A couple of years ago I switched from carrying my MSR WhisperLite (because it’s not so “lite”) to a Pocket Rocket knockoff I purchased from Amazon. It’s far lighter, smaller and more than enough stove for a 3-4 day trip. The only “thing” with the knockoff is that the igniter on it is unreliable and…
Category: Gear
Hammock Camping
I’ve recently become one of those Hammock Campers you may (or may not) have seen out in the woods. I was sort of peer pressured into it by my buddy Paul who had been experimenting with them before I had any interest. I had a tent already and I was (ok..maybe “am”) a bit of…
Here There Be Bears
In 2005, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) made the use of bear resistant food canisters mandatory in the Eastern High Peaks Zone of the Adirondack Wilderness. Between April 1 and November 30. All overnight campers in that particular area of the park (the most popular) have to use these cans or…
Land Nav
If there’s one particular skill I can thank my time in the military for, it’s land navigation. The GPS system has made getting around easier than it ever has been before and cellphones that can run navigation apps seem to be in everyone’s pockets. However, while GPS is a great tool, the knowledge of how…
MSR Whisperlite Stove
The MSR Whisperlite Stove was introduced in 1984 and it’s still the best liquid fuel stove you can buy for group camping, backpacking, and winter mountaineering. I purchased mine back in the early 90’s and it’s still the only liquid fuel camp stove I own (plus a wood burning collapseable backup). The Whisperlite I own…
Pack Loadout Plan
My current packing plan for my Kelty Coyote 65L Pack: Bottom Pocket: Sleeping Bag Ground Pad Pillow Thermals (top/bottom) in WP Bag Small backpack Camp Shoes Center: Water Bladder Bear Can Mess Kit Mess Cup Fuel Stove Top Pocket: Rain Gear Emergency Bivvy Rain Cover Whistle Bug Net Outside Front Pocket: Flex Patches Spork and Knife…
Kelty Coyote 65
I just purchased a Kelty Coyote 65 and one of the strap buckles was broken. Their warranty department shipped a replacement out to me the next day. Excellent customer service.
46er in the 50s 