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  1. Ragman

    What's your favourite frying pan? Market Research

    We normally don't use nonstick, but when we do we prefer the GreenPan at home. Although most of our camp cooking is done on carbon or cast we did get our hands on the recent REI/GreenPan offering and just put up a review on our channel. Short take is that they are really nice pans and perform...
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    Smoker - Electric or Charcoal?

    I have a Bradley electric and various charcoal/wood smokers. Electric is easy and convenient if you just want some food smoked once in a while and I think it works nicely for salmon (fish), homemade smoked sausage, and cheese. I prefer the others for traditional bbq cuts (and some won't even fit...
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    Snow Peak Addiction

    If anyone is in the market for a Pack and Carry XL REI has them 50% off right now-Here is the link. https://www.rei.com/product/193918/snow-peak-pack-carry-fireplace-xl
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    What's your favourite frying pan? Market Research

    I am under the impression that was based on some faulty data, but no matter I think that once anodized the food never touches the bare aluminum. I only use one bare aluminum pan, the Woody Dutch Oven and have never rally worried about it since I don't use it that often, sort of like eating tuna...
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    What's your favourite frying pan? Market Research

    Not sure your view of anodized aluminum but the Banks Fry~Bake pans can be scrubbed out with sand and are easy to clean .
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    What's your favourite frying pan? Market Research

    GSI made two lightweight anodized aluminum pressure cookers that work very well. I have used them in a couple of my videos and am very happy with them. Not sure you can run them on ‘harsh’ heat source but most will scorch if the fire is too hot for too long. Perhaps a flame tamer would help if...
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    Snow Peak Addiction

    Sorry, I am just seeing this. What are the risers for? Looks like they would really help the single BBQ box burn better if that is what they are for.
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    10L "Jerry can", 11L Dometic "Go Hydration" or Rotopax for water?

    We are currently using the 20L Scepter cans and find them very handy. Tipping can be a PITA for sure so we have slapped together this simple valve system. If you want to tip it and leave it tipped you will want to tighten around the fitting with a hose clamp, just pressed on it will dribble a...
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    What's your favourite frying pan? Market Research

    I agree 100% with your highlighting of this pan, I too picked one up and fell in love with it when camping. If anyone wants to see more on this pan I did a review of it on my YouTube channel and named it one of my best camping gear finds of 2022. You can see the video here- When I am light...
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    My vacuum sealer journey

    I use one quite often, not only for overlanding but bulk buys, breaking down larger cuts etc. I still use a GameSaver from FoodSaver that I have had for quite a while and, when I bought it, came with a lifetime warranty. I use it for smaller, quicker jobs as it is light and easy to maneuver. I...
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    In honor of national cheeseburger day, a ready to eat version for campers

    I hate to admit it but I am not sure which one is less appetizing!
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    What did you cook today? Photo thread

    Crazy how easy and tasty stuff is when you make it at home. Stuff looks awesome.
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    How to keep cast iron cookware from flogging your gear off road?

    Not the cheapest option but we have used these bags and they work very well. Still need to pack accordingly with the heavy stuff tucked away safely but this helps with abrasive issues.
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    Water container recs/stowage of them...

    Question for Scepter owners-I purchased three water jugs las September and used them for a trip. I got them from Walmart Online for what I thought was a good price and all are marked Scepter Canada as they should be. When I got them they had a very strong resin type oder inside that persisted...
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    Overlanding Ovens

    I own both the Omnia and Coleman ovens. Both work ok with some practice (bottom burning a problem for both from my experience and talking to folks) but none, in my humble opinion, work as well as a cast iron dutch oven as Laps said above. For solo and lighter weight I also like the Banks...
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    What's your dream sleep system?

    Some good info here for someone that is still using their decades old Therm A Rest classic, same vintage sleeping bags etc in my ground tent. Honestly I actually sleep pretty well and the biggest change for me is a portable power system to power my CPAP. I have been looking at possibly upgrading...
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    No refrigeration needed

    I posted this on another topic but think that it fits here well also. We did a fair bit of dehydrating meals before a month long trip last year and we put up a quick video showing how we did it and the resources we used. Have a look if you think it would be helpful. We have also used a lot of...
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    Easy clean up meals?

    The video on dehydrated camp food went up today if you want to have a look.
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    What are some of the best places in Illinois for camping

    Feb Camping will be cold no doubt and not sure what part of IL you are thinking but I really like Shabbona SP if you can get into the sites by the lake (and in Feb if it is open shouldn't be a problem!). Also like White Pines and Rock Cut if you can get by the lake. Apple River Canyon nice as well.
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    A Really Nice Axe Bag

    I recently received the Straight Grain Supply Axe and Utility Bag (nice gift) and have had the chance to give it the once over and start to put some gear in to see what fits. I think it is a great little bag to carry your wood processing tools and other gear as you see fit so wanted to link my...
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