Jeep Camper Maiden Trip Review
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Camper setup has had its first shakedown, maiden voyage and the results are in: Success! Perfection? Far from it, but it was a good start and Continue Reading →
Tag: camping
Jeep Grand Cherokee Camper Semi-Conversion – Genesis
Fresh off the Prius Camper build, I’m taking it upon myself to (non-destructively) turn my 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee into a camper, of sorts. The Jeep is certainly an upgrade Continue Reading →
There’s No Perfection In Camping Gear Setups
This is one of those “I’ve been camping for a million years” sage-type posts where I espouse advice because I know so much. In this case, it’s more of an Continue Reading →
An Odd Kind Of Camping Art
Description: Warning, I am feeling more and more like taking any odd photo these days. As an artist of sorts, like many, I have periods of ‘creative drought’ where I Continue Reading →
Beefy 1036Wh Power Station At 40% Off
I own the AlphaESS BlackBee 1000 power station (they sent me one for review ages ago) and it has served me well for over a year. Currently priced at $900, Continue Reading →
Cold Electric Camping Is My New Thing
I love camping be it in an RV, campervan, tent, car, yurt or just out in the open. Now that I am in the 50+ category, I can say I’ve Continue Reading →
Another Example of Better Noise Processing
I’m really enjoying the newer tools in Lightroom, including the new Noise Reduction and slightly older masking tools that help define specific areas with relative ease and speed. Here’s an Continue Reading →
iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite vs Garmin inReach
When Apple announced the iPhone 14 would have an Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, I was intrigued. Especially since I had just bought a Garmin 66i for both recreational and Continue Reading →
The Legacy Of A Tent
Description: Happiness is a campsite in the sun. Even if the winds are blowing 20MPH+. Today is the day I bequeath this tent I have had for over 20 years to Continue Reading →
Prius Camper Update – 2022 Edition
In 2021 the Prius Camper saw a fair amount of road miles and improvements. For those unsure of what a Prius Camper is, it’s just a Prius you camp in. Continue Reading →
Prius Camper Semi-Conversion – Genesis
UPDATE: If you want to see the latest updates to the Prius Camper, click to this page. I know the cool thing these days is to buy or create a Continue Reading →
Summer Time S’mores – Photo Of The Day
Title: Summer Time S’mores Location: Sequoia National Park, California, USA, North America Description: A s’mores trick I hadn’t known before; using a frying pan to heat and partially melt the chocolate in Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Getting Ready For The Everest Marathon
Title: Getting Ready For The Everest Marathon Location: Namche Bazaar, Solokhumbu Region, Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal, Asia Description: When was the last time it took you over a week to trek to Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Frozen Lake Snowshoe Camping
Title: Frozen Lake Snowshoe Camping Location: Steven’s Pass area, Washington Cascades, USA Description: Much like yesterday’s idyllic sunset, this scene sure looks nice, doesn’t it? Warm looking tent, no people Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Tent Camp In Front Of Cloud Shrouded Thamserku And Kangtega
Title: Tent Camp In Front Of Cloud Shrouded Thamserku And Kangtega Location: Dole, Nepal, Asia Description: A step up from roughing it but not quite glamping, these tents have a Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Solitude, Nepal
Title: Solitude, Nepal Description: A hanging valley at 14,800′ provides a perfect, solitary basecamp in which to relax and recharge. Not all basecamps in Nepal are the crazy techfilled zoos Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Campfire After Sunset
Click On Image For Larger Version Title: Campfire After Sunset Description: Relaxing on the beach at Semiahmoo Resort, just feet from the Canadian border. Doing it up proper with dual Continue Reading →
Twilight In The Mountains
There’s a time of day that is the same for me no mater where on the planet I may be. Correction, there is a time and place. The place is Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Joshua Tree Campground At Night
Title: Joshua Tree Campground At Night Description: A long exposure at campsite #17 at Ryan Campground in Joshua Tree National Park. Some of our group had climbed the so named Continue Reading →
Climbing To The Sun, With Scorpions Close Behind – Joshua Tree Tweetup
Disaster struck swiftly!! No. No not really. That was just to get your attention and clear my mind. And then the fire spread to our tents!! Hmmm….also a lie. But Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Tent Life – Hage Photo
Title: Tent Life Description: Agnes Stowe takes refuge from the nortorious weather in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia Chile. The Paine Circuit (52 miles) is one of the world’s Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Cama Cabins At Dusk
Title: Cama Cabins At Dusk Location: Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island, Washington, USA Photograph Copyright Peter West Carey
Getting Started On A British Columbia RV Road Trip [VIDEO]
As previously mentioned, Kelly, Pam and I are road tripping through the islands of British Columbia, or fine neighbors to our North. Replacing words today is our introduction video, edited Continue Reading →
The World’s Best Firewood Vendor
I’ve finally found it. I didn’t know I was looking, but I finally found the world’s best firewood vendor. By firewood, I mean camping firewood. The type of places you Continue Reading →
The Day I Met Other Non-Axe Murdering Campers In Australia
I started the day I met other non-axe murdering campers in Australia much like other camping days. If you’ve been reading this blog you know the routine. Up around 7am Continue Reading →
The Unexpected Joy Of Forgetting Children’s Books
This last weekend Sabrina, my seven year old daughter, and I went on a backpacking trip in the Cascade mountains of Washington. She’s starting to carry more and more of Continue Reading →
Photo Of The Day – Bike Camping In Iceland – Rachel Cotterill
Title: Bike Camping In Iceland Location: Iceland Photography Copyright Rachel Cotterill
Peru Adventuring – One More Pass And Lots More Ruins On The Inca Trail
Welcome to Day 16, Part 1, on Peter’s Peru Adventure. Day 15 can be found here and all previous entries can be found here. To get updates sent to you Continue Reading →
Steens Mountains – Alvord Desert Triplogue – Day 4 June 16th, 2008
Continued from Day 3 Yet another gorgeous day to sleep in past sunrise, but not too late. Once again we are packed up and ready to head out around 10am, Continue Reading →
Fort Flagler Weekend – Triplogue Day 3
Continued from Day 2’s Post. Day 3 started out as an ordinary pack up and head home day. And that’s pretty much how it went for a while. I got Continue Reading →