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Boondocking Shore Power

October 31, 2020 by Donald Anderson

We want to use our microwave when we are boondocking in Cocoon, our Casita travel trailer. We need an inverter for that but do not want to add a new load to our single 100-amp-hour house battery.

Filed Under: Camping Tagged With: Campbell, Cocoon, electrical

Generator and Overland Fuel Tank

September 30, 2020 by Donald Anderson

One fuel tank, two uses. When space is limited having gear that is dual-use is critical. We need and external fuel tank for the generator at base-camp and a spare fuel can for Campbell on excursions.

Filed Under: Camping Tagged With: gear

Cocoon – Casita Freedom

September 24, 2020 by Donald Anderson

During our recent western adventure, we decided that Campbell alone will never be adequate, for us, for extended adventures. To fix that, we are adding a travel trailer for our dwelling and using Campbell for what it does the best, which is exploration.

Filed Under: Camping Tagged With: Cocoon

Flexible Water Containers

September 7, 2020 by Donald Anderson

Do you struggle with carrying enough water in your off-road vehicle? Also with keeping the weight low and near the center?

Filed Under: Camping Tagged With: gear

Cruiser Backpacking

January 16, 2020 by Donald Anderson

For the first overnight with our new-to-us 2013 Land Cruiser, Campbell, we stayed at Bootleggers Campground in Jennings State Forest. We used it as a mule for our backpacking gear and a steel tent. We wanted to experience how capable it is to sleep and cook from the factory before we start planning modifications for […]

Filed Under: Camping Tagged With: Campbell

Bear Stew

January 12, 2016 by Donald Anderson

I made this stew after returning from a hunt in Maine. Like all stews, it should be a mix of what you like and have on hand. My grandmother didn’t use measurements in her kitchen, and this doesn’t either.

Filed Under: Camping Tagged With: recipe

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