I've been sitting on a dessert from Packit Gourmet, their Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes, primarily out of laziness because I needed to work, to cook it. That is one thing about outdoor cooking: if it is "just add water," it is far more likely to get made, at least first, out of one's hiker pantry.… Continue reading Meal Review: Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
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Gear Review: Topo Athletic Women’s Rekovr 2
Back in late 2021, I found Topo Athletic shoes at a running store, and they impressed me with their comfort and fit. The Topo Ultraventure shoes have since become my go-to workout shoes in our gym. Somewhere in 2022, I saw their Rekovr 2 shoes and picked them up. I had long sought an easy-to-wear… Continue reading Gear Review: Topo Athletic Women’s Rekovr 2
Gear Review: Injini Boot Socks
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
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
Food Find: Starkist Beef Creations
Starkist Beef Creations are newer to the market, filling a spot that has been empty for a few years. In the late 2000s, one could find many meats/fish in packets, but this dwindled in the 2010s. Starkist is again targeting the market with a wide array of protein options, and ground beef is now back.… Continue reading Food Find: Starkist Beef Creations