Awhile back I came across Crunch Co. precut parchment paper for Harvest Right freeze-dryers. We have a Large sized machine, so I picked up a 150 count package on Amazon to try out. I normally use the silicone tray liners that Harvest Right makes, but when running batches of eggs, it is easier to have… Continue reading Review: Precut Parchment Paper For Harvest Right Machines
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Gear Review: Klymit V Seat
It's not that I needed a new sit pad; my long-suffering Thermarest sit pad is doing just fine (it is so old, it is a prototype that fell off the wagon into my backpack and became a forever piece of gear). Still, as I walked past an endcap of Klymit gear at the local hardware… Continue reading Gear Review: Klymit V Seat
An Ode To The Wool Sweater
When I started hiking and backpacking long ago, wool was seen as fuddy-duddy. What was in style then were the newer fabrics, all created in labs by scientists. And it best had "tec" in its trademarked name back then. And overall, this hasn't changed in the past 20 to 30 years. Maybe the biggest change… Continue reading An Ode To The Wool Sweater
Gear Review: Farmer’s Defense Protection Sleeves
Years ago, I started wearing hiking sleeves in summer. I was tired of starting at sunrise when it was chilly at the trailhead (in the 30s), and within an hour, I was so hot as the sun came up over the ridge. Before, I found that I'd be in a long-sleeved top to stay warm… Continue reading Gear Review: Farmer’s Defense Protection Sleeves
Musings On The State Of Camp Kitchen Gear For Sale
Supply chain issues and empty shelves have been so common in Washington State that now, 4+ years out, we don't even blink. It's an odd one. Go into a fast food joint one day, and they have no chicken. The next day, it's no Swiss cheese. You shrug and carry on with life. I have,… Continue reading Musings On The State Of Camp Kitchen Gear For Sale