Crappy weather, flash-flooded roads, and weekend plans changed yet again. What to do? Make another wicked lo-fi gear video, of course! This one’s a companion piece to the stoves article. Read More …
Different trips, different stoves, and different tools for different jobs. An updated look at the backpacking stoves in our quiver. Read More …
A decade after writing about my camping stoves, I revisit what Joan and I actually use today and why different trips still call for different tools. Read More …
A look at nearly twenty years of use with the White Box alcohol stove, even as alcohol stoves faded from the mainstream and my own regular use.
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A $10 canister stove I’ve recommended for years received some extended field use this past year. It’s not perfect, but it’s light, functional, and surprisingly capable for the price. Read More …
Our annual roundup of the simple, effective gear that served Joan and me well in 2025 — from shelters and stoves to daypacks, pans, and a few DIY touches. Read More …
The UCO Utility Spork 3-in-1 Combo Spoon-Fork-Knife from is a modest item that Joan and I use all the time since 2019. Read More …
A long tern review of the decidely un-hip Costco Igloo cooler from 2010. Read More …
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 …
A $10 and 5 oz, one-quart cookpot makes an excellent solution when backpacking for two. Read More …
A video that looks over the backpacking stoves I use from a practical standpoint. Read More …
A light and efficient stove system suitable for solo use. But it is the Siphon Stove itself that most impressed me. Read More …
An overview of backpacking stove types with their pluses and minuses. No such thing a the “best stove”…just what is best for you. Revised October 2018. Read More …
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 …
Want the convenience of propane for camping but not deal with those (mainly) one-use green canisters? Get an adapter hose! Read More …
A relatively light, compact, and quiet white gas stove. It was just marketed wrongly. And the stove came out at the wrong time. Read More …
If you camp in off-the-beaten-places, a good table is helpful. Here is one portable, durable, and excellent option. Read More …
Well written, thought out and valuable discussion on all things stoves. Read More …