
Gear Review: UCO Utility Spork 3-in-1 Combo Spoon-Fork-Knife
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 …
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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 …
My gear list for solo, three-season hiking in Colorado or similar. I also added some gear I may swap in depending on the trip type. Updated. Read More …
An initial overlook at The Gossamer Gear “The Two” that Joan and I have used the past couple of months. Read More …
Joan looks at her new favorite car camping staples these past few months – The Squak Camp Dress. Read More …
A long tern review of the decidely un-hip Costco Igloo cooler from 2010. Read More …
How to Camp by John M. Gould was written 150 years ago. But it still has some practical advice applicable for any outdoors person today. Read More …
Part four of this ongoing series of a longer term look at gear and techniques Joan and I use for the outdoors. Read More …
Part three of a a continuing series of looking at gear we’ve used over the yeatrs.
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A look at the Alpha Squak V2. The TL;DR – I like the garment itself but I still find Alpha fleece a niche use for my needs. Read More …
Another look over the gear Joan and I used over the decades. Read More …
Why I stopped counting ounces with my gear…at least precisely. Updated for 2025. Read More …
The first in a series of some quick looks at some gear or gear-adjacent items we still use over the years. Read More …
The gear pick of the yeat for 2024? The Free Time Firewall. Read More …
Our annual summary of “The Gear We Liked” in 2024. A mix of cottage, budget, and even some MYOG courtesy of the talented Joan. Read More …
A $20 grid fleece hoodie that’s not as well made as others ones, but a good price for a no-frills piece of kit. Read More …
A basic compass at $8 from Coghlan’s but made for them by a navigation company with over 40 years experience. Good quality at a good price! Read More …
A look at the laek adventure towels – simple, sturdy, quick drying, and absorbent. Awesome for our extended camping trips and times in between backpacking. Read More …
A look at the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes, Call them the “Subaru Outback of hiking shoes.” Read More …