Enhance your camp cooking with the simple art of grilling on this handy, portable Smokey Joe BBQ by Weber. Note there is no ash catcher. I like the containment of ashes kept in the fire bowl, for added fire safety when cooking outdoors. The lid and sides of the bowl have adjustable vents to make your fire hotter or to dampen…
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We’ve put together a list of our favorite gear for that special man in your life to enjoy on his next outdoor adventure. If your dad, brother, son, husband, boyfriend, or uncle enjoys camping, then we think this list will provide some great gift ideas. Most of the linked items use our affiliate links with Amazon to make your shopping…
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It is inevitable while traveling in the California desert, Sierras and Pacific coast range, that you will come across a rattlesnake. I live in rattlesnake country and it is still unnerving to have a close encounter. Rattlers tend to mind their own business and are an important part of rodent control. It is good to educate yourself as to where…
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Are your maps, camping trip notes, brochures, and vacay photos in a messy pile or stuffed in a bin? Do you wish you could remember where you found that special campsite on BLM land or which 4×4 route was best to get there? Do you waste time looking for your menu or checklist from the last trip you’d like to…
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Percolated coffee is a great way to enjoy a good cup of joe while camping out. We used an aluminum pot for years but decided it was better for our health to upgrade to stainless steel. We found the perfect percolator for us in the Coletti Bozeman coffee pot. It has a glass globe for watching the coffee perk to…
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Detailed content for where to find some of our favorite wild camping sites is no longer public. Why have these posts been concealed and given you this redirected page? Many campsites we share are primitive with no toilet facilities. Abuse by campers has caused closures to many areas we used to camp and enjoy. Therefore, we are only sharing this…
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While camping in the arid regions your skin and hair need extra care so you don’t feel like a dried out piece of jerky by the time you get back to civilization. Here is my list of top ten practical tips to deal with camping in the dry outdoors. 1. Keep cool Carry a large cotton bandana which is handy…
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