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Posted in Gear, Hiking Gear on Jun 6th, 2011
We received samples of Cool Off towelettes, by The Quick Chill. It took some time to be able to try them – we have had the chilliest spring in 55 years of recording – this weekend though got nicely warm. The packets come in packs similar to single use hand towelettes and are made with [...]
Posted in Gear, Hiking Gear, Outdoor Cooking Gear on Jun 6th, 2011
I came across this ancient “reader’s tip” in the September 199 issue of Backpacker Magazine. Why no one has talked about this since then is beyond me! Easy, cheap and it works. If you have noticed I like to call for exact measurements in my recipes versus the “cover with water” method used by others [...]
Posted in Gear, Hiking Gear on Jun 4th, 2011
Walker’s backpack carrier, a Deuter KidComfort III, has some sun protection but not a lot (all the kid carriers are like this – a small amount of coverage – although the III covers the most that I have seen). Walker is very fair skinned, hates hats and I am constantly worried about him getting too [...]
Posted in Gear, Hiking Gear on Mar 25th, 2011
Awhile back Kirk had gifted me a Canon PowerShot G11 camera but I wasn’t carrying it much due to not having a case for it. Having carried tiny compact digital cameras that could hang off my sternum strap, going to the G11 was a pretty big difference. But I had wanted one that might take [...]
Posted in Gear, Hiking Gear on Mar 22nd, 2011
A couple months ago I won a backpack from Outdoor Baby Network (which is a fantastic resource for parents and even thinking-about-becoming-parents). The contest was sponsored by Osprey Packs. I had no idea what pack was coming so that made it even better – when the UPS man rang the doorbell last night and there [...]
Posted in Gear, Hiking Gear, Outdoor Cooking Gear on Mar 17th, 2011
Noticed some of the cooking pot reviews are up online for reading now – from our article in the March 2011 issue of Backpacker Magazine – Gear Review: Camp Cookware. The link takes you to the start of the article and you can then read the individual reviews. ~Sarah
Posted in Gear, hiking, Hiking Gear on Mar 13th, 2011
Looking for an affordable pair of trekking poles? We came across New Balance branded poles at Target for $19.99. Yes, under $20! The set includes the poles, rubber tips (though I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t lose those within minutes….), small baskets and winter baskets. Are they the lightest poles? Well no but [...]
Posted in Gear, Hiking Gear on Mar 7th, 2011
This past weekend we were down at the local Road Runner Sports as I needed a new pair of the custom fitted insoles they make – of which have changed dramatically how I walk and hike. The insoles have shown me where my pressure points are, along with other issues. The insoles might seem gimmicky [...]
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