Gift Guide for Travelers and Road Trippers
This is our first gift guide for travelers and road trippers.
These are items we have purchased at our own expense for use on road trips, travels, or to keep nearby in case of emergency.
This video does not contain any paid promotions or paid product endorsements.
Please note these are not affiliate links. These links are cited below to help you locate the recommended items.
You may be able to find the same or similar items for a lower price from another seller. Please do your own due diligence before purchasing.
We make no money off of these recommendations.
1) Micro fiber towel and wash cloth - under $25
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KX3B8PO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
1) Mercury Tactical Hanging Military Toiletry Shave Kit -- under $60
https://www.uspatriottactical.com/mercury-tactical-hanging-military-toiletry-shave-kit/9907-MUL.html
3) Magic Mount for Smartphone - under $40
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B079W8QKPF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
4) National Parks of America (lonely planet) (book)
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/1760340642/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
5) Sunpak Mini Tripod - under $30
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sunpak-platinumplus-flexible-tripod-black/6345147.p?skuId=6345147&ref=NS&loc=101&ref=212&loc=1&msclkid=04c27eb75e5317a4bc8a1f01aec8e9a3&gclid=04c27eb75e5317a4bc8a1f01aec8e9a3&gclsrc=3p.ds
6) GoPro Grab Bag - under $30
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCKO9IK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7) Atlas Obscura (book) - used or new
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0761169083/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
8) Ridgid 18V Lithium Ion Brushless Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit - under $200 for the kit
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18V-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Drill-Driver-and-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-w-2-1-5-Ah-Batteries-Charger-and-Bag-R9603/301853891?mtc=Shopping-VF-F_D25T-B-D25T-025_009_PORT_POWER-RIDGID-NA-NA-SMART-2231655-WF-PortablePower_PL2&cm_mmc=Shopping-VF-F_D25T-B-D25T-025_009_PORT_POWER-RIDGID-NA-NA-SMART-2231655-WF-PortablePower_PL2-71700000087268846-58700007427932982-92700066666221071&msclkid=eeaf5d8f733c1c1e40953c39820255f7&gclid=eeaf5d8f733c1c1e40953c39820255f7&gclsrc=3p.ds
9) Mr Buddy Flex Heater
https://smile.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-MH11BFLEX-Portable-Propane/dp/B088ZXN7DH/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=mr+buddy+flex+heater&qid=1639379315&sr=8-1
10) Jackery Explorer 1000 and Solar Panels
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08P2Q83BY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thank You for Watching!
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Texas - San Antonio to Waxahachie on Interstate 35 North
This video shows our journey from San Antonio, Texas to Waxahachie, Texas as we drove North on Interstate 35.
Music Credits (in order of appearance):
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3428-beach-bum
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3453-blue-ska
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Cool Rock by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3552-cool-rock
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4781-degenerate-blues
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6332-forest-walk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
How it Begins by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3887-how-it-begins
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hotrock by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3886-hotrock
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Iron Bacon by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3925-iron-bacon
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Pleasant Porridge by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7614-pleasant-porridge
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Pulse by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Sax, Rock, and Roll by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4324-sax-rock-and-roll
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4624-whiskey-on-the-mississippi
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
White by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4626-white
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Your Big Rock Concert by WinnieTheMoog
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6994-your-big-rock-concert
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Mountain Walk by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6382-mountain-walk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Nile's Blues by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4134-nile-s-blues
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
OctoBlues by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4152-octoblues
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Light Awash by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3978-light-awash
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
On My Way by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Autumn Walk by Alexander Nakarada
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7434-autumn-walk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
To skip to the beginning of each song during the video:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod (0:20)
Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod (0:38)
Blue Ska by Kevin MacLeod (1:30)
Cool Rock by Kevin MacLeod (3:57)
Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada (7:26)
Forest Walk by Alexander Nakarada (10:20)
How it Begins by Kevin MacLeod (13:58)
Hotrock by Kevin MacLeod (17:08)
Iron Bacon by Kevin MacLeod (20:32)
Pleasant Porridge by Kevin MacLeod (21:28)
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod (24:20)
Pulse by Kevin MacLeod (27:23)
Sax, Rock, and Roll by Kevin MacLeod (30:19)
Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod (33:43)
Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod (36:46)
White by Kevin MacLeod (40:03)
Your Big Rock Concert by WinnieTheMoog (43:07)
Mountain Walk by Alexander Nakarada (45:21)
Nile's Blues by Kevin MacLeod (49:55)
OctoBlues by Kevin MacLeod (52:29)
Light Awash by Kevin MacLeod (56:41)
On My Way by Kevin MacLeod (1:03:43)
Autumn Walk by Alexander Nakarada (1:07:58)
Many thanks to Kevin MacLeod, Alexander Nakarada, and WinnieTheMoog.
