Camp Dutch Oven Cooking
Dutch Oven Season The leaves are turning, the air is crisp and you want stay in your sleeping bag just a little longer. Fall is here. One of my favorite seasons for camping. Gone are the crowds of summer tourists…
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Nuun – Enhance your water
This week I want to talk about ways to enhance your water for your next outdoor activity or exercise sessions while providing your body much needed nutrients using Nuun products (pronounced ‘noon’). They specialize in electrolyte replacement products that can…
Drive-in Camping Gear
As I get older I’ve realized that as much as I still love hiking and backpacking, by body is not as young and spry as it used to be. Drive-in camping allows me to still get out and connect with…
What’s in my bugout bag?
As the west continues to wither due to extreme temperatures and a megadrought, the wildfire season is kicking into high gear thanks to all the dead and dry fuel. I figured it was a good time to talk about my…
Trail Snacks
I thought this week would be a good time to discuss trail snacks. A couple weeks ago I encouraged you to get outdoors and do some hiking. One of the things I recommended you always bring with you is food…
Let’s go hiking
It’s that time of year. Days are getting longer and warmer and people are itching to get back outdoors. Hiking is one of the easiest outdoor activities to get started with. You don’t need a ton gear or any special…
Insulated Water Bottles Really Work
Water bottles today are as ubiquitous as air. You would be hard pressed to find someone that didn’t own any. There are so many water bottles available from an unknown number of manufacturers but some are better than others. The…
Portable Lighting
This month I want to take a look at portable lighting. It is something that everyone should have regardless if you are preparing for a disaster or not. At some point you are going to need a flashlight for something. …
Vacuum Sealers – My Experience
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and leftovers a plenty, I want to talk about a kitchen appliance that is not as common in kitchens as your toaster, blender, can opener or maybe even an air fryer; and that is…