Sport MY19 with the larger fuel tank and the Polini Throttle. I had a great first year and…

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My Top 10 GoPro Accessories
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My Top 10 GoPro Accessories

I like to shoot a lot of content with GoPro’s. I use them for pretty much anything video related except those rare spontaneous circumstances when I’m caught out and about with only my phone. For anything planned, or where I think there is a chance to capture something neat, I most likely have a GoPro with me.

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Paramotor Gear Tote
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Paramotor Gear Tote

There’s nothing worse than getting out to your favorite flying location and finding out you left something important behind. To make things easy and keep my gear organized I decided to put together a “Paramotor Tote”!

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Guide to Shooting Cinematic FPV Video
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Guide to Shooting Cinematic FPV Video

Flying Cinematic FPV is a much different approach than racing or freestyle. To shoot great looking footage the flight path needs to be a smooth as possible. The three best ways to achieve the smoothest flight are to; preplan the line or flight path, adjust the rates of the quad, and be very delicate on the stick inputs.

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