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Tasty little treat

Monday, October 23rd, 2006 by JF

Terrific Trail Mix

What could possibly be better on the trail then trail mix? Here is a contender for the best trail mix recipe ever. This tasty little treat can be found on All Recipes, which is a damn good recipe site.

The Trail Mix recipe was apparently submitted by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper.

Do you have any good outdoor snacks to share?

The coolest coolers

Thursday, September 21st, 2006 by JF
Coleman Cooler

Slate has done some nice research for those of you wondering which coolers stay cool the longest. When headed into the woods, its nice to know that you have the most efficient cooler possible to keep your beverages at optimal drinking temperature. This coleman cooler wins the prize for keeping things cool the longest.
Check out the full article at Slate.

Portable Butane Burner

Thursday, September 14th, 2006 by JF
GStone Butane Burner

So small, yet so hot. Somehow this little butane burner has the ability to pump out over 7000 BTU. It also features automatic ignition, aluminum and steel Construction, and it comes with its own carrying case. It runs off a small butane canister inside the stove so its perfect for camping and backpacking. Only $18 at Amazon.

Post from Cool Tools

Outdoor Beer Cooler

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 by JF
Beer Cabinet

Finally, cold beer on the patio. For the person that has it all, this outdoor beer dispenser is hard to beat. It keeps bottled beverages and tap beer just a reach away.
Beer Dispenser via bornrich.org

More Backcountry Coffee

Thursday, September 7th, 2006 by JF

Addicted to Coffee? Check.

Own a Nalgene? Check.

Will Palmer provides some information on a great product for you coffee drinkers. The Press-Bot turns your Nalgene into a French Press. How perfect is that for your backcountry caffeine fix?
Press-Bot Coffee Filter

Now you can justify that box of wine

Tuesday, September 5th, 2006 by JF

Some people say that “Life is too short to drink cheap wine.” Others spend most of their nights consuming nothing but “Two Buck Chuck.” A select group of wine drinkers have a constant flow of affordable wine in the fridge with a box of Franzia.

If you are a box wine drinker or are considering becoming one, we found a great excuse (like you need one) for continuing to enjoy the fresh wine on tap. The trick here is the bag inside the box can be reused. The bag is airproof and compact and does a fine job of storing liquids for your excursions into the outdoors.

See the how-to at instructables.

Single servings for hiking and camping

Friday, September 1st, 2006 by JF

Two-Heel Drive provides a nice tip for hikers:

“Check out www.minimus.biz — which sells single-serving condiments, drinks (coffee!) and other travel-size goodies.”

Backcountry coffee

Friday, August 18th, 2006 by JF

I’m addicted to coffee, but that instant stuff is horrible - until now. National Parks Traveler discusses Java Juice:

At last week’s Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City I ran into the folks behind Java Juice, which essentially is a pure coffee extract that turns into a bonafide cup of 100 percent organic, and certified Kosher, Arabica coffee when mixed with either hot or cold water.

The stuff goes for about $1.50 per packet, but is well worth the price if it brings a drinkable liquid to your cup.

National Parks Traveler via Two-Heel Drive