Going Prepared

Trangia Mess Tin for a survival kit

I like to tinker with survival kits. I have been this way since I was a wee tot. Something about the many parts, constant upgradeability, and immense usefulness really appeals to me. I have carried my current kit in a … Continued

Trangia Mess Tin for a survival kit

I like to tinker with survival kits. I have been this way since I was a wee tot. Something about the many parts, constant upgradeability, and immense usefulness really appeals to me. I have carried my current kit in a … Continued

Bear attack in North GA!

OK, he didn’t attack ME, but he sure got my food… Here is my story. Not super dramatic, but hopefully a lesson or two can be learned: Several years ago, my girlfriend and I took our first backpacking trip together. … Continued

Car camping – where do you sleep?

So, my lovely girlfriend and I spent last week up in the Smokies. We were going to do some backpacking, but I managed to give myself a gimpy leg the second day there, so we stuck to easy hikes and … Continued

Fire Piston – yet another way to start a fire

So, I know most people don’t know what a fire piston is. I didn’t either until recently. Basically, it rapidly compresses air when you slam it down on a hard surface to ignite a piece of tinder on top of … Continued