Today is Groundhog Day. We desert dwellers do things much differently than most people, such as the ability to BBQ in t-shirts and shorts 365 days a year. We have a different perception of spring and couldn’t care less if Punxsutawney Phil can see his shadow on Groundhog Day. You might enjoy our version: Mojave Maxine.
Well, it’s just a product review. And these just happen to be the best damn lightweight backpacking shoes on the planet. How can I make such a claim? Continue reading Long Term (10 year) Product Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail Running Shoes
Almost three years ago I wrote about the proposed land swap between the BLM and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI), and why it was a bad deal for the public.
A couple days ago I received an email from the BLM with links to three documents. Having spent considerable time reading all of this, I think it is a good deal for the public and the tribe. Continue reading Update: BLM – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Land Exchange
The biggest problem with travel trailers and RV’s is things rattle and move while traveling on the roads and things get worse if you are a person who is happy to drive on dirt roads to get to the best campsites. This vibration causes things to come loose and sometimes causes things to break. It is inevitable – not a question of probability, but when. Continue reading A History of Repairs to Our Milan Travel Trailer
Yesterday was not a great day. First, I was contacted by one of my gasoline credit card companies that unauthorized charges had been made. Not a huge deal, since I am not liable for these criminal activities, but it is a little inconvenient that I cannot use my card any longer and will have to wait 7-10 days until a new card arrives.
The second event, unrelated to the first, is my website was hacked by another criminal. I am sharing this and what I had to do, in hopes it may help others to avoid my experience.
Continue reading PopUpBackpacker — HACKED!!