Recent content by TXRiverRunner

I actually got the dehydrator confused with a freeze dryer. We have a dehydrator. My wife wants a freeze dryer, but they are expensive.

We outlawed hatchets for that very reason. I am surprised we haven't had more pocket knife injuries.

I appreciate all the feedback. Like I said, I have a 4-Person AM as well as a 10-Person AM. I often have several children with me. A two person is good when it is just me and a younger child. Since I have a lot of daughters, I will let them have the bigger tent and I take the small one. Has...

I was camping in a mud pit. The night before I grilled burgers over a fire. The next morning, I just used the grill as a table to set my solo stove on.

I have used a 2-man Eurika tent for many years. I recently applied a can of silicon spray, and applied Tear-aid to a few spots. All the tape has finally come off the seams. On my last trip I woke up with water dripping on my face. I have loved this tent, but I think it is time replace it...

What kind of dehydrator did you get? My wife has been saying she wants one of those. They can be pricey though. But since we grow a lot of our own vegetables, it seems like it may be worth the investment.

I used to not like hammocks until a friend told me to try a 12 footer from Dutchware. Since I'm 6'3" the longer hammock really makes a difference.

I love my Solo Stove. This is the campfire version. I forgot to take a picture while I was frying the bacon and eggs. I use a vasoline covered cotton ball to get the fire started.

Yes sir. Texas thing, even.

When I was in the middle of the Navasota River last weekend with my 17-year-old daughter, I was asking myself, “why in the world did I take her out here?” With every battle through tree branches, spiders that fell into the canoe, near flip, and muddy campsite I was feeling sorry for her. But she...

I have loved this little grill. It is light and folds up very compact. I just build a small fire and let it die down to coals, the set the grill over it. You can easily push the legs down into the sand to adjust the height. I used to use a little portable charcoal grill, but taking charcoal...

Man, that sounds good. I don't think I've ever eaten buckwheat pancakes. Must not be a southern thing. If I make pancakes on the river, I typically use the Whataburger pancake mix. Though, once I mixed up my own pancake mix in a ziplock bag. I just had to add the milk, oil, and eggs. then...

Same here. However last year I was on a father/son trip., and one of the boys brought swords made from PVC pipe wrapped in foam. Safe right? Well, I was standing on the sandbar talking to one of the dads. The boys had dug a deep hole in the sand. I watched as the boy in the hole threw a...

I finally got around to finishing a video recap of this trip. The little guy telling me about the turtle shell is gold. Enjoy!

I like to bring something fresh for my first night on a trip. I will grill hamburgers. Bread won't make it long, so needs to be eaten first. After that, a rice mix like jambalaya is good. I'll take oatmeal. I will also take oranges. They keep well. Tuna is good, but I like to add mayo...