When the Road is Home
Jess Wickstrom

When the Road is Home

Loma, CO—After a desolate stretch across the Utah desert, we exited I70 near the Colorado border and pulled into a sleepy town for gas. As we drove up to the pump, we noticed another little camper fueling up beside us. As luck would have it, this sweet 1968 Oasis belonged to two fellow adventurers who also are in the midst of a Kickstarter-funded travel project!

When the Road is Home is a collaboration between photographers Daniel Volland and Ben Schuyler. They are traveling the county documenting and sharing stories of other road dwellers they meet along the way. We were thrilled to have run into these two kindred spirits, and enjoyed spending a half hour hanging out back behind the station on that hot August day.

Daniel and Ben took the time to learn about our project, photograph the egg, and write up an interview for their Roadsteaders series. Check out the piece and be sure to learn more about When the Road is Home.

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Chicago Fundraiser
Jess Wickstrom

Chicago Fundraiser

Chicago, IL—A year ago, we wrapped up a successful Kickstarter campaign and left Chicago to follow our dream of helping others while living and working on the road. We have now traveled over 14,000 miles, downed more than 600 cups of coffee, visited 10 national parks, and 8 world-class climbing destinations. We have also helped more than 20 individuals and non-profits in 10 states by designing their logos, books, posters, updating their websites, and photographing their work.

Last Wednesday we invited our Chicago-area friends to come tour the Egg, see a slideshow of our travels, and lift a glass to help us kick off a second year of free-range design. With more than one hundred people in attendance, and many others donating online from home, we raised $3,120 in just one evening. As we move towards our goal of $24,000 by November 1, there is still work to do. But the success of this first fundraising event was critical for gaining momentum and renewing our confidence in the idea of community-funded design.

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Lago Linda Hideaway
Jess Wickstrom

Lago Linda Hideaway

Beattyville, KY—We spent the last six weeks tucked away in one of the best climber’s campgrounds in the country. For just $5/night, campers at Lago Linda Hideaway enjoy:

  • Free showers in a large and well-maintained bathhouse
  • WiFi and cell service (amazing considering how remote it feels)
  • A variety of campsite options from those with full water and electric hookups to primitive spots in a tree-lined field
  • An air conditioned lounge with couches and a TV
  • A large, outdoor covered pavilion for cooking and gathering
  • Weekend breakfast (pancakes on Saturday, egg and sausage burritos on Sunday) for only $3.75

…all this just 15 minutes from The Motherlode and PMRP. There is nothing more a climber could ask for! We have been coming to the Red for years but this was our first long-term stay and it feels like we’ve really experienced Linda’s for the first time. Being here and getting to know the owner, Linda Black has been a pleasure. Her late husband Doug purchased this 410-acre retreat in 1969. As they tell the story on their website:

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Women on the Road
Jess Wickstrom

Women on the Road

Slade, KY—Thanks to Gale at She Explores for once again featuring DesignEgg on her blog. This time, the piece is an in-depth interview for the Women on the Road series. Among other things, Gale asked me about what we eat, what I’ve learned about Andy on this trip, and how I balance work and play while traveling. Take a moment to read the full interview. While you’re there, check out some of Gale’s other great interviews, articles, travel tips and more.

GoRumpl
Jess Wickstrom

GoRumpl

Slade, KY—Rumpl is a Kickstarter-funded small business based out of San Francisco. They make what they call the “World’s Best Blanket”—a durable, stylish, and technical comforter that can be compressed down into a sleeping-bag-sized stuff sack. Waterproof, odor/stain-resistant, rugged, and handsome… what’s not to love? This product seemed to be made for us—two travelers who shower once a week, sleep with their dog, and have pretty discerning taste about what goes into their tiny living space.

We are giddy to now have two Rumpl blankets with us in the Egg, one on the bed and another to take out on adventures. What’s more, the guys at Rumpl were nice enough to invite us to share our story and some photos on their blog. Check it out!