Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikepacking and packrafting to camping with kids and dispersed car camping.

Felicia Fullwood is an adventure photographer and van lifer who left her corporate career to embrace the freedom of dispersed camping (also known as wild camping) and life on the road. Since her first wild camping trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, she’s built a thriving platform as a content creator, blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. On YouTube and Instagram, Felicia shares practical advice and inspiration for fellow travelers navigating van life and off-grid camping.

Connect with Felicia:

• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube

Gear & Apparel Mentioned:

• Mountain Bike
• Paddle Board
• Ooni pizza Oven
• Bucket Toilet
• Garmin InReach Mini
• The Public Lands app
• onX Offroad is the app

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

Adam Polikiewicz-Mesa is an endurance mountain athlete and bikepacker who has explored remote regions across Latin America and the U.S. After graduating college, he turned down a financial consulting career to pursue a transformative journey on two wheels. Now a full-time athlete and visual storyteller, Adam documents his adventures through Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil, capturing the landscapes, cultures, and people he encounters. His work blends endurance travel with powerful storytelling that inspires connection and exploration.

Connect with Adam:

• Website
• Instagram

Photo credit: Leonardo Brasil

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®
• Benchmade

Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikepacking and packrafting to camping with kids and dispersed car camping.

Kevin Frias is a cyclist and bikepacker who's taken on multi-day adventures through deserts, mountains, and everything in between. Whether he's navigating gnarly weather or unexpected setbacks, Kevin brings a steady optimism to the ride. His motto? A good map and a good attitude can take you a long way. In this episode, Kevin breaks down the essentials of bikepacking—from planning your first trip to the gear he trusts most on the trail.

Connect with Kevin:

• Instagram
• YouTube

Gear & Apparel Mentioned:

• Gravel Bikes
• Mountain Bikes
• Backpacking Tents
• Hammock tent
• Daypacks
• Panniers
• Jetboil
• Dry Bags
• Zpacks Tent & Sleeping Quilt
• NEMO Tensor Sleeping Pad
• Katadyn BeFree Water Filter
• Sleeping Bag Liner
• Bike Patch Kit
• Bike tools

Check out this Bikepacking Checklist!

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

Mina Guli is a water advocate and ultrarunner who has dedicated her life to solving one of the world’s most urgent issues—the global water crisis. She runs marathons all over the world to raise awareness, logging thousands of miles across deserts and along rivers to change the way people, companies, and governments think about water.

Connect with Mina:

• Website
• Instagram

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®
• Ocean Bottle

Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikepacking and packrafting to camping with kids and dispersed car camping.

Hailey Terry is a mom of three young kids who shares her family's outdoor adventures online. In this episode, Hailey teaches us that with a little preparation and a go-with-the-flow mindset, camping with younger kids can be both manageable and magical.

Gear & Apparel Mentioned:

• Tents
• Kid’s sleeping bags
• Baby carriers
• Trail Magik Kid Carrier
• Yoto Player
• Mountain House backpacking meals
• Spork

Connect with Hailey:

• Website
• Instagram

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

Lise Wortley retraces the footsteps of historical women explorers whose achievements have long been overlooked. To fully immerse herself in their experiences, she replicates the clothing and equipment used over a century ago, avoiding modern gear to see the world as they did. Through these journeys, she shines a light on their remarkable stories and brings their legacies back into focus.

Connect with Lise:

• Website
• Instagram

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®
• Ocean Bottle

Welcome to the Wild Ideas Worth Living Summer Camp Series! In these bonus episodes, we’re exploring camping beyond the traditional tent—from bikepacking and packrafting to camping with kids and dispersed car camping.

Today, we're diving into the world of water-based camping with MAK and Owen, the founders of Bound For Nowhere— a popular adventure blog, social media community, and storytelling brand.

Gear & Apparel Mentioned:

• The Packraft Handbook
• Packraft
• Deconstructed paddle
• Helmet
• Rope
• Dry bags
• PFD: Men & Women's
• Knife
• Repair kit: Tenacious Tape, Tenacious Tape mini patches, and Aquaseal Adhesive
• Compact Rescue Throw Bag
• Bedrock sandals
• Long sleeve with a hood
• Rain shell
• Broad hat
• Sunscreen

Connect with MAK & Owen:

• Website
• Instagram
• Listen to Camp Nowhere
• Watch How To Pack For Packrafting

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®

Sean Jansen, a lifelong surfer and adventurer, standup paddled over 1,000 miles along the coast of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula with his camping gear, food, and camera strapped to his board. His goal was to document the journey and raise awareness about the vaquita, an endangered porpoise native to the region.

Connect with Sean:

• Website
• Instagram
• Purchase Sean's book, Paddling with Porpoise

Thank you to our sponsors:

• Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard®
• Ocean Bottle