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Celebrate National Day of Adventure on October 14th

Authored by:
Bernard Capulong
Celebrate National Day of Adventure on October 14th

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I know you didn't print this post out to read it, so I'm going to safely assume you're reading this on a screen. Probably the same screen you stare at hours on end, day in and day out, whether it's at work or just passing time on your phone. I know, it's fun to scroll through photos of people's gear, do a little online shopping, and escape from the grind of the 9 to 5 sometimes. But if that's your idea of taking a break from it all, you can do better. Maybe it's time to unplug. For real.

What NDOA is All About

Here's a suggestion: join us in celebrating National Day of Adventure on October 14th. It's a day meant to give you a chance to log off, step away from your desk, head outdoors, and enjoy the moment. Now, I'm not saying to play hooky (but I'm not not saying it, if you get my drift) — even the tiniest departure from the norm is a step in the right direction towards a more adventurous life. If you can swing it, take a sick day! It'll be fun.

Who's Joining In

NDOA is a joint effort by our friends at Victorinox and their many partners, including Men's Journal, REI, the National Park Foundation, and more. That includes us and you too, as a member of the Everyday Carry community!

Cool Stuff to Do

So you wanna participate, but you're short on ideas for adventurous things to do? Men's Journal, Swiss Army Knife, and GearJunkie will be hosting tons of special events across the country — all of which probably beat whatever it is you'd be doing in front of a screen anyhow.

Men's Journal gives you the rundown of cool activities to do (at a discount, I might add) in different parts of the country, like rockclimbing in Brooklyn, skydiving in Austin, and paddle boarding in Marina Del Rey. Check out the full list of things to do at their Complete Event Guide.

Swiss Army Knife and GearJunkie will be hosting free #GearDrop scavenger hunts in five major cities across the country. Basically, you get to re-explore your city looking for hidden medallions you can redeem for fresh new gear. If you're into geocaching, scavenger hunts, or even Pokémon GO, this'll be a blast. Also, free gear!

Yes, There Will Be Prizes

Now that we've got you thinking about your day of adventure, we have to ask: what would you carry with you?

Think about it, snap a photo of your ideal adventure carry setup, share it with your friends on Twitter and Instagram to enter to win an epic 4-day Swiss Adventure trip package for two! 

That's biz class airfare to Zurich, hotel and transport while you're there, a tour of Victorinox Swiss Army's knife factory, and more. Check this out for more details.

Mark your calendars. Adventure is coming!

Share Your #NDOA EDC

Header photo courtesy of Rene's "swissmade" EDC

Bernard Capulong

Founder and Editor-in-Chief


About the Author
Bernard Capulong is an everyday carry (EDC) gear expert, entrepreneur, all-around nerd, and the founder and editor-in-chief of EverydayCarry.com—the largest online community for EDC gear enthusiasts. Since founding Everyday Carry in 2009, he’s built over a decade of experience in the industry, reviewing and highlighting brands and products, including pocket knives, flashlights, wallets, watches, bags, pens, and much more.

Bernard is known for bringing everyday carry out of obscurity and into the mainstream, having been published or featured in various publications such as GQ, TIME Magazine, The New York Times, VICE, HYPEBEAST, Outside, and many others. He has also played a part in curating, designing, and developing digital and physical products, resulting in successful crowdfunding projects or limited edition collaboration products with established softgoods brands. He stays on the pulse of the EDC industry by attending trade shows, participating in online interest communities, and actively engaging with fellow gear enthusiasts on social media.

In addition to being the editor-in-chief and main social media personality for EverydayCarry.com, Bernard is an avid gearhead and collector in general. His personal collections span technical bags, fountain pens, digital cameras, retro gaming hardware, personal hi-fi audio gear, and mechanical wristwatches, to name a few. Bernard Capulong is a prominent figure and trusted authority in the everyday carry industry with a career dedicated to helping people discover this hobby and stay prepared with quality gear.

Discussion (1 total)

Pedro Torres ·
What about the ones of us who are outside of the us?