Gear Test: Backpack Chair, Hot Water on Demand, and TravelJohn
January 6, 2004
BACKPACK CHAIR The Backpack Chair by Blue Ridge Chair Works (877/218-1731; blueridgechair.com) in Asheville, North Carolina, looks like most other traditional models of folding wood-framed/canvas sling-seat camping chairs. But this one is different. It earns its keep. Attached onto the back of the... Read more »
Camping Generator Comparison
January 6, 2004
There’s nothing like a quiet morning in camp. It’s peaceful, and the only sounds are the trickle of the stream and the sizzle of fresh-caught trout frying in bacon grease. Makes me hungry just thinking about it. Then, like the nasty soundtrack from a B-rated, chainsaw-murder movie, the awful growl... Read more »
Head South For Warm Weather Camping
January 6, 2004
When I lived in Salt Lake City we came to call it the “February thaw.” For a few days in mid-winter, a warm sun shone, snow melted and blue skies chased away the gray. It was all a tease, of course. But even so, hope began rising as our thoughts turned to activities like camping and fishing — until... Read more »
Alaskan Camper 10′ Non-Cabover
January 6, 2004
This is my second Alaskan camper and I really like the fold-down design. With the camper top up (my old Alaskan had a hand crank; the new one is electric), I have full-standing headroom.(I like to stand up in the morning to put my pants on.) With it down, I can park my truck and camper in the carport... Read more »
