Camping Calculator

We’ve all been there; you’re standing over a cooler, staring into a tub of powder wondering if two scoop is going to be a chemical … Read more

It’s the classic “water-is-infinite” scenario that hits most campers when they’re standing in front of a boiling pot, holding a half cup of dry grain, … Read more

But on a long hike, even if you’ve got enough food on board, you’ll find yourself suddenley drained of energy before you know it. Why? … Read more

Powdered eggs are a lightweight compromise. Most people see them as something they will use when reducing pack weight, but otherwise an acceptable substitution for … Read more

Your stove won’t work before dawn, which is often the coldest part of the day. When you need hot water for coffee, it won’t boil … Read more

With numb fingertips and grumbling gut, you look down at a tiny pot of water that won’t even begin to warm up. Now it’s windy, … Read more

It’s not enough just to fill your tanks until they appear completely full when managing fuel on a camping trip. There is factor of what … Read more

That’s why we like the math: the pre-trip giddiness doesn’t prepare you for the unique form of panic that arises when the pasta water begins … Read more

If you’re not paying attention, you might just guess how much water the grits need per pound of cornmeal. How much will boil away due … Read more

Because you did some quick mental math on volume, you pour in the fuel and watch blue flame dance around inside brass burner. And that’s … Read more

It’s happened to all of us at one time or another: you poured scalding-hot water on your leaves, waited a while, and then drank the … Read more