Hot Apple Cobbler

Depending on timing of my adventures, and what I’ve got with me in the Jeep, food choices will occasionally end up being a re-hydrated meal. The recent weekend adventures at Waiparous had me short on time to visit a grocery store, so dinner included the hot apple cobbler desert from…

The Gerber Gator II

I’ve decided to replace my Coleman hatchet with a bit of an upgrade. The Gerber Gator II Axe and Saw combo (check it out on Amazon.com here for a great price) seems like it’s going to be a great addition to my outdoor adventures. It is lightweight, strong and is…

Dowson VGA Dash Cam Review

At $15-25, you might think the Dowson VGA dash cam is a great deal for adding peace of mind video recording to your vehicle, but think again. This little camera only records in VGA mode – resulting in a 640×480 video at best. Add in a windshield that won’t always…

Brunton GoPro Battery Pack

Anyone following my YouTube Channel knows I haven’t put much of anything out for video as of yet, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been shooting video and experimenting with the GoPro. My first disappointment with the GoPro was how miserable battery life is. And although that may be excellent…

The Energizer Pop Up Lantern

Not making the cut for quality gear for my 2015 excursions is the Energizer Pop-Up LED Lantern. Great in theory, and really, it should be a great piece of gear – BUT, it just doesn’t do the trick for me and my adventures. It runs on 4 AA batteries and…