It’s flannel shirt season…
That means we are moving and shaking.
Filming OĞLUM X BASE was the most fun I have had in a long, long while. So much fun, in fact, that on reflection I knew that YouTube and long-form content was the way the brand should go to engage with our consumers.
Meeting the BASE jumpers, following their processes and documenting it for an informative piece of entertainment was hugely rewarding. To give something back to our customers.
I found the jumpers endearing and authentic with a genuine shared chemistry in their group. Not to mention how they went about their business – handling psychological hurdles that they face when doing such dangerous activies.
And so, what next?
OĞLUM X ROADTRIP.
In short, the plan is simple.
- Buy a Land Rover, convert to a car camper.
- Set off on a road trip of a lifetime to Turkey!
- Meet with the BASE jumpers in the south of France.
- Stop off in Greece to hike Mount Olympus.
- Reach Turkey, pitch up on the beach. Catch & cook a fish caught by spear on the campfire [yum]!
There, of course, might also be a few side quests along the way…
But you get the general gist.
A good mantra for life:
A rising tide floats all boats.
Which is why this time, it’s not just for us.
OĞLUM X ROADTRIP is backed by some awesome sponsors that align with our relentless enthusiasm and brand values.
Proudly;
Stirling Timepieces
British military bespoke watch brand.
Time is everything. Everything. On my travels I’ll be navigating my way up a mountain in Greece and solo diving in Turkey to spearfish for my dinner. Time is a tool. Important for navigation as a back stop against going too far in the wrong direction on each leg. Critical when solo diving to manager your time spent on the bottom of the sea hunting vs time spent on the surface resting, getting this right is crucial for personal safety. I’ll be taking Striling’s DURRANT along the way. A clean looking watch with a crisp red outlining to the seconds hand so I can track my dive time with ease.
Check out their range here:
https://stirlingtimepieces.com/
TACCAP Headwear
Headwear, interchangeable patches & unique designs.
Expression and versatility. We’ve collaborated with TACCAP to have our very own oğlum patch! Their range of patches allows you to interchange the look of your cap to suite your mood. Passing through multiple countries, I’ll be rocking my RULE [Britania] patch to represent Blighty. As well as my BLACK BEARD pirate patch when I’m out on the sea.
P.s. if you submit a design and it gets made, you get a free patch!
Check out their gear here:
https://www.forcesart.co.uk/taccap
Contact Coffee Co
The original British Military coffee company.
Start your day right. I am a monster for coffee, it’s my most consumed drink. [Yes, beer is second]
Nothing infuriates me more than starting my day with a weak brew. I’ll be living out of a Land Rover on my travels, and although I plan to convert it to have some creature comforts, I won’t be taking my coffee machine. Sadly. But fear not, because Contact Coffee have a solution for easy, quick and yet high-quality coffee. Coffee bags.
I’ll be taking, and lots of, their Red On coffee bags so all I have to do is boil some water in the morning. Fast. Strong. No mess.
Check out their coffee here:
https://www.contactcoffee.com/
Commencing est. 30th September, this trip is set to be an epic journey, learning and exploring along the way. There will be many firsts for me, my first Land Rover that I have owned. First time catching my own fish by spear. First time being in front of camera! Follow our socials for updates and subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you see the full fat videos. It’s planned to be a 3-part series and will go out on YouTube only.
See you on the way,
Joe, founder.
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