eturnerx 3Speak Podcast

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/kcubcpur I went for a scout today looking for flight spots. I've wanted to capture this stormwater sump/wetland for some time because it could be fantastic. This was my first attempt, and I learned a lot. Firstly, I want to fly lower to avoid vegetation. I should also take more care where I position because I had a feeble signal for much of the run. That meant I...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/wqxqiusg In this Lightweight Travel Tip I discuss mint oil. I carry this primarily for migraine relief (works for me, but ymmv) and it has a lot of other uses. Mint oil isn't the best for all these uses, but it's often still better than nothing. Lightweight Travel Tips is a series of short videos where I showcase the lightweight travel philosophy by discussing sp...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/ovdmiaja In this Lightweight Travel Tip I talk about alternatives to shaving gels and cremes. I don't carry these items anmore because I make do with whatever I can find when I arrive. As long as it creates a bit of lubrication to help the balde glide, it's good enough. I have used soap, but I don't recommend his because it dries out the skin. If the hotel suppli...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/wnzowhzz In this Lightweight Travel Tip I discuss how I use items I carry for basic first aid. Most of this comes from my back-country experience where good-enough is good enough. So, I present this video not as advice, but in how I think through common media situations and how I would approach them. If you have access to a proper medical kit then do use it. The...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/evbbvrlx In this Lightweight Travel Tip we talk about the just in case items. When encountering strange cuisine or uncertain hygenie, you might want to take an anti-diarrhea medication. But, there's no need to carry a full box! Cut a couple of tablets away an use those. Not shown in the video, but I do like to round the corners. As a urban traveller, two tablets...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/azcbgajz In this Lightweight Travel Tip we look at replacing that folder of travel documents with electronic things instead. It used to be compulsory to have documents in hard copy form, but nowadays it's easier to go paperless. Almost - you still need your passport. While a single sheet of paper weighs little, a lot of paper can quickly add up. Itineraries, tick...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/jzotjvoi In this Lightweight Travel Tip we discuss medications. Again, take just what you need with a day or two extra in case of delay. Medicines might not be easily available at your destination - what with different prescription laws, language barriers and different names for things. I prefer to carry the prescription notice in paper form just in case I'm aske...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/yzoobchf In this Lightweight Travel Tip we discuss incliment weather like wind and rain. As an outdoors person I always take something for wind and rain and, even though I didn't expect much rain on a trip to Mexico, I still had to take some rain protection. If I'm expecting rain, of course I'd take something more suitable. However, these dollar store ponchos wor...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/bhudksvv In this Lightweight Travel Tip I show how I carry small amounts of medical tape and duck tape. Both items are extremely useful and I use a bit almost every trip. But, there's no need to carry full rolls. My hands are quite large and most pens are quite small for me to hold, so I make the pen more ergonomic by wrapping some tape around it. I deliberately...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/qsxdkuyo In this Lightweight Travel Tip I go to the extreme. Yes, I actually did this on my last long trip and nobody complained about my hair. I know a comb is light and you'll put into in a toiletries bag so it's not much to think about. But, in the lightweight travel mindset you should consider all items as probably optional if you approach their utility in a...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/lszmjnpq In this Lightweight Travel Tip we look at toothpaste. I like using dry tabs instead of wet paste. Tabs weigh much less and you can make your own by squeezing paste drops onto greaseproof paper and drying. I wrap in a tissue and put into a zip-lock bag. Because these aren't gels you might not have to declare tabs. If you know your hotel/airline will suppl...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/ncwjlrcp In this Lightweight Travel Tip we talk male grooming. An electric razor is heavy. Disposible razors are a good choice and, with some care, the heads are replaceable. On a two week trip, I took one disposible razor and two spare heads I took from other liberated razors. Lightweight Travel Tips is a series of short videos where I showcase the lightweight t...