2023 in review
A look over 2023 with some photos and a few thoughts. Read More …
Year: 2023
December Fog
Some camping and hiking in the cold and dense fog.
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Camping with Steve
“Camping with Steve” is calming and strangely addicting. Well worth giving it a watch. Read More …
Another December overnight
Another December weekend backpacking in canyon country. Read More …
Dirt Bagger Winter Stove Platform
How to build an inexpensive stove platform for winter backpacking. Bonus: doubles as a heat reflector.
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An overnight in December
Joan and I enjoy going to certain places at specific times of the year. We enjoy going to the more well-known places in winter because we see fewer people, and the winter light and the red rock mixed in with Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2023 – The Gift of Time
The gear pick of the year for 2023? The best gift for any outdoors person – The Gift of Time. Read More …
20+ years Gear Review – Military Surplus Wool Liner Gloves
As winter approaches, I am reminded of one of the items we use all year around: Surplus wool liner gloves. A long-time favorite for twenty years now and a favorite budget pick for both Joan and I.
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Budget day hiking kit
A budget-minded gear list for day hikes in three-season alpine conditions. Read More …
Solo camping cook kit
A more in-depth look at the solo camping cook kit we put together for some trips Joan did this past year that seemed to sparked some interest. Read More …
Thanksgiving 2023 – In the desert
Thanksgiving in the desert with friends means camping, hiking, and some turkey dinner cooked in a Dutch oven. Read More …
Ten plus year review – Nemesis Safety Glasses
A review of Nemesis Safety Glasses. Affordable, light, functional, comfortable and durable. And after over ten years of use, perhaps one my favorite pieces of budget gear by far.
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The Quiver: A plethora of puffies
The puffies Joan and I use for outdoor use. Updated in November 2023 to feflect both new pieces and input from Joan. Read More …
A swell time with friends
A swell time with friends over a Novemember weekend. Read More …
Gear we liked for 2023
Our annual look at the pieces of gear and clothing we enjoyed over the past year. A mix of high-end, cottage, budget, and even surplus. Read More …
Top Ten Reasons Why Top Ten Gear Lists (Mostly) Suck
Top Ten Gear Lists are perhaps the most popular articles in any community. Be it backpacking, music, movies, etc. But they are typically useless. Read More …
A little camping, some backpacking, and goats!
We spent some time camping, got in a backpacking trip, met up with friends for a day. And hung out with goats. Read More …
Packraft around the island
A fine October weekend for a three-day packrafting trip. Read More …