The Field Notes (Digital Book + Video Guide)

Who?

Written and photographed by Frank van Rooijen,

filmmaker, adventurer, close protection operative.

Born from a love for the outdoors. And just going.

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I did a thing. And it’s live now.

After one of the craziest, most random years of my life, from last-minute flights and filmmaking chaos to hostage rescue training in Poland, I felt disconnected.

So I went back to what grounded me.

I took my crew with me. And I shot them. With frames. Obviously.

What came out is what I call a digital coffee table book. With dirt on it. Created with heart but rough around the edges. Full of photos, stories, and interviews that hopefully inspire you to get outside and make your own story.

The trailer’s out. The book is live.

Let the story begin

We built it in chapters. Different angles. Sometimes random.

Answering the biggest questions from different perspectives.

Tips, notes, stories, and field chaos. Made to help you just go.

A digital book. Instant download.

Shot, written, and designed with photography and videos from the field.

Launch price: €5. Ends soon.

230+ pages. Real stories. Drone shots.

30+ field videos, made with friends around the world.

Blackout bags. Camp setups. Outdoor fails.

Some smart. Some stupid. All real.

You want to get outside, or be more prepared, but don’t know where to start?

This is the beginner-friendly field guide I wish I had.

Set up camp. Make fire. Charge your gear off-grid.

Build a blackout bag. Be more ready at home and on the road.

How to use a compass.

Pick your first knife. Filter water.

Build a med kit that actually makes sense.

Feel safe out there.

Shoot travel content and capture the journey.

This is where you start.

Real people. Real gear. Real field tips.

Interviews with bodyguards, filmmakers, medics, and solo travelers.

You’ll get 4 instant-download files:

• Field Notes: High Quality + Mobile Version

• Gear Manual: High Quality + Mobile Version

No waiting. No extra steps. It’s yours, instantly.

Field Videos

30+ field videos linked into the chapters. With clickable links.

See how I filter water, charge off-grid, how one fire kit item quickly became our favorite in freezing temperatures.

And behind-the-scenes moments from filmmaking, traveling and the field.

With your feedback, I’ll add 10 more.

You don’t need to live in the woods or train with marines.

Tessa hit the road solo with her dog and a van. Elise crossed continents. Just her and a compass.

Some of my closest friends hate camping. They still went.

You’ll meet them in the book.

Maybe you just like the outdoors.

Or flipping through stories and photos.

Use it for your next hike. Your next road trip.

Or just your next lazy Sunday on the couch.

Tip: makes a pretty great gift too. ;)

Press Buy Now on the top of the page to pay via secure checkout.

You’ll instantly receive your digital book download link by email.

To see all local EU payment options (like Bancontact),

start by selecting iDEAL, more options appear right after.

Yours forever.

We tested 3 budget camp setups and flipped through some gear basics.

Want to start camping, try vanlife or get outdoors but don’t know where to begin?

This one’s for you. Flip through for a little inspiration.

It’s raw. It’s real.

And it’s free.

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Launch price: €5. Ends soon.

No waiting. Instant download.

I poured in hundreds of hours. Story, sweat, love, and field time.

I’m dyslexic. I speak in stone coal English. It’s not perfect. But it’s honest.

And now you’re part of it too.

There’s a link in the back to share feedback.

Spotted a mistake? Got a tip, fail, or wild story to add? Want more video?

Let’s shape the next version together.

All future updates here are included.

Thanks for being here. You're backing real stories, good people,

and whatever comes next.