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Scuba Diving at Electric Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
This is a video of our scuba dive at Electric Beach on Oahu, Hawaii in March 2021.
I used a GoPro Hero7 Black to take the underwater video.
We saw several interesting underwater creatures:
Small school of fish (6:09)
Water Pipes (6:32)
Sea Turtle appears (13:00)
Spotted Pufferfish (8:48)
Depth and Air Check #1 (9:50)
Big school of fish (10:15)
Sea Turtle returns (14:59)
Tower and cage (19:49)
Brain Coral (23:53)
Needlefish/Cornetfish (not sure) (28:10)
Baby Spotted Eel (34:03)
Music Credits:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Channel Trailer Three - Quiescent Traveler
This is the third prototype for a channel trailer.
I added Charlie into this video. Also, it has color correction applied so the color should be more consistent during all the city walking portions.
Thank you for viewing, we hope you enjoyed it.
We appreciate all feedback!! Thank you for subscribing.
Music Credits:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Channel Trailer Two - Quiescent Traveler
Second trailer for the Quiescent Traveler channel.
This one has no color correction applied.
Thank you for viewing, we hope you enjoyed it.
We appreciate all feedback!! Thank you for subscribing.
Music Credits:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Channel Trailer One for Quiescent Traveler
This is the first official trailer for the Quiescent Traveler channel.
Oahu, Hawaii (0:01)
Kaneohe Bay (0:02)
Landing at Honolulu International Airport (0:05)
Waikiki Beach (0:08)
Hawaiian Coat of Arms at Iolani Palace Gate (0:14)
King Kamehameha Statue in Honolulu (0:15)
Popular Beach on Windward Side of Oahu (0:17)
Dole Plantation (0:20)
Manoa Falls / Arboretum (0:22)
Sandy beach area at Pearl Harbor (0:24)
Floating dock with sailboats at Pearl Harbor (0:27)
Snorkeling at Electric Beach (0:30)
Scuba at Electric Beach (0:39)
Green Sea Turtle (0:39)
Brain coral and Hawaiian reef fish at Electric Beach (0:48)
Spotted Eel at Electric Beach (0:51)
Byodo-In Buddhist Temple (0:55)
Ringing the bell at the Buddhist Temple (1:00)
Carved Tiki statues in Laie, Oahu (1:12)
Fun with the Jeep at Kaena Point (1:14)
White Plumeria flowers (1:28)
Green World Coffee Farm near Haleiwa, Oahu (1:29)
Highway 120 Entrance to Yosemite National Park (1:31)
Yosemite National Park sign (1:40)
Yosemite Valley drive (1:41)
Yosemite Falls (1:49)
Mist Trail (1:55)
Yellow Daffodils (2:14)
California State Capitol building in Sacramento, California (2:16)
Sundial Bridge in Redding, California over the Sacramento River (2:18)
Morro Bay, California with Morro Rock in the distance (2:20)
University of Oregon campus located in Eugene, Oregon (2:22)
Oregon Coast (2:31)
Oregon politics (sign in shop window) (2:35)
Driving East on Interstate 40 toward Arizona (2:39)
Reno Balloon Festival set-up and mass ascension (2:42)
Kingman, Arizona on Halloween 2020 and politics a few days before the Presidential Election (2:47)
New Mexico (2:52)
Driving East across Texas on Interstate 40 (2:59)
Slug Bug Ranch (3:06)
Cadillac Ranch (3:14)
2nd Amendment Cowboy (3:22)
Tennessee State Capitol building located in Nashville, Tennessee (3:30)
Nashville, Tennessee (3:30)
Farms in Kentucky (3:36)
Kentucky politics (bumper sticker) (3:38)
Heinz Field (football stadium) located in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (3:43)
Crossing one of the many, many bridges in Pittsburg, PA (3:46)
Music Credits (3:53)
Music Credits:
Iron Bacon by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3925-iron-bacon
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Quiescent Traveler - Channel Introduction - First Prototype
We wanted to produce a very short, high-energy introduction to our channel as a video introduction for each new video.
