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I just purchased a new headlamp over the holidays. The Petzl Aria1 It has 350 lumens and weighs 3.8 ounces

I've known for years about a wildlife management area, with public hiking trail, in a neighboring town, but I never took the time to check it out. So off my wife and I went. This trail head started beside a busy 4 lane highway. It runs through the woods and down to the local lake. This lake is...

September is a great time for camping. The skies become more clear and the nights cool off. Even the lake looks clearer.We got camp setup in a jiffy. We had a great time. The weather couldn't have been better. I was up at 4am one morning at looking at the stars. I wish I had a picture of...

Working on camp gear repairs and improvements Some of staples were pulling out, so after 5+ of use I figured I better restaple some. Charging my little tent lantern. It is also a crank charge. Filling my propane bottles. Empty can weighed 14oz. I never go over 15 oz just in case it goes Boom...

Bronze age, iron age, middle age and maybe we are now in the USB Age. I've got several things that are rechargeable with a USB cable. 2 lanterns, several power supplies, a fan, a Bluetooth speaker, cell phone, water dispenser and I'm sure there's lots more that I am not aware of. What's next? Roy

We got out on our local lake last weekend for a morning paddle. It was cool with the clouds resting on the top of the hills I was very surprised that the bass boats weren't zooming around every where. The sun was burning thru the fog about the time we got back to the vehicle. Roy

Got a camping trip scheduled in September, so my wife wanted to set up the tent for airing out and cleaning. she didn't like the good old musty tent smell. So that was yesterday. I left it out all night and figured I'd pack it up today. Storms rolled in while we were in town. I knew it might...

Has anyone used one of these collapsible water jug? We always take 4 to 5 gallons of water when we go camping. Even if staying in a campground that has water. I figure about 5 gallons is about right for up to 4 days. We use treated lake water when we do dishes and cleaning up. I'm curious if...

Yep I should've taken the grill. I really need to plan ahead sometimes. We got on the lake fairly early yesterday. I was afraid it would packed with pleasure craft, but it was really quiet till the afternoon. We pulled up on an island to check out a future prospective camp site. This screen shot...

I've been considering this cot for my wife and I Anybody use a 2 person? I mentioned to her about getting her own cot, but she didn't like that idea. Yep that didn't go over to well. Roy

Loaded the bicycles up Saturday morning and took off for the New River trail in Virginia. We've done other sections of this trail last year. It was an old rail road line, 57 miles long, that follows most of the New River. We've been doing a section at a time, what's the rush? I love the old...

Just finished a new seat for my canoe, and I had to try it out. I loaded up the canoe just before work, so I could hit the water right after. It was a nice and cool morning, upper 50's with clear skies. Paddled up on a beaver bringing in fresh cut building materials. He didn't like me getting to...

Light weight tarp I purchased for hammock use, packs small and was very nice to cover a leaking tent. I won't leave home with out it again. NRS boots, love them. A pair of wool socks and I'm ready for cold wet conditions. Even if you get water in them they are still warm and comfortable...

Last month my brother and I selected a time for a camping, and we just got back. Hers how it started. loaded up and ready to go. projected weather outlook. Picked up a little food and we hit the lake heading to our favorite island it was a beautiful day. Got camp setup by noon and my brother...

Do to my recent event has got me thinking. Has anyone been out camping a long ways off and got sick? If the weather isn't the best and a person has a fever, that would really suck! Just being at home, feverish, is still a problem because of lack of movement and your basic motor skills. I haven't...

I was reading older posts on knot, and thought I'd dig it up again. I've learned 2 basic knots, bow line and truckers hitch, and these two knots I use quite frequently for hauling lumber and my canoes. But I have need for another knot, the taught line hitch. It won't be long till I'll be a...

I hope everyone has a very joyous season. Roy The Great Outdoors

Does anyone actually use Twig Stoves? I've considered making one out of a coffee can, but they don't pack very easily. Maybe I can wear it on my head like Johnny Appleseed wore a pan on his. (The Great Outdoors)

We took a nice hike in the local park with our grandson. He's 14 and as tall as I am. We walked around the lake then hiked up the trail that follows the south side of the park. he wanted to carry the pack.him and Mammaw The fall colors were great. Roy Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021)...

Going to be spending some time on Lake James NC. Boat in to an island campsite, looks like a peninsula but that's ok with me. Going to be nice weather 60s days 30s at night, I be sleeping like a baby. A couple of concerns: I've got this new phone and no dry case to put it in, maybe good ziplock...