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July 8, 2020

Our Current Backcountry Packing List

One of the questions I see asked frequently is: What to bring on backpacking (and camping) trips? Getting started can seem overwhelming at first….

July 1, 2020

June 29, 2020

The downsides of dehydrator trays (particularly the round ones) is that they are very large and cumbersome to clean. I’ve put them through the…

August 22, 2012

Are you concerned about taking eggs on a camping or backpacking trip, due to lack of refrigeration? Worry not, friends! People have been keeping…

June 14, 2012

I recently stumbled upon a rather simple recipe on Offbeat Home for making your own cheese using nothing but whole milk, lemon juice, and…

February 24, 2011

Quite some time ago I posted a link to instructions on how to make your own survival bracelet. I also ordered some 550 lb…

October 5, 2010

You can purchase a variety of products designed to assist you in starting a fire (Esbit, Fatwood, EZ Fire, and so forth) while camping…