Somewhere in the mid-to late-2000s, I came across Injini socks at REI. I was used to hiking in traditional wool socks and, worse, the whole two-set of socks, where you had a liner sock and then a heavy wool sock over it. Toe, heel, and ball of my feet blisters were an everyday occurrence when… Continue reading Gear Review: Injini Boot Socks
Category: Hiking Gear
Gear Review: Sock Disapointment
Let's file this review under "Bad Gear To Avoid." I am here to help you avoid spending your hard-earned money on failed items. Every year, I usually pick up seven pairs of new Injini-toed socks, which are not inexpensive. I saw another brand when I looked at Amazon to see what they carried (some of… Continue reading Gear Review: Sock Disapointment
Top Ten Posts Read In 2024
I love looking back at the end of each year and seeing the posts most read. Here are the most-read posts/articles on TrailCooking. (Some of our highest-read posts this year are a few years old! It’s fantastic to see evergreen content continue to be read for 2 to 5 years or even more.) It’s a… Continue reading Top Ten Posts Read In 2024
Sarah’s Favorite Outdoor Kitchen Tools
You see the outdoor gear I use most when I am shooting photos, with what pots I like best, the dishes I serve up in, and the spoons and utensils I use. But not all of it is visible. Have you ever wondered what I carry in my backpack when I hike? Or when we… Continue reading Sarah’s Favorite Outdoor Kitchen Tools
Gear Review: Extremus Rechargeable Electric Lighter
Last year, Kirk picked me up an Extremus Rechargeable Electric Lighter on a sale, which he charged and gave to me to put into my outdoor kitchen gear. I then promptly forgot about it. Yesterday, I was out working on meals when I saw the lighter in one of my bags. I thought about it… Continue reading Gear Review: Extremus Rechargeable Electric Lighter