Tuesday’s Tip

A fast and portable, all-weather fire starter kit can be made from an empty plastic Peanut Butter jar, charcoal and a fuel bottle. We like this kit as it can vary by weather conditions (temperature and moisture), how much of each is used. Hot summer day- one charcoal brick and a few drips of lighter…

Columbia Silver Ridge Shorts

The Columbia Silver Ridge cargo shorts have recently become Gear Son’s favorite pair of shorts. These shorts are made of a quick drying, ultra-wicking, upf 50 material, that gives you plenty of freedom to move in. During the initial test of these shorts, Gear Son fell into a river up to his waist (complete with…

Monday’s Menu

We’ve added a new concept to the blog and plan on sharing our meal plans for our adventures; whether it be an on-the-road camping meal or a hearty feast at a well-equipped base camp, we have to eat. Today’s menu item will be a make-ahead Italian noodle salad with sides of fire roasted tomatoes and…

Stanley Adventure Series: The Nesting Two Cup Cookset Review

As you probably know, any good team will divide and conquer the tasks and responsibilities of an adventure. One of my roles as Gear Dad has been managing all aspects of our meals from menu creation, to necessary equipment, to preparing it, to cooking and serving. I enjoy this role as I like the challenge…