Alex and I were huddled around burners staring at cookpots waiting for water to boil on the inaugural night of a backcountry trip. It was my first opportunity to pull out the Gerber ComplEAT — I saw the look of derision on Alex’s face. I can’t really blame him because these utensils don’t look like…
Impulse buys are rarely a good thing. I was walking through Scheels’ flagship store admiring the quality of outdoor gear stocked on shelves compared to many other big box stores. The outdoor cooking section was extensive with a ton of equipment that needs testing. But, I’m in the middle of a hunting trip and the…
I don’t believe I’ve ever met a pie I didn’t like. For those unfamiliar with travel hunting, hunters have to consume birds that we shoot at a pace that equals harvest. Most states the possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Say the daily bag is three pheasant and we are lucky to shoot…
I wasn’t happy with the under-powered cooktop that came standard with my camper. Standing around waiting for water to boil on cool camp mornings when coffee can’t come quick enough wasn’t going to cut it. The compact Camp Chef Ranger II was able to drop right into place and give me more than double the…