Having a great sleeping bag is key for a good night’s sleep while camping. Our favorite is a roomy, double size bag for two people, rated for zero degrees by Teton Sports Mammoth. I would equate the space of the bag, to a queen size mattress. We are both tall and like the room of this bag to move and…
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Our favorite maps for exploring Death Valley Maps are invaluable for trip planning and always knowing where you are in the backcountry. You cannot rely on cell reception for Google Maps or online help. These are our “go-to” maps for 4×4 roads. Both maps are printed on waterproof and tear-resistant plastic. These maps will take a beating while being folded…
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Benchmark Atlas offers its maps for each of the U.S. states These book style maps offer more detail than a conventional paper state road map. I like to use these for planning a trip as well as while on the road, especially when no cell reception is available. With the all-new Landscape Maps section, it’s easy to see whether an…
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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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If you are a shutterbug and prefer a “real” camera to your cell phone, then check out the Panasonic Lumix FZ300! I love how this camera makes me look good as a photographer! It has so many features that I am still learning to use, but my easy default is the iA setting for the camera’s auto “smart” feature. Most of…
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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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The far-reaching vastness of the California wildfires was staggering as we camped in Northern California this May. Equally amazing was how many homes and ranches were saved by our heroic firefighters, as we drove past burned forests and grasslands, bordering right up to homes, barns, and buildings in remote areas. We saw blackened trees from the Lake Shasta – Redding…
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