Whether you are overlanding or car camping, there is something about cooking in nature that makes food taste better and making cooking less of a chore. When I am at home I hate cooking and like simple and easy but when I am outdoors, I always seem to want to try complicated and different than … Continue reading Camp Kitchen Kit
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Cleaning your outdoor gear
With how Hot it is in Arizona and how sweaty of a person I am. I am constantly sweating through my outdoor clothes and gear in general. Below are some of the tips and tricks I use to keep my gear clean and ready for the next adventure. Laundry Striping Laundry Striping became popular during … Continue reading Cleaning your outdoor gear
I’m Back
Hey All, Hard to believe it has been over two months since my last post. Normal life stuff has gotten in the way and I forgot why I set up this blog in the first place. The goal of this blog is to share some trips we take, tips and tricks, and gear that we … Continue reading I’m Back
Avoiding Stink Outdoors
While you may think the title says it all, as an overly sweaty person one of my biggest struggles going outdoors for multiple days is how smelly I get. While I have learned to live with it to a point, it makes it really hard to convince your significance other to share a tent for … Continue reading Avoiding Stink Outdoors
Gear Review – Altra Lone Peak Hiker Hiking Boots
Are you looking for a new pair of boots to take you hiking each weekend? Looking for boots that can pull double duty for hiking and trail running? Do you have fat feet that seem to not fit in normal boots? Look no further than the Altra Lone Peak Hiker Boots. Built for trail running … Continue reading Gear Review – Altra Lone Peak Hiker Hiking Boots
Sleeping Pads: Inflatable vs Foam
Whether you are just starting backpacking or have been camping for awhile one of the most important things to a good nights sleep outside is a Sleeping Pad. They come in many different forms and ways but the two most common ways you'll find them labeled are Inflatable and Foam. Their names describe them perfectly, … Continue reading Sleeping Pads: Inflatable vs Foam
Trip Report – Ice Fishing Arizona
Many people don't know that Arizona is more than just cactus and desert. When you head up north from Phoenix, you hit miles and miles of Ponderosa Pines and small creeks and man made lakes. During the Winter months, it is cold enough for enough ice to form and thick enough to walk on. I … Continue reading Trip Report – Ice Fishing Arizona
Photo Trip Report: Backcountry Skiing Colorado
Backcountry Skiing Colorado.
5 Mistakes Beginner Backpackers Make
If you're looking to plan your first backpacking like one of the thousands of other people who recently got into exploring nature, you've made a great choice. There is no better experience than going out in nature with a pack strapped to your back and getting away from civilization. I believe that backpacking resets your … Continue reading 5 Mistakes Beginner Backpackers Make
DIY Backpacking Meals
Tired of purchasing expensive Mountain House or similar meals? There are some great alternatives out there that you can make yourself. Making your own meals is normally cheaper and since Covid began, more convenient with the price and availability of freeze dried meals harder to find.Breakfast:Instant Oatmeal is a classic and a great beginning DIY … Continue reading DIY Backpacking Meals
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