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We first got wind of the Eagles Nest Outfitters Sub7 hammock at the 2015 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The ENO Sub7 is a new, lightweight, gathered end hammock that pushes the boundaries of hammock camping. As the name implies, this hammock weighs less than 7 ounces. For those of you who may be new to … Read more
Recently, I got in touch with the folks at Firebox. Firebox Stoves offer a larger 5 inch folding Firebox stove and the smaller lighter Gen 2 Nano. There are plenty of positive reviews of the stoves these guys offer and there‘s good reason for that. It is quite obvious that a lot of time and … Read more
The GSI Outdoors Crossover Kitchen Kit is a basic collection of some of the most commonly used kitchen utensils and tools. I bought mine from a local outfitter in town. This setup fits in between what an ultra light backpacker and a car camper might carry. For my style of backpacking, this kit is ideal. … Read more
Char cloth is some super handy stuff that you can use to get a fire started. Mine are made from old 100 % cotton T-shirts, although any 100 % natural fiber cloth will work. Char cloth is fabric that has undergone a process known as pyrolysis. This process converts fabric into a slow-burning fuel that has a … Read more
Instead of perching on the closest log or rock, I decided to get a proper place to sit when outdoors. My day job took me to a city large enough to accommodate 2 REI stores, and I took the chance to check out a variety of lightweight options. I found the visit to the store … Read more