Going Prepared

The credit goes to Cat on this one, but REI has a 2-pack of Cutter Picaridin Pump Sprays for $.83. If you have never used this stuff, I highly recommend it. I have completely stopped using DEET in favor of … Continued

Michael Scott (Steve Carell) went on his own little survival mission on NBC’s “The Office” last night. His boss snubbed him by not inviting him to a camping retreat that all other branch managers were invited to, and instead invited … Continued

Looks like Bear is back. The new voice overs that I am guessing Discovery mandated should keep the ridiculousness in check, so I am hoping to learn some new stuff or at least be entertained. The first new one is … Continued

I ate dehydrated backpacker meals for several meals in a row for the first time on my BNR trip. I had always just carried the extra weight to avoid eating them, but figured food was an easy way to save … Continued