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Moose don’t scavenge per se but they do like to eat fresh growth so campgrounds are typically groomed and good graze.  Moose will attack if they feel threatened or are protecting their young.  They will stomp you until they feel the threat is over.  If you get stomped don’t move until the moose...

I will agree keeping a clean camp is foremost.  That means outside the vehicle as well as inside.  I was at Eagle River Campground in AK.  I was up early and watched a black bear come through camp.  I was with 3 other campers.  The bear went to first vehicle looked in the window then moved on to...

I apologize if this has been asked and answered.  I am in the planning stages of a van for use in Alaska.  It would see three season use during the summer and then travel south for the winter.  In regards to insulation for cold weather has anyone used the Low pressure polyurethane spray foam...

I am in AK which is constitutional carry. I carry Rugar LC9s for typical carry.  I carry  1911 in 45 in a chest holster when in wild.  I have a 12 ga pump in a pistol grip but legal length I carry on pack in scabbard when hiking.  My son says 45 is to light which is why he gave it to me. He...

Ok one scary story.  Was camping above Estes Park in CO with family including 3 young kids about 30 years ago,  About midnight hear a vehicle continually revving there engine.  Then footsteps and someone yelling, hey in the tent, we need to talk to you.  This continued for a few minutes and I...

I am going to read between the lines here and in fact I am a poor reader at best but have some questions.  While I have not yet made the plunge I am 12 months and 5 days away from making a major change, again.  I have made some hard choices that my mom/grandparents disagreed with very strongly...

When I was building my boat, the UPS guy starting asking my wife if he could take a quick look as he was delivering so much stuff.  After she told me this I always wondered if he wanted a quick look at the boat or my wife.  Either one is worth a second look :angel:  at least in my opinion.

If heating a tent I would recommend a Mr. Heater Little Buddy.  It uses the 1lb canister as the base with a plastic base underneath the bottle for support.  I actually have three version of the Buddy heater.  I keep the little buddy in my truck for emergency heat in winter (live in AK) and in...

On my boat I use a 4" soft bristle paintbrush for quick sweep up.  Space is to tight to use a regular broom effectively. I find I can do a quick cleanup in the sleeping area (~7'lx6'wx4'h) and cabin (~7'lx6'wx6'h) in less than 10 minute.  I also wipe the surfaces down with Clorox disinfecting...

I know this is an old thread but wanted to add my $.02 worth.  You asked about camp coffee so I thought I would share a link and "recipe" for cowboy coffee.  It takes 4 ingredients. Recipe: Fire 3 quart coffee pot ¾ cup grounds ½ – ¾ cup cold water Add water to just under the spout heat the...

In regards to pickled eggs a couple of years ago my son raised some quail and they were prolific layers.  My daughter in law was kind enough to boil hundreds of these little eggs, peel them and pickle them.  These were bite size pieces of goodness.  Knowing my penchant for all things spicy she...

Kent Rollins Cowboy cooking.  I love his videos and his recipes.  His catfish fry breading is a great camp mix as no refrigeration needed if cooking fresh caught fish.  I attest to its yumminess when cooking halibut.  At the very end he fries whole new potatoes thinly sliced but not all the way...

I never thought of cornbread in a skillet on the stove top but with a good flip technique I can see it working.  Me I would have half cooked cornbread on the floor.  I love memories of our grandparents. Try eBay using the search words I mentioned in the post.  If you really want to bring up...

I have found the Wal-Mart's in AK has a decent supply of Augason Farms dehydrated #10 cans.  I use the dehydrated butter, margarine, and shortening when created my own baking just add water mixes.  There are a lot of options and you can control the ingredients.  They also have some just add...

We spent 3 days at the new State campground, K'esugi Ken Campground, which is near Byers Lake.  I can't remember a time that I say the mountain for 3 days with no clouds around it.  It was the best camping weekend of the summer.  I am glad you got to see it.  As a long timer hear you know how...

We usually refer to them as a double ugly.  Agree with Bob, not my favorite catch.  Sounds like you are on a great trip.  Like you I have never lost the "Awe factor" even after 22 years.  Ken

This is a great article on how to add a fuse block.  Nice job Bob.  I wanted to share just a little that might also be relevant.  I wired my boat using a similar fuse block but a little larger, more circuits.  I believe an RV or van application has a lot in common with a boat.  Harsh climates...

I have a friend with the Dickenson solid fuel stove on his boat.  He likes it it take the chill off and dry things out on a cool morning or warm up in the evening before going to bed.  Not sure how it would work in really cold climate. http://dickinsonmarine.com/product_cat/solid-fuel-heater/ ...

As I am still living in stick home I dry my own.  I get a big bunch on Hatch chiles and roast and peal them.  I lay them out flat in my dehydrator and dry them.  I then crumble them and bag them in zipper vac bag or 1/2 pint canning jar and vac seal using the adapter.  I also freeze a bunch as...

I totally agree but as you say they are more expensive and harder for me to find.  Some things I have found in using the Augason Farms whole egg mixture.  I use them for cooking with no issue.  I do not store the scrambled egg mix as it does not work as well in cooking.  I just add the...