Jeff Fabiszewski – Florida O.A.T.S.

Outdoor Reflections…

The Black Bag in Every Kayak

A Maine island, a Scout troop, and the ordinary work of being a good guest A black dry bag is an unlikely thing to remember fondly. Especially this particular bag.…

Heritage & the Old Ways

The Breton Cap: From Portsmouth’s Sailors to John Lennon’s Abbey Road

10 Oct 202614 Oct 2026

A Sea Scout Journey Through England, Maritime Traditions, Gilwell Park, and a Little Unexpected Attention at Abbey Road By Jeffrey John FabiszewskiFloridaOATS | October 2026 Some souvenirs end up on…

Self Reliance & Stewardship

🧑‍🏫 Teaching Others to Do This Safely and Confidently

15 Jul 202514 Oct 2026

From Lone Wolf to Leader: Turning Skills Into Shared Confidence You’ve built the skills. You’ve weathered storms, foraged meals, and navigated off-grid with precision.Now it’s time to teach others—and not…

Self Reliance & Stewardship

🌿 Florida-Specific Wild Edibles and Foraging Tips

8 Jul 202514 Oct 2026

Backcountry Nutrition, Hurricane Resilience, and Bushcraft Mastery – One Plant at a Time Florida's wild is edible—if you know where to look. From sun-blasted coastal hammocks to shady cypress knees,…

Self Reliance & Stewardship

🌀 How to Prep for Hurricanes While Adventuring

1 Jul 202514 Oct 2026

Survive, Adapt, and Keep Moving When the Storm Hits Florida adventuring doesn’t stop just because hurricane season starts. For overlanders, paddlers, and bushcrafters, it shouldn’t—but it does mean your trip…

Self Reliance & Stewardship

🛖⚡ Shelter Setups that Blend Speed and Safety

24 Jun 202514 Oct 2026

Because Mother Nature Doesn’t Wait for You to Find Your Tent Poles When overlanding meets bushcraft, your shelter isn’t just where you sleep—it’s your first line of defense against exposure,…

The Backcountry Kitchen

🍲🚙 Real Meal Plans for Long-Haul, Off-Grid Travel

17 Jun 202514 Oct 2026

Fueling the Journey with Purpose, Flavor, and Self-Reliance When you’re miles from the nearest gas station—and even farther from a grocery store—your food plan becomes more than a menu. It…

Self Reliance & Stewardship

🚙🌿 Overland Meets Bushcraft: Mastering the Art of Mobile Self-Reliance

10 Jun 202514 Oct 2026

When the road ends and the trail begins, a new kind of adventure takes over—one where the vehicle is your mule, the forest is your pantry, and your skills are…

Outdoor Reflections

🎦Paddling Through Story: Environmental Films That Inspire Adventure and Awareness

7 May 202514 Oct 2026

When I’m not on the trail or paddling remote rivers, I’m usually recharging—and like many adventurers, I sometimes find that stillness through film recharges me. Over the years, I’ve curated…

Self Reliance & Stewardship

🩹No Blister Monday

30 Apr 202514 Oct 2026

Blisters in the Wild: Small Injury, Big Problem In the wilderness, it’s often the smallest injuries that can derail a trip—and blisters are a prime example. Whether you're portaging a…