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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

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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

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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

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Gear Review: Fozzils SnapFold Solo Pack

A very long time ago, I was an early adopter of the original Fozzils set on the market. I couldn't tell you how I found them, but I was using them within a hot moment of being on the market in 2008. The company was founded in the PNW, by a hiker. Making Biscuits and… Continue reading Gear Review: Fozzils SnapFold Solo Pack

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Gear Find: Nine Lives Wet Phone Fix

I recently received samples from FreshPackUSA, a company that makes an extensive line of Mylar and plastic bags, which are great for use in storing outdoor gear and backpacking meals. One of the items was a Nine Lives Wet Phone Fix, which caught my eye. (It is also on Amazon as well) Over the years,… Continue reading Gear Find: Nine Lives Wet Phone Fix