My Adventures

Stories from the adventures of The Wandering Leatherneck

  • New Gear for 2023: Backpacks

    As much as I love my old faithful, my personally issued ALICE Pack from my days in the military and my newly acquired ILBE ruck, I decided it was finally time to “upgrade.” Typically when people upgrade,it involves spending more money for a better quality item. For myself, upgrading takes on a different meaning. For Read more

  • Happy Easter

    While Easter, as we know it today, was never a pagan festival , its roots and many of its traditions have associations with ancient pagan customs and beliefs. According to the New Unger’s Bible Dictionary: “The word Easter is of Saxon origin, Eastra, the goddess of spring, in whose honour sacrifices were offered about Passover Read more

  • So you want to be a drone pilot… (novice edition)

    So you want to be a drone pilot… (novice edition)

    My attempt to aid new drone owners like myself to stay on the right side of the law. Read more

  • Happy St Patrick’s Day

    St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. St. Patrick’s Day 2023 will take place on Friday, March 17. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Read more

  • New Gear 2023: LiupTiuo LED Headlamp

    New Gear 2023: LiupTiuo LED Headlamp

    After testing it out, I am planning on using the 2nd one when I go camping.  I am looking forward to giving this headlamp a good field test this coming year when I go camping. Read more

  • Website changes and updates

    I’ve been working hard this week to figure out a few nuances for some of the apps and features available for my website. Hope you like the new look and layout. Read more

Remember, If I can do it, You can do it too!!!