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Ryan Johnson

digital work, analog life

  • May 19, 2022

    Joining search and rescue part three: old trucks (and old shoulders)

    Following my shoulder surgery in December, and subsequent physical therapy, I’m preparing to return to search and rescue by equipping my old truck.

  • Apr 27, 2022

    Here we go again

    Five years ago I explained why I was leaving Facebook. This time, with the last remaining social media account I had, I’m tired of explaining.

  • Mar 28, 2022

    Favorite gear: Swiss Army rucksacks

    I’ve owned the iconic ‘salt and pepper’ Swiss rucksack for over 20 years, but just recently learned the reason for its legendary canvas weave.

  • Feb 19, 2022

    The 10 best books I read in 2021

    It was another pandemic year, and I was sidelined with a surgery for the latter months, so I had plenty of time to read in 2021. I read more fiction this year than any year before, and my list of favorites reflects that.

  • Oct 30, 2021

    Joining search and rescue part two: gear

    I’ve been onboarding to a search and rescue team over the past few months. We’re required to have 55 specific pieces of gear. Here’s what I chose for required gear.

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