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If you haven‘t heard, there‘s a new kid on the block when it comes to sleeping outside. Camping quilts have been around for a long time but are becoming more and more popular with hammock camping. I really enjoy using quilts when camping and the weather must be very cold before I go back to … Read more
Coffee in a bag? That might sound crazy, but Nature’s Coffee Kettle is a pretty good brew. Normally, you have to give up some quality for convenience. Not this time though. With Nature’s Coffee Kettle, you can brew up premium coffee any place you have access to hot water. The concept is simple enough. You’ve … Read more
When I first handled the Amicus™from CRKT®, I was surprised by the heft. With a weight of 6.7 ounces, it’s no lightweight. But once I opened the blade, I found it to be nicely balanced. For a knife that’s all steel, that’s no easy task. Of course, with a name like Amicus, which means friend … Read more
I enjoy luxuries on car camping and floating trips. Backpacking has its own challenges and kind of fun, but some luxury camping is nice as well. The UCO Madrona Hang Out Lantern is too big and heavy to carry for backpacking trips. But it puts out a lot of light at camp and it will see … Read more
The Thermarest Corus HD quilt is new for 2016 and Thermarest says it is their most technical down quilt. I am a big fan of quilts, although I do enjoy burrowing up into a warm sleeping bag. Camping or backpacking quilts are more popular recently and there are good reasons for this. The biggest advantage … Read more