Gear Review: Coleman Sunlight Ridge tent
We enjoyed our Memorial weekend camping so much, we decided to get set up properly for camping. As two of the kids are willing to give camping a try, that left us with an accommodation problem. So we...
View ArticleGear Review: MSR Mutha Hubba tent
We spent a long time researching and looking at tents. Each time we thought we’d found the one we wanted we saw another we liked even more. A three season tent was essential for spring and fall...
View ArticleGear Review: Coleman Exponent Multi Fuel Stove
We’ve owned our Coleman Exponent Multi Fuel Stove for over two years, and it’s our go-to stove for car camping and backpacking. In this review we explain why we purchased it – not all the reasons were...
View ArticleGear Review: Montbell Super Spiral Sleeping Bags
We’ve had our mont·bell Super Spiral Sleeping Bags for nearly three years now. They were expensive, but it’s a purchase we’ve never regretted. We wanted bags that would keep us warm three season...
View ArticleOur Gear: MSR Dromedary and MSR Sweetwater
I am a microbiologist by training and therefore have a healthy respect for getting horrendously sick from the water. We hike in the Ozarks and that means pretty much everywhere you go there are houses...
View ArticleCustomizing an Ascend FS10 Kayak
Here's how I fitted out my Ascend FS10 kayak with some dry storage, an anchor trolley, and a camping foam sleeping pad for year round fishing on the Ozarks' lakes. Updated: June 29, 2012.Related...
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