Taking a crack at a new stove base for my Whisperlite. Continue reading “DIY: Stove Base for Wisperlite International”
Author: Brian Day
A 25 year veteran of the specialty Outdoor Industry. Canoe and kayak enthusiast. Kayak instructor emeritus. Midwest sea kayak O.G. Winter walker. Hunting novice. Gearhead. Broke down but still kicking.
DIY: Mounting a Telemark Ski Binding
Out with the old, in with the old. Switching Voile 3-Pin Cable bindings from my old beater skis to my new beater skis… Continue reading “DIY: Mounting a Telemark Ski Binding”
Hot Hands: A Layering Approach to Handwear
The thing that happens when you can’t find a decent pair of mittens…
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A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Wrapup: Putting it Together Season by Season
Building a clothing system that works year round in all conditions can seem like an impossible task. The Simple Clothing System framework outlined in this series of posts makes it a snap. Continue reading “A Simple Outdoor Clothing System Wrapup: Putting it Together Season by Season”
DIY: Hot Tent Project with First Burn of Kifaru Box Stove
I just completed the first burn on my new Kifaru box stove and had a chance to try out the stove jack I installed in my old Megamid. The stove is impressive, and combined with the Megamid I think I’ve found my new winter solo trip tent. Continue reading “DIY: Hot Tent Project with First Burn of Kifaru Box Stove”
The Death and Life of the Great Lakes
I’ve just finished reading Dan Egan’s excellent book The Death and Life of the Great Lakes. It’s essential reading for anyone looking to understand the history and ecology of our freshwater seas. Continue reading “The Death and Life of the Great Lakes”
Gear Review: Backcountry Coffee with the Aeropress
It’s been nearly ten years since my friend Farley from NRS gave me an Aeropress to try. He insisted that the Aeropress made the best coffee he had ever had, and after a decade of using one I have to agree. What’s better is that the Aeropress is small and light enough to go along on all but the most ultralight backcountry adventures. If you like coffee, you need one. Continue reading “Gear Review: Backcountry Coffee with the Aeropress”
