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Backpacking and Camping Cooking Setup – Fall 2018.

Gary — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 03:45:18 +0000

My cook pot, stove, and food (ready-made dehydrated meals) have been working well for both backpacking and camping. But the wind screen and pot stand are a little bulky and weighty - between a quarter and half a pound. So, in an idle moment, I thought I'd check and see what other options there might be. Read on to see what I found to replace them.

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Hammock Test Setup

Gary — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:39:34 +0000

I’ve been wanting to try hammock camping for quite a while. I’m reluctant to purchase all the necessary gear unless it’s something I’m sure I will be comfortable with — and in. I’ve been pulling together the necessary bits and pieces so that I can try out a hammock before investing a lot in a […]

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Coping with Bear Bags

Gary — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:00:22 +0000

I do not like bear bags. Well, that’s not strictly true. I’ve nothing against the bags or having to hoist all the camp food and ‘smellies’ up into the trees ... What I don't like is hanging them, nor do I like stumbling around the forest in the dark looking for a 'misplaced' bag.

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C’mon Baby Light My Fire (or, How Do You Light Your Campfire?)

Gary — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 05:36:02 +0000

Just to manage expectations – if you want detailed instructions on how to make and light a campfire mosey on over to YouTube – there are hundreds of videos that’ll give you ideas. Here I’m just going to chat about fire lighters, share some fire making tips, and mention the tools we use when car […]

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Gear Review: Leatherman Skeletool CX (Updated)

Gary — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 23:00:15 +0000

My new everyday carry knife / multi tool. It weighs less than my Milwaukee Fastback or Swiss Navy knife. It has a carabiner and pocket clip – which was a must-have for me. The tools include pliers, side cutters, screwdriver (Phillips and flat bits) and, of course, a bottle opener. The only tools I miss […]

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Gear Review: Backpacking Cooking System: 2016 – 2018

Gary — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 23:00:27 +0000

Note. The article below is out of date. I updated my cooking system in 2020 to make it lighter and simpler, and I’m still using the same system five years later. Read this 2023 article to learn about my current cooking system. In 2016 we took a serious look at why we weren’t getting out […]

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How did we get here, and where are we headed?

Gary — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:42:44 +0000

Back in 2010 our outdoor recreation goals very quickly evolved. Within three months of our first weekend camping trip we’d bought kayaks to get out on the lakes, and in less than six months we went from car camping to backpacking and hiking. From the start we had difficulty finding campgrounds and sites as they […]

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Hammock Paddling

Gary — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:48:07 +0000

How about this idea for combining Hammock camping with paddling?

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Packing for car camping – we are organized!

Gary — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:45:52 +0000

When we first started car camping we quickly discovered it paid to be a bit organized. Our first ever car camping trip included a diversion to buy a couple of camp chairs because we'd left ours at home in the garage. Now we have back backing gear, the way we approach car camping has changed, but it still pays to be organized. This post gives a few tips for new car campers and seasoned backpackers alike.

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Gear Review: NeoAir All Season sleeping pad

Gary — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:52:29 +0000

Ginger wanted a pad that was slightly thicker, (more comfy), wider and warmer than our Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus sleeping pads. We found our NeoAir All Season pad online at a very reasonable price. It’s marked as irregular, hence the great price, but we’ve not been able to spot any irregularities in it. To get a […]

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