ErktheRed

Day and place of birth in Oakland, Maryland, on April 17, 2026, weighing 21.8 lbs. (9.8 kg.): Second day of life, Siri Lake, West...

Getting the most bang for your buck in one vehicle

Cold soaked pasta. I cook then dehydrate the pasta at home, also dehydrate peppers, onions, olives and anything else going in it. While...

I have a few Nemo Fillos but use my old Thermarest compressible pillow the most. I went Medium, doesn’t pack down as small as the Fillos...

Nemo Fillo; air bladder with foam on one side and a removable, washable flannel outer. Also has a lace cord arrangement on the back...

I’m a bit more than half way through The Gales Of November, about the sinking of the Edmond Fitzgerald and what it was like to be in the...

I have one of these Bitty Big Q grill, which I really like. https://bittybigq.com/

Seems their site is having issues with bad links and a bad email. I did see that Canadian Outdoor Equipment has some but before I make...

I have several Black Diamond and have used Petzl, really like them both. I have their Spot and Storm models. They hold up well for how I...

This isn't how Gore-Tex and other similar waterproof-breathable membranes work. The waterproof membrane has tiny holes in it that are...

This is my candle lantern, owned originally by my great grandfather. It's got a thin metal/soldered seam case with a dedicated tube...

I’ve used a folding lantern in a tent. It’s lovely and can raise the temperature a few degrees depending on the conditions. The...

I believe that for minor rain days and maybe minimal use, a simple rain shell/pants are enough. Something with a good DWR on the...

Backcountry-skiing...walking up with skins on my skis, enjoying a nice view from the top of a mountain and having fun skiing down...