As long as homo sapiens sapiens has existed, so has the vision quest, the desire to impose upon the mind a state of heightened awareness, the assumption that under certain circumstances intuitive wisdom may arise spontaneously…
The Philosophy of Travel
GREMLINS
HOW THE WATER RAT DEFEATED THE CANE TOAD By Jimmy O’Keefe Ever heard of the Rakali? Although it sounds like a Jamaican witchdoctor, it’s actually our most uncelebrated mammal. It’s the Aussie water rat, like an otter but uglier. What the Rakali lacks in looks it makes up for in...
WELCOME TO THE MACHINE – Breaking Down Duality in the Search
What does it mean to grow rich? Is it to have red-blooded adventures and to make a fortune…? Or is it, rather, to have a good family life and to be imbued with a far-reaching and intimate knowledge of one’s homeland…? Is it to retain a capacity for awe and...
SANDFIRE
ROBERT BOGUCKI’S TRIP TO THE VOID By Jimmy O’Keefe The rawest parts of Australia will screw with your head. There are even stretches of blacktop that can cause delirium – a mix of brain fog, horizon haze, and a hiccupping odometer that syncs with your heartbeat. One such place –...
THE SONG THAT DARE NOT SPEAK ITS NAME
FROM ONE LOVER TO ANOTHER AH-AH. Nothing freezes moments like sounds, and these memories are instantly reheated when we return to certain places. You might be the type who’s moved to tears by Radiohead’s ‘OK Computer’, bumping it on the car stereo on lonely nights … Or maybe you’re the...
FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT
Ratbag HQ is anywhere outdoors in Australia. We’ve got dirt under our fingernails, and we put playtime first and foremost.
@carlislerogers Checking out the new 5-door Jimny on Moreton Island.
Awesome rig. Longer wheelbase feels great off and on road. #littlelegend @suzukiqueensland
5 months ago
It's been a real honour working with the team from @oricomuhfcb and local indigenous artist Daniel Evans from @walkabout_warriors_ on the launch video for this beautiful new UHF handheld radio, the Walkabout, featuring hand-painted artwork by Daniel.
I got to spend the day with him talking about art, the medicine that the bush is for us all, and how important it is to stay connected.
Thanks to everyone at Oricom for your support and trust.
Please go check out @walkabout_warriors_ where you can learn more about Daniel's work to support youth in communities, and see more of his great artwork.
The new Walkabout is available in @supercheap_auto and @bcf.australia across Australia 👣
📷 created by @carlislerogers
5 months ago
“The future remains uncertain and so it should, for it is the canvas upon which we paint our desires. Thus always the human condition faces a beautifully empty canvas. We possess only this moment in which to dedicate ourselves continuously to the sacred presence which we share and create.”
7 months ago
I don’t know what triple-oaked means. I don’t know why it’s special if my whiskey is ‘elemental aged’.
But I do know this stuff is smoother than windswept dunes.
@bearfacewhisky #bearface
7 months ago
Living the dream somewhere between Morocco and Western Australia.
Over the years, if you're serious about escapism like we are, you end up going through a lot of gear, trying out every possible permutation of each necessity and luxury against the elements.
I've come to a place now where I can use the best gear available, and it's made my journey lighter and easier.
The new Wolfpack Pro boxes from @frontrunneraustralia embody the same indestructible ethos as the Cruiser, plus they are waterproof and stackable.
I am thoroughly impressed with the @thebushcompany 270XT awning. It is everything I always wanted: simplicity to use, rugged and reliable, and easier to pack away than any other awning I've ever had.
I never thought I'd be a rooftop camper person. I love a swag. But the new Odyssey from @jamesbaroud_aunz has just about wholly converted me. It's basically everything I love about swags (airflow, protection from the elements, lightning fast setup and packdown) with a better view.
#desertvisions #livingthedream #Ilovesanddunes
8 months ago
Cleaning the Eyre Peninsula off Dunes’ shiny new @speedy.wheels and @bfgoodrichau KM3s.
8 months ago