Taylor Bell

J. taylor bell (he/him) is a wildland firefighter and unapologetically enthusiastic birdwatcher. He also has a collection of poetry titled HELLO CRUEL WORLD (Wendy’s Subway, 2022) and is currently a PhD candidate at Monash University in Naarm / Melbourne, Australia. Peep some extremely occasional Twitter banter, or wave hello on Instagram.

19/05/25

Lighter, Warmer, Quieter, & Smaller: Sea to Summit’s New Ether Light XR Sleeping Mat Does Everything Better

15/05/25

Is Wilsons Promontory Northern Circuit the Hardest Hike in Victoria?

28/04/25

One Planet Extrovert 55 Lightweight Hiking Pack – Reviewed & Tested

08/04/25

The Investigator Trail – Uncovering the Hidden Secrets of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula

14/10/24

The Sunset Remote Walking Track – Soak Up the Rays On This 3-Day Hike Through Murray-Sunset National Park

30/04/24

'I Can't Take Much More Of This CRaPT' – Tackling the Cathedral Ranges Peaks Trail in a Day

03/04/24

The Bogong High Plains Traverse – 5 Totally Maxed-Out Days Through the Heart of the Victorian Alps

18/12/23

Ever Wondered How Land Becomes a National Park? Here’s How One Project Aims to Cover More Ground on the Issue

04/12/23

A Seven Day Treasure Hunt Hiking South Australia’s Walk the Yorke

24/10/23

Get Swallowed Up in Alligator Gorge: An Overnight Hike in South Australia

18/07/23

Are Australia’s Walking Tracks Losing Their Sense of Adventure?

10/07/23

The Little Desert Discovery Walk: 4 Glorious Days of Sandbagging Through the Middle of Nowhere, Victoria

31/03/23

Grampians Peaks Trail: The Ultimate Guide to This 13 Day Hike in Gariwerd