Driving for hours up a mountain in the snow, with the express purpose of sleeping outdoors in freezing temperatures, sounds like lunacy to most people. Nearly everybody I mentioned it to, in fact. Looking for someone to go with, I floated the idea to a couple of local Jeep clubs that I belong to. After all, misery loves company but in the end there … [Read more...]
Brewing Coffee at Low-Impact Camp
Morning coffee simply will not be left behind just because I need to save the weight and space on a bike or in my Jeep. … [Read more...]
Out Cold
Some may think the term “winter camping” is an oxymoron, but if you appreciate the beauty of winter and have the appropriate gear, camping might be the best way to lose the crowds and celebrate the snowy months. … [Read more...]
GSI Outdoors Vortex Hand-Crank Blender
Most people do not pack their blender when heading out for a weekend camping trip. Margaritas, blended coffee, and smoothies are not typical camp fare. So I was very intrigued and courious about a hand-cranked blender from impressive product line of GSI Outdoors. The Vortex Blender is a nesting, two-speed, hand-cranked blender that attaches to … [Read more...]
Epicurean Camp Series Cutting Board
Real items for real adventure and real trail use. That's the 4-1-1 on the Epicurean Camp Series Cutting Board and why we, as Jeep adventure enthusiasts and backcountry cuisine afficianados, dig this product! Adventure usefulness and/or Jeep usefulness: This earth friendly cutting board made from dense recycled cardboard fibers proved very … [Read more...]
Planning Your Menu For the Backcountry
Food is an essential part of any climbing, hiking, or mountaineering trip. Food is so important, that it can make or break a trip. So deciding how much, how often, and what kind of food, is an equally important part of any expedition. … [Read more...]
Tire Clinic – Major Sidewall Repair
You've just passed through a gnarly series of rocks and ruts in what seemed like a very difficult traverse in your Jeep vehicle. Then, all of a sudden, you find your tire has been severely damaged from an adjoining rock. You're in the backcountry, far from civilization. What do you do? … [Read more...]
Jeep & Mopar Announce Release of New Camper Trailer
*Press release from Jeep/Mopar Jeep® and Mopar® are setting up camp for off-road enthusiasts. They will be the first in the industry to offer customers off-road camper trailers. … [Read more...]