by Eric Lillstrom | Oct 30, 2018 | Pro Tips, Uncategorized
Long days of flying are probably the biggest downside to traveling. Cramped seats, long layovers, stressfully short connections and time changes can all make for a bad day. Here are a few travel tips I use to make those long haul days a little easier and more...
by Eric Lillstrom | Feb 28, 2017 | Polar, Pro Tips, Uncategorized
The Polar Sleeping System The quality of your sleep can make or break any expedition and when the temperature outside is -40 (°F or °C) with howling wind, getting good sleep can be a real challenge. Here are a few tips on how to catch some quality Zzz’s on the polar...
by Eric Lillstrom | Sep 14, 2016 | Expeditions, Pro Tips, Sponsors
The world of expeditioning is not limited to those with deep pockets. There are many ways to fund the expedition of your dreams. I got in touch with an expert on the subject of getting sponsored. Jeff Blumenfeld, founder of Expedition News and author of Get Sponsored:...
by Eric Lillstrom | Sep 13, 2016 | Crete Circumnaviagtion, Kayaking, Pro Tips
Blog If you’ve ever had to “go” when you’re offshore in your kayak, then you know that it can be a bit of a challenge. I will humbly admit that I’ve performed the easy half of an eskimo roll on more than one occasion while trying to vacate my bladder from the cockpit....