Holidays in Florida Pt 1 – A week with The Village People
The first part of our Florida vacation spent mainly with my Mom based out of The Villages in Florida. Read More …
Tag: camping
Perma-camping kit: What the heck is it?
Another way to maximize outdoor time: Having some gear pre-packed and ready to go. Read More …
Long term review – Aqua-Tainer
A sturdy, reliable, and easy to use water container. Should be a simple item. But most aren’t good. The Reliance Aqua-Tainer is a 7-gallon wonder that works! Read More …
Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove
Want the convenience of propane for camping but not deal with those (mainly) one-use green canisters? Get an adapter hose! Read More …
Further along the Ancestral path
More exploration of ancestral dwellings between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Read More …
A Wednesday night send off
A last Wednesday Reset as my friends celebrated my unemployment with a quick camping trip. Read More …
Gear review: Lightspeed Camp Sleep Pad
Long term review of a sleeping pad typically sold at Costco in the spring and summer. Comfortable, high R-value, durable, and reasonable in price. Read More …
Olive Ridge camping weekend
Some rare “camping for the sake of camping” with friends. But we did go on a hike to an obscure area in RMNP. Read More …
Long term review – ALPS Mountaineering Table
If you camp in off-the-beaten-places, a good table is helpful. Here is one portable, durable, and excellent option. Read More …
Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen
A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …
A peaceful backpack
A quick overnighter in Peaceful Valley. Read More …
Foothills and Frost: Winter camping and hiking
Some catching up with a friend with some winter camping and hiking in the foothills outside of Boulder, Colorado. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping
The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping. Read More …
Useful items for the outdoors person
A grab bag of favorite items that I have consistently used for a variety of outdoor activities. Read More …
High Plains in the winter – The Badlands
A jaunt to Badlands National Park one fine winter weekend. Read More …
Wonderful fall
Fall. The best time to be outside. Read More …