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HELLO on this very rainy night and rainy week. The central air conditioner was winterized today and all the summer garden decorations have been put away for another year. So we are now into Harvest Thanksgiving, and soon to follow Halloween. Then...it's so difficult to say - the Christmas Season...

=====> I think some of the terminology might be out of date but skill is still valid. The use of technological advances is now part of course criteria. I remember [a time ago now] when I took my first Wilderness First Aid course and thinking how advanced it was and how advanced I would be. Then...

Let me help you out with the colours. From our Victoria Park in midtown.

=====> My gas one [pictured above] was $10 BUT I also have to purchase a small fuel can at $5.59 that can last most of the trip. The larger one is $9. Just sayin. :Smile2:

=====> In terms of this model, compared with the other models, including the ones you make, how much does the "titanium" cost?

=====> ...not that particular design but I have used a lot of cans with punched holes. Fun to make, easy to use and you can do your own creative design if you have a hankering.

We all have our favourite tools. I still like my cast iron stuff and use it frequently. I'm all for taking my skillet on a canoe trip appreciating that the weight is significant, but I do it anyway.

=====> Isn't that true. It wouldn't be the first time I've observed someone pull out some fancy do-dad and not have a clue how to use it. I figure all this stuff I buy is a resource and an aid. No matter the kind of stove I brought (for example) I still know how to cook (properly) over an open fire.

=====> I'm with you "AK". I prefer an open fire with my cast iron fry pan. However, there are times (more often than enough) open fires are banned. When this happens I have a variety of stoves that will come to my aid. Recently when I'm tripping I use the following. Really compact as you...

=====>When I began my career in earnest I worked, with what we called then, anti-social youth. Challenging in every way, I have numerous stories that I could share. I also taught street youth for five years and enjoyed every moment of it. But now? I don't have the motivation, tolerance, or...

=====> That's sometime ago. I have a hunch you have a lot of experience, know-how, and good stories that you can share. I for one would like to hear about them. :Smile2:

=====> I can immediately identify with your sentiment "AK".

Welcome to Outdoor Basecamp - jump right in and have fun.

I remember I had a trip I thought I was hexed. The stove gas line burst, the zipper in the tent got caught and tore the material, I didn't bring spare batteries for my headlight or camera, I took an inferior sleeping bag, my matches were damp, the rain put out my campfire and I forgot to bring...

Boy oh boy oh boy, Roybrew - you have my attention. Seemingly alone in some part of the forest with a blazing fire that would keep the vampires away. :Smile2: Looks a little chilly down your way much the same as it has been here. Tonight is going down to 39 and I'm sleeping out [in a tent] with...

=====> The thing is to have a great time whatever that means to you. Just getting away can be a joy.

it's always good when we have a camp buddy. As we get older there are fewer and fewer people who want to brave the outdoors. For the most part, I'm a solo camper. My canoe buddy Eric is skilled and we get along so well there are times that we don't talk but just do our thing and enjoy what we...

=====> The skilled/creative person you are. :Smile2:

=====> Frequently the location selected tends to be a "damp" floor. Where there is dampness there is the possibility of mildew forming in the tent.

=====> Thank you! I never really know who reads these articles that we post but I do hope that on occasion they can be helpful to people who enjoy camping as much as we do.