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

Jessa Williams is the founder of Intrsxtn Surf, a Los Angeles-based surf collective dedicated to empowering Black women and women of color through surfing. After discovering the ocean as a space for healing and self-discovery, she launched Intrsxtn just one year after learning to surf. Since then, she has introduced hundreds of women to the waves, creating a supportive community that challenges traditional surf culture and celebrates inclusivity, resilience, and joy in the water.

Connect with Jessa:

• Instagram
• Intrsxtn Surf website & Instagram

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

Melissa Arnot Reid is a legendary American mountaineer, adventure guide, and author who has summited Mount Everest six times—more than any other American woman. She was the first American woman to climb and descend Everest without supplemental oxygen, pushing the limits of human endurance. Through extreme challenges and high-risk climbs, Melissa has found strength, resilience, and purpose in the mountains.

Connect with Melissa:

• Website
• Instagram
• Substack
• Grab a copy of Melissa's book, Enough

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

David Kilgore has been a lifelong runner who found his stride in the world of ultra marathons in his 20s. Rather than pursue running as his sole profession, he charted a unique course— joining the early team at On Running while continuing to compete at an elite level. From setting records to winning the Great World Race twice, David's journey has made him a standout in the global running community.

Connect with David:

• Instagram

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

Ayesha McGowan went from teaching music and delivering packages on a bike to shattering barriers in professional cycling, becoming the first African American female road cyclist in 2021. Though health challenges led to early retirement, Ayesha is now focused on empowering women of color in cycling and expanding access to the sport.

Connect with Ayesha:

• Instagram
• A Quick Brown Fox website

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

Shyanne Orvis is a Colorado-based fly fishing guide and content creator whose deep connection to nature shapes both her career and her approach to motherhood. From the rivers of Carbondale to destinations around the world, she’s building an inclusive community on the water—inviting more women to experience the transformative power of fly fishing.

Connect with Shyanne:

• Website
• Instagram

Purchase tickets to Outside Festival 2025

Thank you to our sponsors:

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

Harvey Lewis is an elite ultra runner and Guinness World Record holder for most laps completed at Big’s Backyard Ultra, a race where athletes run a 4.167-mile loop every hour until only one remains. Known for his endurance, strategy, and mental resilience, Lewis has become a defining figure in the world of ultra distance running.

Connect with Harvey:

• Instagram

If you enjoyed this episode, listen to Winning the Triple Crown of Ultra Running with Courtney Dauwalter

Purchase tickets to Outside Festival 2025

Thank you to our sponsors:

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