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Ben is a freelance strategy director who has built a working life on land and by sea. When he isn't bringing his expertise to clients through his studio Wild Garden, you can find him catching some tasty waves in the ocean.

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Driving

2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek!

Cooking

My friends and I usually get takeout for one night and BBQ other meals.

Relaxing

I'm such a slacker. No chairs :(

Ben's Gear

A bunch of REI gear

• 2-man Camp Dome
• inflatable pad
• 30-degree sleeping bag

I always forget a pillow but some rolled up clothes usually do the trick.

Lighting essentials

• A simple Coleman rechargeable lantern

Personal favorite

• Astroturf doormat for outside your tent, from Amazon

Favorite place to camp

Mammoth Lakes, CA