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…anet today. Testing the MS1 Astronaut suit on a glacier in Iceland. (Photo Benjamin Pothier) There are many locations in Iceland that have terrain, geology and the intense environments that are similar enough to Mars to develop mission operations successfully. Mars missions or even long-duration lunar missions require different kinds of training, including seeing how groups work together over months and years in isolation, confinement and extreme…
Specialist Carry :: Expedition Documentarian
…sculpture, and a PhD candidate researching art and anthropology, Benjamin Pothier’s skills and curiosity have pushed him to some of the most extreme environments on our planet. His research, the core of which is “an anthropological question related to art,” has taken Pothier to the cusp of the Arctic Circle, the highest glaciers on the planet, and into the most unforgiving deserts in search of Martian landscapes here on Earth. As a researcher and…
Moon Simulation | Packing List
…va tubes in Iceland in July and test an astronaut habitat inside those amazing natural caves. Many thanks to regular contributor, Benjamin Pothier for this article….
My Techwear Packing List
…you may not have heard of). So we reached out to Expedition Documentarian Benjamin Pothier, a man who often finds himself in demanding and diverse environments, to share his ace techwear packing list… As an Expedition Documentarian, a PhD researcher in Anthropology and a recently elected international fellow member of the Explorers Club (NYC), I’ve had experience packing for a wide range of trips. These included venturing to the driest desert on…
Packing List | Moon Mission Simulation in Underground Lava Tube
…e Moab desert for the SMOPS Space Medicine Operations mission. Many thanks to photographer, filmmaker, and all-round adventurer, Dr Benjamin Pothier, for the above post….
Mars Mission Simulation | Packing List
…use it with some of my favorite BAGJACK accessories and attachments for my daily commute to my producer’s office. Many thanks to Benjamin Pothier for this article….
Global Exploration Summit Packing List
…k to explore more of what this jewel of an island in the middle of the Atlantic has to offer. Many thanks to regular contributor, Benjamin Pothier for this article….
Packing List | World’s Biggest Salt Desert
…ing environments, anthropologist, photographer, filmmaker, and adventurer, Benjamin Pothier, shares his packing list for venturing into the Rann of Kutch. Due to my previous experiences in extreme environments reporting Moon and Mars missions simulations, I was recently sent on assignment as a photographer and journalist for a French printed magazine considered by the New York Times as “one of the world’s best outlets for photojournalism”, to cove…
The 30 Best Men’s Minimalist Backpacks for Everyday Carry
…eatherproof build you don’t need to worry about unexpected showers. A.P.C. Benjamin Backpack (US$ 205) The A.P.C. Benjamin Backpack exudes French chic and a sophisticated feel with its Italian herringbone woollen material. Frequently used items can be stored in the front pocket for convenient access and an interior pocket provides an additional option for organization. Arc’teryx Granville Backpack (US$ 225) The Granville combines solid weatherproo…
Drive By :: Shasta Weather Defense
…ft trips. The type of activity that is more about the waterproof abilities of the pack instead of the carrying, but it wasn’t bad at that either. — This Drive By was a guest post from by Benjamin Landry. A man from The Northwoods, Ben enjoys canoeing, hiking, and biking. He also likes designing the products that make that stuff fun….
Our Team’s Favorite Bags Under $100
…h | David Vo Picking a favorite bag under $100 is harder than you think. A benjamin is not a small amount of money for a pack but there are not a large number of quality options. Luckily, one of my favorite carry brands, Osprey, has it covered with their Daylite Cinch. I tested out the Ash Mamba Black colorway, which I think is both subtle but also fun with the little hits of accented color. The Daylite Cinch is a 15L pack measuring about 16 inche…
12 Best Dive Watches Under $500
…ou want to score excellent value for money, Casio delivers for less than a Benjamin. The MDV106-1A features a stylish black and silver stainless steel face, paired with a resin watch strap. Offering water resistance up to 200 meters and a battery life of around three years, this is a great budget-friendly option if you’re ready to dip a toe in the dive watch scene. Orient Kamasu II (US$255) Quality Japanese watchmaker Orient offers a classic but s…