INSPIRATIONAL OUTDOORS Connect • Create • Explore • Inspire
Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén
© D a n i e l V i l h e l m s s o n We s é n 2 0 2 3 P H OTO : Fr e d r i k Te l l é u s @ f r i l u f t s & D a n i e l V i l h e l m s s o n We s é n B O O K C OV E R D E S I G N : Å s a H e l l m a n @ ko b o l t C O N S U LTA N T: E m e l i e V i l h e l m s s o n We s é n @ e m e l i e v w P R O O F R E A D E R : M a rc u s L a w s o n PUBLISHER: BoD – Books on Demand, Stockholm, Sweden P R I N T: B o D – B o o k s o n D e m a n d , N o r d e r s t e d t , G e r m a n y ISBN: 978-91-8027-768-6
To m y b e l o v e d d a u g h t e r s
Inspirational Outdoors is about adventures, great and small. Our purpose is to inspire and help you get outside. Explore your surroundings in a new way, connect with people, create social networks and open opportunities for the future. ― Daniel Vilhelmsson Wesén
Re co nne ct i o n With ourselves and mother nature.
W i n g s & Ro ot s The importance of having both wings and roots.
Trea di ng l i ght ly My mindset and mentality.
C amp site Things to reflect upon before deciding to stay.
S l e e p well outd o o rs Useful tips that could help you.
Fath e rh o o d Magical and challenging moments.
Wa r m, d r y & fed Three basic pillars to live by.
My re l atio n sh ip w ith f ire A place to meet, cook and share our stories.
How to f it a bac k p a c k My thoughts on how I choose to adjust my pack.
Fo ot we ar Some considerations and helpful tips.
C l oth in g How to dress in layers while out in demanding weather.
Th e pu r s u i t of l ess The reasons for smaller and lighter equipment can be many.
W in d in g ro a d I learn things as I go like most others but I’m usually a little more prepared
Pl an n i n g an d prep ar atio n
these days.
So m e a dv i ce befo re hea din g out o n yo u r en d e avo r.
Da ily risk a sse ssm e nt Tr ave l & s afety p l an
A simple checklist to go though before each day begins.
The basics to get you started on your own plans.
Tr ai l ga m e s P l ay f ul ga m es t hat yo u c a n d o
How do you k n ow ? Eve r wo nd e red i f i t’s t i m e to s t ay i n cam p o r m ove o n?
w hi le wa i t i ng for ot her s o r jus t fo r f un .
Fu el you r a d venture Few thing s n ouris h the soul m o re th an cookin g outd o o r s .
RECONNECTION It is said that we’re supposed to walk on Mother Earth leaving as little trace as possible. With this book I make a conscious decision to do the opposite; to leave one. My thoughts in writing. At some point in life we all need to sit down and write notes on paper to sort things out. In my case I guided myself through a mist of thoughts and feelings with help from others. I rediscovered myself, I started to take myself seriously again and in the end I found peace in some way. Today in economic terms, a tree is worth more dead than alive. With my book I hope and wish we could enjoy being outdoors a bit more and that my collected writings could help us reconnect with nature and ourselves and see the true value in our surroundings.
There are no musts when it comes to outdoor activities. However, there is much that is good to know. Here I share with you attitudes, philosophy and sound advice that can help you shape an outdoor life that suits you.
Daniel is a person who grew up with easy access to nature and during the majority of his life he has been out on adventures, large and small. Today he lives in Gothenburg with his wife and children. From here he runs his company Inspirational Outdoors.
The love for the outdoors remains.