Blog Entries

Blog Entries

Turning my Jeep Gladiator into a Camper Tow Rig

When I got into an accident back in 2019 coming home from my annual Pennsylvania hunting trip it opened up opportunity. It also opened up...

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Blog Entries, Book Reviews, Reviews

Book Review: The F-Troop Camp Chronicles by Don Feigert

I’m using the wayback machine here, this book was published in 2008. I’ve had a copy for well over a year that I’ve...

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Backcountry Tasting Notes, Blog Entries

Pinnacle Foods Co Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Review

The Stats Company: Pinnacle Foods CoMeal: Sticky Teriyaki Chicken with Garlic Asparagus and coconut riceMeal Cost: $14.99Calories:...

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Blog Entries, Gear Reviews, Reviews

Klymit Everglow Backpacking Light Review

The Klymit Everglow is a portable lighting fixture for your camping or backpacking adventures. Think a garage light that packs down to the...

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Blog Entries, Hunting Stories

Colorado OTC Elk 2021 Trip Notes

This year is a lot different than most. I’m in the elk woods solo, and chose to go in heavy. Each year I’ve been qualified as a...

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Blog Entries

My 2021 Second Rifle Elk Packing List

This year I’ve yet again drawn tags in a unit around Steamboat Springs for second rifle elk. This year will be like my previous...

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Blog Entries, Cooking

Squirrel Banh Mi is the Very Best of Tree Rat Fusion

Squirrel meat, it’s controversial. At least in this house, and among many of my friends. I love hunting them, the season is...

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Blog Entries

Hike 14/41: Backpacking Maroon Bells Wilderness & Four Pass Loop

Research and Preparation Despite being one of the most iconic locations in Colorado, getting there, and backpacking the Maroon Bells...

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Blog Entries, Gear Reviews

Hillsound BTR Camp Chair Review

I’ve been backcountry camping and hunting a bunch, and after last year having my legs and butt go numb from sitting on my bear keg, I...

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Blog Entries, Wilderness Hikes

Hike 13/41: Cache La Poudre Wilderness and Mt McConnel

It’s been a long summer already, and a hot one. So when it was forecasted to be in the mid 90’s in early July I did what you...

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