This is our first prototype for this concept.
Thank you for viewing, we hope you enjoyed it.
We appreciate all feedback!! Thank you for subscribing.
Music Credits:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Dynamic Hover Test of DJI Mavic Air 2
This is a hover test of the Mavic Air 2 showing its hover capability. In this video I push on the drone while it is hovering to see how it responds.
I use an Apple iPad 10.2 as the video display for my Mavic Air 2. It works great.
I am an FAA licensed remote pilot.
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San Francisco Cityscape #1 portfolio
A virtual tour of the city of San Francisco and the surrounding area including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. This tour includes aerial photos taken before 2010.
Prints of these photographs are available here:
https://dwporter.smugmug.com/DW-Porter-Folder/San-Francisco/
Music:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Pulse by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Golden Gate Bridge portfolio
Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge from my collection.
Prints of these photographs are available here:
https://dwporter.smugmug.com/DW-Porter-Folder/Golden-Gate-Bridge/
Music Credits:
Pulse by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Grand Canyon National Park portfolio
A virtual tour of my Grand Canyon National Park portfolio of photographs.
Prints of these photos are available here:
https://dwporter.smugmug.com/DW-Porter-Folder/Grand-Canyon/
Music:
Virtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumenti
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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DJI Mavic Air 2 - Hover Test #2
This is a short video showing a DJI Mavic Air 2 while it is hovering on a calm day (no wind).
I use an Apple iPad 10.2 with my DJI Mavic Air 2 and it works great!
Music:
Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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DJI Mavic Air 2 - Launching and Landing
A short video showing the launch and landing of a DJI MAVIC AIR 2 drone.
I use an Apple iPad 10.2 with my DJI MAVIC AIR 2 drone and it works great.
I am an FAA licensed Remote Pilot.
Music:
Iron Bacon by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3925-iron-bacon
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Pulse by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Hotrock by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3886-hotrock
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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DJI Mavic Air 2 - Hover Test #1
A short video showing a DJI Mavic Air 2 in a hover on a calm day.
I use an Apple iPad 10.2 with my DJI Mavic Air 2 and it works great!
Music:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Duquesne Incline, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
A short video showing the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh, PA.
Music:
Pulse by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4250-pulse
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Commitment to Audio - Shinto Shrine
A short video of our time trying to take audio recordings at the Byodo-In Temple in Kaneohe, Oahu.
Music Credits:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Snorkeling at Electric Beach - Oahu, Hawaii
A video of Steve and Dave snorkeling at Electric Beach, Oahu. This was Dave's first experience at Electric Beach and was in preparation for scuba diving there later in the week.
Music Credits:
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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DJI Mavic Air 2 - Hover Test #3
This video shows a DJI Mavic Air 2 hovering on a calm day.
I use an iPad 10.2 with my DJI Mavic Air 2. It works great!
Music:
How it Begins by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3887-how-it-begins
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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