Make Your Own Char Cloth

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

REI Trail Stool

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

Coghlan’s Collapsible Water Container – Stores Plenty When You Need It, Packs Down When You Don’t

In most areas of the world, particularly in the summer months, water is one of the most important things that you can store, whether you are bringing it with you on your adventures or keeping a stash of it in your house in case of an emergency.  Even areas that have plentiful water rarely have … Read more