I am in the last days I'll be in Anchorage. I have a few more things to film and edit before I head down to Whittier, Alaska. I still have to make a repair to my trailer bag. The crash I had in Cooper Landing could have been worse. I am going to fix it with zip ties.
Out Of The Wild: An Alaskan's Adventure To Find America
My name is John. I was born and raised in Alaska. I have been hearing how the American Dream is no longer possible for my generation; how the pursuit of a college education will leave my peers and me in crippling debt; and America is no longer the beacon of hope it once was. Too many of my generation believe what they are hearing. I am not going to surrender to such news.
Using my bicycle, a tent, and a camera I will tell this story in a documentary I call “Finding My America”. I will begin in my hometown of Kodiak, Alaska on May 22, 2012. I am partnering with small businesses that will sponsor this trip. I am working with many Subway restaurant owners who are sponsoring me in exchange for a commercial I will make and post on the Internet.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
The First Subway In Alaska
I am in the last days I'll be in Anchorage. I have a few more things to film and edit before I head down to Whittier, Alaska. I still have to make a repair to my trailer bag. The crash I had in Cooper Landing could have been worse. I am going to fix it with zip ties.
3 comments:
Hi John, I have a few thoughts to pass to you regarding your video blogging and how to do it. I'm not sure what kind of equipment programs you are using but you might give Full Sail Media Department a call and explain what you are up against. They might be able to give you some incredible pointers, especially since you are going to be one of their students.
As for your bag, I don't think ties are going to work in your situation considering the miles ahead of you and the continuous strain on that net bag. Is it possible to get a leather bag that will straddle your bike?? If not, at least get a flex trash liner and put inside the net bag and repack your stuff inside the liner. Once it is in there, duct tape all around the bottom and side of the exterior of net bag where the hole is and that will act as a nice and firm reinforcement.
No leather. Heavy, will get wet, too cumbersome. That dive bag fabric can be stitched. Make it sturdy.
Thanks for you solutions! I'll definitely need some as I try to fix the tear!
And the problems aren't major, they just set back a couple minutes :/
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