Category Archives: Camping

Camping in the Time of Coronavirus

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An Epic Trip in More than One Way


It has been a difficult year for millions and millions of people. Pandemic, stay-at-home orders, economic difficulties on both personal and corporate levels, and large numbers of people struggling psychologically with all that has, and continues, to transpire.

Except for a long protracted illness that resulted in the passing of Joyce’s beloved eldest brother last month, we have fared well. For this we are fortunate.

But it was time for an epic camping trip. Continue reading Camping in the Time of Coronavirus →

Backpacking, Camping, and Herd Mentality

Camping, What's Up With That?

What’s Up With That?

So here we are, 5+ plus months into the COVID-19 pandemic with on and off shutdowns in our lives. Along with this, we now have common words to describe our situation, words that most of us almost never used prior and are now everyday terms, such as “social distancing” or “herd immunity.”

On word that doesn’t get much attention, and should, is herd mentality. Last month herd mentality came to the forefront while I planned and then executed a camping trip for Joyce and me. This herd mentality didn’t harm us or ruin our trip, but, once again, gave me pause to think about how we act out our lives. Continue reading Backpacking, Camping, and Herd Mentality →

Sea to Summit Alpha Cookware for Backpacking or Camping

Backpacking, Camping

This collection of cookware from Sea to Summit has been available for a couple of years.

I have been mostly using freeze-dried and instant foods for quite a long time and have been an advocate of freezer bag cooking, which is the lightest and quickest way to carry and prepare meals.

I am slowly going back towards actually cooking meals on the trail to improve the quality of foods I eat. For those who want to cook food, the Alpha series of cookware is hard to beat.

So much thought and effort went into the design, that if one is in the market for new cookware they should check out the Sea to Summit Alpha series of pots and pans.

Continue reading Sea to Summit Alpha Cookware for Backpacking or Camping →

The Problem With Campground Reservations and How to Fix It

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The focus of this post is public campgrounds, such as those run by counties, states, the US Forest Service or the National Park Service.

You want to go camping next month for a week. Hopping on the Internet you navigate to the online reservation system and find that almost every campsite is reserved for Friday and Saturday, but the other five days of the week are available to reserve. Almost no one is camping on those dates. In other words, 70% of sites are sitting empty generating zero income. Continue reading The Problem With Campground Reservations and How to Fix It →

Camping Gear & Equipment

Camper Mods, Camper Upgrades, Camping

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Camper Stuff I Use or Have Used

A Tour Of Our 2006 Fleetwood Niagara

A Tour Of Our 2014 Milan 26RLS

Andersen Camper Levelers

Atwood Furnace Directional and Vent Door Repair

BAL Accu-Slide Cable Repair Kit

Bargman Trailer Hitch Cable Routing

Battery Water Filler

Bike (REI Novara Safari)

Bike (REI Novara Safari Upgrades)

Best Camping Chair Ever (Zip Dee)

Camco 4-in-1 Magnetic Bumper Cap

Camco RhinoFLEX RV Sewer Hose Kit: 8 Year Review

Camco RV Vent Cover

Camp Chef Pro 60 Double Burner Stove

Camp Chef Ranger III Stove: Almost Perfect

Cargo Carrier Solutions For Your Travel Trailer

Cargo Door Handle Mod

Laminate Countertop Repairs

When Should I Replace My RV Batteries?

Dual Batteries For 1992 Starcraft Meteorite

Dual Batteries For 2006 Fleetwood Niagara

Dual Batteries For 2014 Milan 26RLS

Dometic RM2354 Refrigerator For Niagara Tent Trailer

Endless Breeze 12 volt fan by Fantastic Vent

Endless Breeze Fan Wall Mount Upgrade

Pull-down Faucet for Camper

Fagor Cookware

Fender Skirt Replacement for Travel Trailer

Fiamma F35 Awning (1992 Starcraft Meteorite)

FloJet Macerator Pump (aka the Poop Canon)

Solving Fresh Water tank slow fill problem

Fresh Water Transfer Methods for Campers

Fresh Water Tank Fill Hose Replacement

45 Gallon Fresh Water Transfer Setup

Fit System 33892 Clip-On Towing Mirrors

Gray Water Solutions For Your Camper

Honda EU2000 series Generator Review

Honda EU200 series Generator Extended Run Gas Tank

RV Holding Tank Monitor Replacement

How Much Trailer Can You Tow? (Part 1)

How Much Trailer Can You Tow? (Part 2)

How Much Trailer Can You Tow? (Part 3)

How to Boondock

How To Level & Stabilize A Tent Trailer

How to Level, Chock, and Stabilize a Travel Trailer

Interagency Recreation Pass for Senior Citizens

LED Lighting Solutions For Your Camper

LED Light Upgrade

LED Television

LiFePo4 Battery for Travel Trailer

My Favorite Camping Gear of All Time (2016 post)

Noah’s Tarp (By Kelty) and Mayfly Chair (by ALite)

Patty ‘O Mat by A&E

PopUp Gizmos (PUGs)

When & How to Replace an RV Propane/CO Alarm

Propane Tank Security

ProPrided Trailer Hitch Install

ProPride Trailer Hitch 1,000 Mile Update

ProPride Trailer Hitch 4,000 Mile Update

ProPride Trailer Hitch 6,000 Mile Update

ProPride Trailer Hitch 10,000 mile Update

ProPride Trailer Hitch 20,000 mile Update

Recliner Chairs for Travel Trailer

RV Roof Maintenance

Samlex 2000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Sewer Management

Shademaker Supreme Awning (2006 Fleetwood Niagara)

When & How to Replace an RV Smoke Alarm

Easy Stabilizer Upgrade for a Trailer

How to Choose an Outdoor Stove for Your Camper or RV

Starcraft Meteorite Upgrades

State of Charge: Your Camper/RV May Be Killing Your Battery Bank

Solar Systems and other Information

Storage Solutions (2006 Fleetwood Niagara)

Storage Door Locks Upgrade

Suburban Water Heater Re-Ignitor

Telescope Upgrades

Milan 26RLS Solar System

Sea To Summit Alpha Cookware for Backpacking or Camping

TorkLift Propane Lock

Trailer Storage

When Should You Replace your Camper Tires?

Cargo Slide for Pickup Truck Bed

Under-Dinette Shower Installation For Tent Trailers

Ultra-Fab Odyssey 4000 Tongue Jack

Ultra-Fab Phoenix 500 Tongue Jack

How to Replace a RV Vent Lid

Water Heater Hose Connection Leak Repair

Wave 6 Catalytic Heater

Wave 8 Catalytic Heater

Wave 8 Catalytic Heater: Long Term Review

Weber Baby Q100

Weber Baby Q 120

Weber Baby Q 1200 Carrying Bag

Weber Baby Q Pizza

How to Adjust a Weight Distribution Hitch

Zip Dee Chair Fabric Replacement