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The Trout

July 4, 2025CampingSequoia National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Trout FishingNick Gatel

A few days ago we returned home after a month of camping. The first two weeks were spent in California’s Sequoia National Forest. Then a stint in the Mojave Desert where an unseasonably cooling trend made things really nice for us.

The highlight of this trip is the best fishing Joyce has ever experienced. This was planned, so to speak.

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How To Install Grommets In Fabric and Leather

May 21, 2025Backpacking Gear, Camping, General TalkDIY Fabric Grommet KitNick Gatel

 

After our last camping trip, where we had wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, one of the grommets in our patio mat ripped out.

When we returned home it was time for a repair and a grommet upgrade to the patio mat.

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Low Loveseat and Double Jeopardy

May 9, 2025CampingGrand Trunk Alite Mayfly Chair, Kelty Low LoveseatNick Gatel

I have been looking at this camping loveseat for a couple of years. Although I place little credence in most reviews these days, the Kelty Low Loveseat continually receives rave reviews almost universally. So I decided to buy one.

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Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker

April 30, 2025CampingCamping Popcorn, Original Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker, Wabash Valley Farms Stove Top Popcorn MakerNick Gatel

 

This is my new favorite camp kitchen item.

I got Joyce this super cool 6 quart camping appliance for her birthday, and it’s become her absolute favorite! We’ve already used it a whopping 20 times, and it’s not just for camping — it’s perfect for home use too. It’s a game-changer!

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A Windy Easter Vacation

April 27, 2025CampingMojave Desert CampingNick Gatel

You know, it’s a bit silly to call this a vacation since we’re retired and every day is a vacation for us. Anyway, we just got back from a month of camping in southern Nevada and southeastern California, which was a month of camping in the Mojave Desert.

Map courtesy of mojavedesert.NET

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