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msr dragonfly stove

MSR Dragonfly Stove Review

I’m always excited to review and take a closer look at MSR backpacking stoves. MSR have some of the best backpacking stoves on the market, with the XGK EX and the WhisperLite being two of the best value backpacking
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weber go anywhere gas grill

Weber Go Anywhere Gas Grill Review

I have used a Weber Go Anywhere gas grill for many years and it has been one of the best portable ever.  My old stove is finally on it’s last legs but after a bunch of years, I’ve got my money’s
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easy potato leek soup

Easy Potato Leek Soup

I don’t know about you but I absolutely love soup when out camping. I don’t often eat soup at home, maybe because it’s too easy to throw something in the oven and leave it, or maybe it’s because that
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pocket rocket

MSR Pocket Rocket Stove Review

The MSR Pocket Rocket backpacking stove is one of the most inexpensive stoves of its type. It packs quite a punch for its low price tag however, and coming from MSR you’re right to always expect quality.  You will
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kayak fishing tips

Kayak Fishing Tips for New Mexico

I am happy to welcome Alex from KayakCritic.net who provides a great guest post this week.   Alex discusses New Mexico and a few kayak fishing tips to help you out next time you are down south.  Thanks Alex! New Mexico is
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MSR Whisperlite

MSR Whisperlite Stove Review

The MSR WhisperLite has been in production since 1982, and to this day stacks up as one of the best backpacking stoves on the market. It’s known for being reliable, dependable, and lightweight – three things I look for
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Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe

Tuna Pasta Bake Recipe

The tuna pasta bake recipe is a favorite in our home, and at the campsite. The beauty of this dish is that it is inexpensive, the ingredients are easy to transport in the backpack, and it serves a whole
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weber Q1000 Grill

Weber Q1000 Grill Review

Weber are well known for making grills that stand out from the crowd. Innovative and creative by design, ergonomic and effective in use, there are a few models in their range that have people talking.  The Weber  Q1000 Grill
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snake habitat

Stan’s Rattlesnake Den | A Story about Snake Habitat

Stan, from catchingcreation.com provides a great guest post for us this week as he describes his encounter with a snake den.  I have been in my share of snake habitat over the years, but never at the level Stan
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Thermo Tent: The Beginning of a Journey

Thermo Tent: The Beginning of a Journey

I was fortunate enough to run into Derek at thermotents.com over the last month and want to share his product with you.  You can reach derek via email here, on @thermotents on Twitter.  This is a pretty amazing idea and
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