The Barge

The Barge

      Walter has been out in the canoe with me several times. He does well – doesn’t seem to be very enthusiastic about it, but it beats being left home. The canoe isn’t as much fun as my kayak but the kayak isn’t big enough for...
Midweek Campout

Midweek Campout

            Ran up to Kingsley Thursday for a quick overnight camp. I thought I might kayak and do some fishing but it was windy and I was lazy -I never even took the boat off the truck.              ...
FLEXTAIL Tiny Pump x 2024

FLEXTAIL Tiny Pump x 2024

Andy bought one of these little pumps for his Thermarest pad a while ago. I laughed at him for buying another unnecessary gadget. Until I got a huge self-inflating sleep pad from Sportsman’s Guide. It is supposed to be self-inflating and it kinda is, but...
Camp Chef Compact Fire Ring

Camp Chef Compact Fire Ring

          I have had this Camp Chef propane fire pit for several years now. I use it when fire season bans prohibit traditional wood campfires.       When I  hooked it up last week the regulator was leaking gas, so I  ordered a...
Making a Camp Bed Big Enough for Two

Making a Camp Bed Big Enough for Two

Planning for an upcoming camping trip Amy and I decided to purchase a sleeping bag and pad wide enough for both of us. We ended up with a Guide Gear self inflating pad and a King Camp Snowflake  300D                  ...