Gear

Inflatable Car Bed Review

After the gear failure of the backseat sleeping platform I reviewed, I wasn't putting much stock into any sleeping system for Raven The Tank's backseat. But who am I to pass up reviewing cheap gear for you all? The truth is that nearly all hiking and camping gear comes from China. It's often made in… Continue reading Inflatable Car Bed Review

Gear

Reviewing Car Camping Accessories

This year has been interesting. At the end of 2019, we bought an EV plug-in hybrid, the biggest plug-in sedan we could tow behind our RV. It was affordable, and a bargain due to discounting (at the time, the dealership had many of them, and they were not selling) and then the government rebate after.… Continue reading Reviewing Car Camping Accessories

Trail Cooking

Trail Cooking: The Quinoa Thermos Method

Years ago, I found a way to cook quinoa without cooking it. And it didn't need to be instant quinoa (back then, you could find pre-cooked quinoa flakes, but it would be mushy like oatmeal). You only needed a heavy-duty thermos, boiled water, and time. While this might not be the best method for backpacking,… Continue reading Trail Cooking: The Quinoa Thermos Method