The Cafflano “Klassic” coffee maker is an all-in-one grind and brew coffee maker with stackable components and travel-friendly features that make it possible to enjoy great coffee wherever you go. This, of course, includes outdoor adventures, picnics, and wild camping. I’m not one for skimping on coffee when backpacking. I love the morning ritual of …
Big Agnes Copper Hotel UV UL2 Review
The Big Agnes Copper Hotel HV UL2 is an awesome lightweight 2-person tent for backpackers, bike packers, pet owners, and anyone else who wants extra room without the extra weight. Here’s my tried and tested review. This website wouldn’t be complete without a review of the Big Agnes Copper Hotel. This ultralight two-man tent has …
Jetboil Summit Skillet Review
The Jetboil Summit Skillet is by no means a necessary piece of backpacking kit. People who are happy to eat energy bars, instant coffee, and just-add-water-to-a-bag freeze dried meals will no doubt find it overkill. But for the backcountry gourmet camper, this ultralight skillet is a game changer. I’ve been using it for the last …
Thermos King Food Flask: A Brilliant Flask for Hiking
Last winter I picked up a Thermos Stainless King Food Flask for hiking, spurred on by cooler weather and the desire to enjoy hot food while on the trail. It’s become an indispensable piece of kit for outdoor adventures so I thought I’d write a little review to expound on its virtues. Now that I’ve …
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MSR Pocket Rocket Campstove Review
This review of the MSR Pocket Rocket camp stove was originally written in 2008, two years after I purchased the stove. It’s now 2019 and this little wonder is still going strong. Here is the original review, with a few updated links: The petite MSR PocketRocket Stove has been my constant camping companion since I purchased …
Big Agnes King Solomon 15 Sleeping Bag Review
If you’re part of a couple that likes to sleep in a tent, whether you camp with a car, or like to put all of your stuff in a backpack as we do, sooner or later you’re going to struggle with being separated from your co-conspirator by a piece of down-filled fabric. You could either …
