It's been a long time since I bought myself a new pot set to try out. Why? A short period was between 2002 and 2014 when backpacking gear was amazing. There was so much innovation happening. And then, it just stagnated. Times changed. I had bins of great gear and wasn't as apt to buy… Continue reading Gear Review: Sea To Summit Frontier Ultralight Pot
Category: Hiking Gear
Spring Cleaning The Outdoor Kitchen
WTA (Washington Trails Association) posted a good article on "Prep Now, Eat Well Later" the other week about getting ready for the warmer months. And truthfully, late winter is a great time to shake down all your hiking and outdoor gear, including your backcountry kitchen. And Spring is fast approaching. What should you do? Get… Continue reading Spring Cleaning The Outdoor Kitchen
Check Out Our YouTube Channel
The past couple of months I have been adding videos to our YouTube channel. I cover a lot of territory on it. It's My Life is my slogan. About half of the videos are hiking, trail cooking and travel. The other half pertain to our homesteading/gardening and similar. I post what is on my mind,… Continue reading Check Out Our YouTube Channel
For The Love Of Women’s Gear
As I read an article this morning by Backpacker Magazine (You May Have Bought Your Last Women's Sleeping Bag) I was both angry and very sad. For what I feel may well anger some, who will tell me I am the problem, a dinosaur in a changing world. I will be called an angry Terf,… Continue reading For The Love Of Women’s Gear
Reviewing Topo Athletic Shoes
A few months back Kirk wanted to get new shoes for the treadmill and gym workouts, so we stopped into a runner's store in Bellingham, Wa. My workout shoes were mostly worn out, so I decided to look. There was a college guy working who I got, and we chatted about better workout shoes. Turned… Continue reading Reviewing Topo Athletic Shoes