Stories from the Field

ABOUT THIS SERIES: At Remote Equipment, we make gear that enables people to unplug from a hardwired world. In this series, we look deeper at those creatively redefining what it means to work remotely.

One of the perks that Sam M. and Aaron D. enjoy with their jobs is travel. Sort of.

Sam and Aaron are members of an Army National Guard unit; the unit is responsible for opening the lines of communication with other countries and helping foreign militaries with processes and logistics planning.

As part of that unit, Sam and Aaron have been employed to Central and South America locations, working alongside military units in countries like the Dominican Republic, Barbados, and Guyana.

"We don't do desk stuff," said Sam. "Our remote office is the most remote you can be. We constantly bounce around to different locations. We will move into a partner force's living quarters for weeks or months and then go on to another place where we're needed. It's a lot of moving around."

As you might expect

ABOUT THIS SERIES: At Remote Equipment, we make gear that enables people to unplug from a hardwired world. In this series, we take a deeper look at those who are creatively redefining what it means to work remotely.

It's almost a 10-hour drive from Denver to Oklahoma City, and if he's lucky, Kyle Parker will use part of that time to get some shuteye. Most of those miles will be ticked off in the dark and lonely hours of the early morning after Parker's band – Fighting the Phoenix – has packed up their van and left a club in the Mile High City where they performed on a Sunday night. They'll be on stage Monday in OKC, perhaps a tad road-weary, but then on to Dallas for a Wednesday show.

Parker, 32, plays bass for the Colorado-based metalcore band that spent 30 days performing 27 shows throughout the western U.S. in the fall of 2023. While he lives in Colorado Springs, he spends much of his time on the road, watching the miles click past from his seat in a van.

ABOUT THIS SERIES: At Remote Equipment, we make gear that enables people to unplug from a hardwired world. In this series, we take a deeper look at those who are creatively redefining what it means to work remotely.

Regan Danner moved into a new office recently. A 2022 Ford F150.

And you'll have to excuse the fact that Danner's new office is often pretty cluttered. As a land surveyor for one of the largest architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast, he needs to bring everything with him, wherever he goes.

That means all the surveying tools required for him to do his job, things like electronic distance measurement instruments, a GPS, and an automatic level. It also means there's an ATV in the bed. In the cab, he'll have a phone charger, a change of clothes, plenty of insect repellent, a cooler, and even a portable microwave.

"I guess I'm a remote worker by default," said the 23-year-old with a laugh. "I like to think of remote as being away from the truck, away from any amenities,

It's not like you'll find it in a museum anytime soon, but Adam Nevins' carefully curated collection of Remote Equipment packs is certainly something to behold. A fan of Remote Equipment for about four years now, Nevins has at least one version of every Remote Equipment bag ever made. That includes some prototypes and one-offs, some of them constructed with fabrics we no longer use. He's used these bags around the globe, from mundane everyday activities in typical American cities to sketchy motorcycle rides in the Himalayas. And he likes them. A lot. You need only look at his YouTube Channel, City Trekker, where he reviews bags, clothing, and other travel essentials to see his appreciation for our bags.  

We caught up with Adam, 47, to talk about his affinity for Remote Equipment. He was between one of his frequent work trips to Nepal and India for his work with ServLife, the non-profit where he serves as its Executive Director.

Adam's answers have been edited for clarity and brevity.