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We've used Dutch ovens, two pie pans with one inverted over the other as a field expedient Dutch oven, a reflector oven, calzones in a...

You could definitely do it in a Dutch oven. I'll often make yeast doughs before I leave and store them in the cooler in a ziplock bag -...

Jello mold oven. Jiffy or Betty Crocker dough mix. Dehydrated sauce and vegetables. Fresh cheese. Summer sausage.

(sigh) not sure how I missed this but, then again, maybe that's for the best... OK so, the instructions were: "Slip her the tongue for...

Central PA from I99 (eastbound) today. For those out West, it may not look unusual but the most distant ridge shown is only about 7 or...

Thanks all. My dogs are Siberian huskies, with weights ranging from 55lbs - 40lbs. Generally I would look for the dog to be in the...

I had a Northstar Northwind Solo and it easily handled my 60 pound coonhound, but I'm a kneeler and want my dog right in front of me...

I have found tandems set up for solo best for long days paddling and dogs. My veteran tripping dog is 10.5 years old. He moves around...

Welcome to the site and thanks for joining in. Free canoes are a great way to get people hooked and are WAY better than free candy from...

Hi everyone, Just found this website when researching a new to me canoe I found marked "FREE" in someone's yard today. We had a canoe...

Wow. 1st impressions: 1) my Unicorn Spit Merlin is no longer the fugliest canoe I've ever seen. 2) It certainly seems like the paddler...

I went to Sylvania for my first canoe camping trip. Copy and paste a trip report. I came back early, which says something. Sunday was...

Wind is common in the desert. Good to have room in the schedule to lay over. Get up early is the smart move. We did a Feb trip on the...

I like it. Certainly warm enough for swimming down there.

I was paddling this week in a big tandem loaded with two kids and camping gear. I was getting tired of sitting with my knees bent, but...