Chad Warner
Field dossier · rev 2026
01 · Travel Road trips & adventures

Adventure, on the record.

Travel is my true passion — an extraordinary journey that allows me to explore the world and immerse myself in the tapestry of different cultures. It's a profound education, a glimpse into how others perceive life on this planet, and an endless source of enlightenment. Even the most iconic destinations take on an entirely new dimension when experienced in person — a sensory symphony of sounds, smells, and sensations that simply cannot be replicated through pictures or videos.

My dream lifestyle is to select a captivating corner of the world, craft a unique itinerary, and embark on an adventure with a group of like-minded friends. We'd venture into the unknown, learn, grow, and then repeat the process — continuously fueling our wanderlust.

02 · Ledger

Expedition log

#DateTripRegions
19Sep 2025Owen Goes to CollegeIndiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri
18Aug–Sep 2025Owen's Senior TripIreland, Northern Ireland
17Feb 2025Vanessa's 40th Birthday CruiseAtlantic Ocean, Bahamas, Florida
16Mar 2024Costa RicaCosta Rica
15Nov 2023Dad, Brad, Chad Florida Road TripIndiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina
14Oct 2023New England Fall BreakIndiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts
13Jun 2023Noah's Senior TripGermany, Czech Republic, Austria
12Apr–May 2023Island AdventuresPuerto Rico
11May 2022Southwestern United StatesNevada, Utah, Arizona, California
10Dec 2021–Jan 2022Heidi's Senior TripKauai, Hawaii
09Oct 2021California 20th AnniversaryCalifornia
08Sep 2021Heidi Goes to CollegeIndiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota
07Mar 2021To the End of the RoadMiami to Key West, Florida
06Aug 2020Boundary Waters KayakingIndiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota
05Jun 2019Return to PeruPeru
04Jun 2009New River Gorge Rafting & HikingWest Virginia
03May 2009ItalyItaly
02Dec 2001–Jan 2002California HoneymoonNevada, California, Mexico
01Apr 2001AlaskaAlaska
03 · Atlas

Countries & regions visited

United States Alaska Hawaii Mexico Bahamas Puerto Rico Costa Rica Peru Ireland Northern Ireland Italy Germany Czech Republic Austria
04 · System

The packing system

Explorer at heart, builder by nature — even the suitcase runs on a framework. A 110-item personal packing checklist, tracked by category so nothing gets left behind, trip after trip.

  • Bags & storageCases, cubes, day packs
  • Clothing & footwearLayered for any climate
  • Core essentialsThe never-forget list
  • Documents & moneyPassports, cards, copies
  • ElectronicsCharge, capture, navigate
  • Health & safetyFirst-aid & meds
  • Navigation & toolsMaps, lights, multi-tool
Cross-reference
Every journey comes home as a frame and a recipe — see Photography and Food.