A few weeks ago and friend of mine Leigh asked if I would like to go out and hot tent overnight in the snow. well you know me , I jumped at it. And so our little adventure began The first thing i learnt… Continue Reading “First Time Hot Tent Camp”
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Posted on January 28, 2022
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I am a knife fiend, anything sharp and shinny, including axes, hatchets and saws get my undivided attention. I spend hours looking at, playing with and showing off my small but growing collection. From basic EDC pocket pals, to the fixed blades outdoor companions… Continue Reading “What I have Learnt about knives”
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Posted on November 18, 2021
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I was going through my “stuff” today. It’s change of seasons time. So that means checking my packs and goodies I take outdoors with me. Winter is here and in Minnesota that’s the long word for cold. So I update my packs every season… Continue Reading “Something to do…”
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Well Campers it seems that summer is past. So quickly it seems, eEvery year I never get to do what plans I make for every summer. But the good news for me is its Fall again. Definitely the best time of the year to… Continue Reading “A change of Seasons. Fall 2021”
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Once again My friend Will from work took us out to a real gem. Flyfishing for small Brook Trout. What a great couple of hours outside. The joy
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Everytime I have been hiking with Leigh he has used his Kelly Kettle to boil the water for our Coffee with our snack or meal when out trudging. I finally decided to have a look at the cook kits Kelly Kettle offers. I wentvahead… Continue Reading “Watch “Kelly Kettle, Scout Cook Set-with accessories, Bush Lunch for 3” on YouTube”
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Posted on February 27, 2021
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Hey campers winter is finally starting to head out. So went Walkabout and had a quick bush meal….yep Tacos….. Check it out. Remember knowledge is a Survival Skill. Even making Tacos helps, just saying NS
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Thew alot more leaves than I thought. And just got done in time. The next day we got 7 inches of snow….
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For the past 6 months I have been working on a perfect for me walking kitchen. I like to spend time outdoors whether it be a walkabout trudge or an overnight camp cooking a meal or brewing a cuppa. Nothing pleases me more doing… Continue Reading “Watch “2020 camp and walkabout kitchen – boil, bake and fry, all you need to do it” on YouTube”
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Posted on September 26, 2020
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Once again Minnesota has not dissapointed. Got to go out on a walkabout to look for those first fall colors. Such joy to see the trees changing. Made myself a great breakfast and once again git to enjoy the day. Fall is here. What… Continue Reading “Watch “First Look Fall Colors 2020 – and an awesome breakfast” on YouTube”
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