by admin | Dec 12, 2018 | Gear: Q&A, How to's, and Reviews
Gourmet Coffee in Any Remote Camp Review: Frieling French Press In the context of a dry cabin far away in the mountains… First, the confession Yes. Sigh. I have a confession: I don’t drink coffee. I didn’t inherit CD1, the primary...
by admin | Nov 6, 2018 | Gear: Q&A, How to's, and Reviews
Review: Camp Chef Oven Part 3: Portability, power drop-offs, and more Tara K. Harper November 6, 2018 This is part 3 of the Camp Chef Oven review I’ve used these ovens for around 20 years. I look at that number and am horrified at how that dates me. On the other...
by admin | Nov 4, 2018 | Gear: Q&A, How to's, and Reviews
Review: Firestarter – Magnesium Capsules Good on dry substrate; no good on damp / wet ground November 4, 2018 The good I did several tests with these. The capsules worked well when poured out in a concentrated pile on dry ground, wax paper, or any other dry...
by admin | Oct 21, 2018 | Gear: Q&A, How to's, and Reviews
Review: Camp Chef Oven Part 2: Temperatures and efficiencies Tara K. Harper October 21, 2018 This is part 2 of the 3-part review of the Camp Chef Oven. I’ve used these ovens for around 20 years. I look at that number and am horrified at how that dates me. On the other...
by admin | Oct 17, 2018 | Camping & Outdoor Survival, Gear: Q&A, How to's, and Reviews
Q&A: Firestarters for Wood Cook Fires Question: I cook almost all my family’s meals over a wood fire. What are the safest firestarters for cooking over wood fires and the easiest ones to get the fire to light? Answer: First, just be aware: Wood fires give...
by admin | Oct 10, 2018 | Gear: Q&A, How to's, and Reviews
Camp Chef Oven Part 1: Regulators, lighting it up, pan size, and burners Tara K. Harper October 10, 2018 This, folks, is a camp oven. First, I’m not an occasional baker — not in camp, at least. I don’t just mix up a boxed quick bread (cinnamon apple or...