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/uggfqbfs In this Lightweight Travel Tip we look at powerbanks. If you're travelling near civilisation then you can probably leave the powerbank behind and just use your wall-charger. If you do take a powerbank then it might not need to be so high capacity and so you can save some weight. Lightweight Travel Tips is a series of short videos where I showcase the lig...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/zexvftxq In this Lightweight Travel Tip we discuss minimising electronic devices. These days a mid-range mobile phone is very powerful and you can do almost anything - including editing video. Add in a lightweight keyboard, maybe a mouse too. With a docking station, you can use the hotel TV as a monitor. So, you probably can get away without a laptop or tablet. B...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/ziruzemn In this Lightweight Travel Tip we look at standardising chargers. Nowadays almost everything consumer charges using USB-C but that wasn't always the case. So, you can probably carry a single charger and cable. Same goes for batteries - try to buy devices that use the same batteries and then you don't need to keep many spares around. Lightweight Travel Ti...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/enbelvcy In this Lightweight Travel Tip we look at flexible clothing. An active-wear t-shirt with a collar and in a dark colour is extremely flexible because it can fit into sporty, everyday and smart-casual events. Of course, if the mayor invites you to dinner you might have to rent a suit - but what are the chances? Lightweight Travel Tips is a series of short...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/brtsdnfz In this Lightweight Travel Tip I suggest putting bulking/heavy items in the bottom of the bag to save space. While this doesn't directly save weight on the item, it does mean you can take a smaller, and probably lighter, bag. Lightweight Travel Tips is a series of short videos where I showcase the lightweight travel philosophy by discussing specific situ...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/tcwczoog In this Lightweight Travel Tip I talk about why I love merino wool t-shirts and wool in general. Wool is one of those fabrics that has a wide comfortable temperature range, is smell resistent and doesn't might getting a little damp. Merino wool is great warmth for very little weight. Almost all of my socks are merino wool for this reason. Lightweight Tra...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/uybbnqxw In this Lightweight Travel Tip we look at how a lightweight clothes line and a willingness to do a bit of laundry in the evening means you need very little clothing on even very long trips. I do mine in the hotel room basin. Lightweight Travel Tips is a series of short videos where I showcase the lightweight travel philosophy by discussing specific situa...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/dbhxbflu In this Lightweight Travel Tip we talk about what is essential and what is not. The amount of essentials is very small - maybe it'll fit in your pockets and you won't need a bag at all. I haven't gone that extreme, but it is a good baseline to start from. Lightweight Travel Tips is a series of short videos where I showcase the lightweight travel philosop...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/gynomraq In this Lightweight Travel Tip explain how having too many options will overload your bag. By tuning items specifically for the trip, you can save a lot of weight and space. The example here is a travel power adaptor or USB charger, but the principle applies to makeup, clothing, cameras etc. By tuning your pack list to your trip, you can eliminate unnece...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/gryikrxp Here's an afternoon stroll around the park with Miko and Momo the labradors filmed on the [HoverAir X1](https://thehover.com/) flying camera. I hope you find it relaxing. This is a three-jobs-at-once situation. I get to exercise myself, walk the dogs and try out the new drone's various features. I plan to take this drone to HiveFest, so it'll be good to...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/dsqsecnj Labrador Miko's favourite non-eating activity is chasing drones. And, drone "THD", an EMax Tinyhawk III, has been his prey of choice. I managed to capture THD's final flight on my goggles DVR. The flight starts with Momo having a couple of leaps at the drone. Miko likes to sit behind to drone as it launches from the back of the sofa. I'm glad Momo has st...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/ypruaeur Yay, you get production notes. I will take you through my journey of creating a short video using PowerDirector on Android, shot with an InstaGo 360 X2 camera and a Samsung Mobile Phone. The focal point of my video was the Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo, a remarkable part of Maruyama Park. My goal was to capture my take on the essence and energy of this hist...

https://3speak.tv/watch?v=eturnerx/posfylll This video is my tribute to Horotiu Dog Park, which was opened on a site leased for 25 years from a local factory and has now ended so the factory can expand. ## Poem Today I spied a rainbow and sped straight through the gate, Sprinted down the green and made a good escape. I find my favourite place where paradise licks earth, Here is space - I run for a...