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
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Inclusive Sleeping Bags: Does It Really Work For Women
When I first got into backpacking, my choices as a shorter female were men's, men's, and more men's gear. We had no choices in the dark ages. In my first year of backpacking, I wore an awful 5500 ci LLBean backpack that towered above me. It was heavy and cut for a man 6" taller… Continue reading Inclusive Sleeping Bags: Does It Really Work For Women
Gear Review: Cirkul Metal Bottle
Last year, I reviewed the standard 22-ounce Cirkul water bottle on the blog. Recently, they debuted a new 32-ounce Cirkul bottle in stainless steel. It comes in a variety of very trendy colors. The small Walmart 30+ miles away had the hit pink, light pink, and chameleon colors in a setup in the aisle. Who… Continue reading Gear Review: Cirkul Metal Bottle
Gear Review: Sea To Summit Frontier Ultralight Pot
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
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