Gearing up for Winter Camping
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A short look at what we’re doing/adapting to get out and about in the Ozarks in the colder weather.
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Trip Report: Four Days Backpacking at Hercules Glades
Hercules Glades Backpacking in November. Van problems forced me to select a nearby trail for a late fall break. Another visit to Hercules Glades was on the cards. [53 Pictures, lots of words and one short video]
More >Backpacking and Camping Cooking Setup – Fall 2018.
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.
More >C’mon Baby Light My Fire (or, How Do You Light Your Campfire?)
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 […]
More >Gear Review: Leatherman Skeletool CX (Updated)
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 […]
More >Gear Review: Backpacking Cooking System: 2016 – To date
In 2016 we took a serious look at why we weren’t getting out backpacking as much as we’d like. Work was one of the major obstacles, but we also identified several gear issues that caused problems. One of those ‘pinch points’ was the cooking system we used when backpacking. We wanted something lighter, smaller and […]
More >Customizing an Ascend FS10 Kayak
Here’s how I fitted out my Ascend FS10 kayak with some dry storage, an anchor trolley, and a camping foam sleeping pad for year round fishing on the Ozarks’ lakes. Updated: June 29, 2012.
More >Gear Review: Coleman Exponent Multi Fuel Stove
We’ve owned our Coleman Exponent multifuel stove since 2010, and it’s our go-to stove for car camping and backpacking. In this review we explain why we purchased it – not all the reasons were logical, how it’s worked out for us, and we give some hints for using it while camping and backpacking.
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