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“Huh?” You are 20 feet from camp, standing next to your tent, wondering how far down you should of dig the cathole. Easy question… Until … Read more

Your canteen might be full of water that looks perfectly fine to drink, but that transparency won’t tell you anything useful about what you can’t … Read more

Few backcountry trips end due to loss of trail or foul weather, but rather an underestimation of soapy needs. “A drop will do” you think, … Read more

Propane isn’t the only thing people fear will run out while camping; they also fret over there supply of clean water. Then they find out … Read more

Yes, there’s the silence of a high alpine ridge or desert canyon as part of the deal. But waste management logistics is also part of … Read more

Here’s the scene: You’re at a creek in the backcountry, and it appear safe to drink. The water’s clear, enough to spot bottom rocks. It’s … Read more

Water filters hung on a tree branch look easy: gravity does the job; time to go make some fire/cook up grub. With no pump, it … Read more

You have three pounds of trimmed beef round and a bag of soy sauce that has been in your pantry since last winter. Jerky sounds … Read more

Heat causes most campfire cooking disasters, so it’s important to know what kind of heat you’re working with. The flame may seem promising, so you … Read more

Brining meat while camping is a challenge because you have to combine taste and food safety. On one hand, who doesn’t love some seasoning on … Read more

If you’re a smoker, you know that an excess of thick white smoke will ruin your meat, as it’s acrid and bitter. What you seek … Read more