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A review by restlessunicorn
Expeditions Unpacked: What the Great Explorers Took into the Unknown by Ed Stafford
4.0
The stories of struggle and survival were actually more interesting than the gear the various adventurers used on their journeys. Yes, their "kit" was an essential component of their success (or in many cases, failure) but the narrative of each person/team and their individual struggles and motivations was the most interesting part. (Beautiful photos and illustrations didn't hurt either.)
I admire the men and women who tackled crazy achievements merely because nobody had ever done it. Why climb that mountain? Why paddle across that ocean? Why bike across that dessert? ... Well, why not?
To be fair, I was far more impressed by the accomplishments of the earliest explorers who tackled the North/South Poles and other crazy goals without the benefits of modern technology and equipment. Granted, the endurance of the modern explorers is still impressive but the advantages they have make it seem that if you have time, money, and a stubborn streak you could do similar things. (Though why you might want to walk the entire Amazon is beyond me.)
I admire the men and women who tackled crazy achievements merely because nobody had ever done it. Why climb that mountain? Why paddle across that ocean? Why bike across that dessert? ... Well, why not?
To be fair, I was far more impressed by the accomplishments of the earliest explorers who tackled the North/South Poles and other crazy goals without the benefits of modern technology and equipment. Granted, the endurance of the modern explorers is still impressive but the advantages they have make it seem that if you have time, money, and a stubborn streak you could do similar things. (Though why you might want to walk the entire Amazon is beyond me.)