Hey. I’m Sean Brannan.
I’m a former U.S. Marine and Army combat veteran, now writing from the road—and from the real places inside my story.
This site is part travel journal, part gear log, part book shelf, and part soul dump.
It’s not curated. It’s not polished. It’s just me—logging the miles, testing the gear, reading the words, and reflecting on what it all means as I try to walk out a life of faith, healing, and purpose.
Most days, I’m based out of Arizona—my Forward Operating Base.
It’s home when I’m not on the road, and where I reset between trips.
Right now, I’m still outfitting my Jeep Gladiator for full overland life. The rooftop tent’s coming soon, but for now, it’s me, Mikko (my Siberian Husky), and whatever space we find to camp, think, and breathe.
This journal isn’t about destinations.
It’s about the journey—the kind that changes you
I don’t buy gear to talk about it—I use it to see what holds up.
From Jeep mods to mobile podcast setups, minimalist camping to solar panels, I’ll break down what works, what fails, and what earns a permanent spot in my setup.
Simple. Honest. Field-tested.
I read to stay sharp—and sane.
That includes everything from theology to trauma recovery, leadership to lifestyle. I’ll post notes, reactions, and the occasional gut-punch quote that won’t let go.
If you’re into self-development, spiritual depth, or no-fluff truth—you’ll find something here worth picking up.
This is where the real stuff lives.
I call them Field Notes because they’re raw, unfiltered, and written from the thick of it—not the finish line.
Some are written in tears.
Some in clarity.
Some in the quiet moments when I finally hear what God’s been trying to say all along.
You’ll read about pain, progress, patterns, and purpose.
No edits. No masks. Just the truth, written in ink.
This isn’t a brand. It’s a lifeline.
A record of what I’m learning, what I’m healing, and who I’m becoming—with God leading, even when I feel lost.
So whether you’re here for the gear, the growth, or the grit—welcome.
I’m Sean.
This is my real life.
And I’m honored you’d walk a few miles of it with me.
Looking for more structured content?
I teach and share tools for spiritual growth, healing, and purpose over at seanbrannan.com.
Just want to know who I am?
Read the About Me page and you’ll get the full story.
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