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Today I broke-out the solar oven and tried my hand at a Moroccan-Style Lamb Stew, the results were awesome! http://www.pocketfullofwanderlust.com/2015/04/moroccan-style-lamb-stew-a-la-solar-oven.html [IMG]http://imageshack.com/a/img901/1454/imr02j.jpg...

A few days ago I hiked the Spruce Canyon Trail in Mesa Verde. It's a pretty easy hike, only 3.0 miles from start to finish. When I spoke to a Park Ranger about the trail, she warned me that I need to sign the departure roster, because in 2013, a 51 year old man from Texas got lost on the Trail...

I made a simple, tasty dish in the solar oven today while camping in the Prescott National Forest. I'm calling it Garlic-Sriracha Mini-Chicken (aka Cornish Hen). -AK http://www.pocketfullofwanderlust.com/2014/07/garlic-sriracha-mini-chicken.html

Used my SunFlair Solar Oven to cook a Brazilian Fish Stew called Moqueca. http://www.pocketfullofwanderlust.com/2014/07/solar-cooking-in-suburbia.html -AK

I like to have a few gallons of water in the cab of my Tacoma for easy access. Something I can grab and take a quick drink without having to stop and go to the truck bed to access water from a larger tank. I had been using a few gallon milk jugs but they easily tip-over. My solution...

This road-trip I am going it without refrigeration. I, like many of you, have a travel fridge, a National Luna in my case, and I have a nice cooler…. but during these wanderings I have decided to go with no food requiring refrigeration. Does anyone else go with no "refrigeration?" I posted a...

I made a $5.00 Solar Oven from materials bought at a Dollar Store, Pictures are below and a detailed description is on my blog, might be something other Overlanders would enjoy! http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2014/01/the-500-dollar-solar-oven.html -AK

I'm always looking for ways to cook off grid. Solar Ovens are great but most are not very portable. After some research, I found the "SunFlair." The "SunFlair" is a lightweight, portable, folding, solar oven, great for vehicle camping or Overlanding! It worked great on the first test today...

I love Farmer's Markets. Today I visited the Lexington, Kentucky Farmer's Market and came home with the ingredients to make Lamb Stew in the Thermal Cooker...... see link below.... -AK http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2013/06/thermal-cooker-lamb-stew.html

I added an ARE Top to the new Tacoma this week. I like ARE because I think the quality is pretty good and it's relatively secure. I will continue to post pictures of the MODs over the coming months. -Andrew

Spent the day on the Kentucky River, paddled from Tyrone to Frankfort, and as luck would have it, encountered a few snakes along the way..... Wonderful day! If any kayakers want to spend some time on a river in Central Kentucky, let me know!

I recently purchased a 2013 Tacoma TX Pro and I am looking for recommendations. My plan is to prepare the Truck for a trip to Europe and Africa in 2014. I plan to ship the truck via container in March of 2014 to Rotterdam. The first recommendation I am looking for is what cap I should put on...

In a small island called Bioko, off the coast of Central Africa, in the Equatoguinean capital city of Malabo... there is a little "hole in the wall" fish restaurant that only serves Grilled Fish and Fried Plantains....... so simple yet so delicious! www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com

A friend of mine, Francisco, just finished building another dugout canoe, oh and he is 76 years old! Pictures found at link below...... http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2013/03/african-dugout-canoe-build-complete.html

Does anyone have a Jeep with a Phoenix Pop-Up Camper? I have seen pictures on the Phoenix Camper website but wanted to ask a few questions of an actual owner. Thanks, AK

A few ideas for Hot Meal Preparation in your Hotel Room while Wandering the Globe, without setting the curtains on fire..................... Link below; http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2012/11/hotel-room-hot-meal-preparation-101-for.html

Looking for some really well made and super comfortable footwear, how about the Teva Mens Riva Leather Event Shoes.....Link below, http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2012/11/great-shoes-for-wanderer-teva-mens-riva.html

I share a few tips concerning personal hygiene while wandering the globe; http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2012/11/personal-hygiene-tips-for-wanderer.html

Here are a few water purification tools I use, they are compact, lightweight and have worked well in Africa and South America in remote locations! -AK Link Below, http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2012/11/great-stuff-for-wanderer-water.html

Best underwear for the Wanderer.... ExOfficio Boxer Briefs! Link Below: http://www.apocketfullofwanderlust.com/2012/11/great-stuff-for-wandererexofficio.html