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I've done many of both styles of camping, but I DO prefer waking up warm. For cold camping I do the same as snapper, but take it a step...

I have the same style canteen! Bought it forty years ago from Cabellas or maybe REI ? Don't remember. Carried in my Jeep and on camping...

I should add that the two times I ended up in the hospital it was parasites, not bacteria. To prevent this don't eat raw fish without...

Fish, or food in general, lasts longer than you would expect, but I think it would last longer without water in with it. A gutted fish...

Jacques was in charge of the fishing, storage and preparation. He would gut the fish and then wrap it in an old, wet, linen dish towel...

Thanks Al, Cabin was very comy - but - I did stoke the fire about 3 times during the night ... I should have mentioned that in my...

I may be overly cautious, but bacteria growth is a function of time and temperature. I like the idea of storing the fillets in the...

Those OR insulated bottle holders work great. I rarely use them for their intended purpose anymore. I put my lunch or snacks in them...

Nice cabin Bob. Pretty remarkable that temps were 60 degrees when you woke up, with no insulation. I assume you are able to drive to...

Nice cabin, I enjoyed the pics and story. That wood stove seems very efficient, the insulation will make a big difference in firewood...

Yesterday it was bitter cold ... too cold for my old dog Jake. He is 11 and showing his age. So my pup Max ( 16 months ) and I hiked to...

If it's cold enough the whole bottle will freeze solid. I was camped in 30 below F one time. I put a couple containers of very hot water...

I've never washed my canteens. I only put water in them, and it stays good even after months. I've even filled them with water from...