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10 Pieces of Camping Gear That Will Make You Happy

10 Pieces of Camping Gear That Will Make You Happy

Okay, This Gear Makes Me Happy Campfire Guy Here. From June to late September, weather in North Texas is a little too “scorched Earth hot” for camping. I take this time to reflect on the gear I used over the cooler months and make adjustments for trips I have planned this fall and winter. Remember, I am the serial gear returner.  For this gear to still be under my roof is seal of approval.  I currently own and use everything…

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Coleman Sundome 2 Tent Review

Coleman Sundome 2 Tent Review

Sometimes Gear Reviewing Can Be Tricky Campfire Guy here.  If there’s one thing I love more than spending time in the outdoors, it’s trying out new camping gear.  A friend asked for my thoughts on the Coleman Sundome 2.  My initial plan was to use the tent while I was at Boy Scout summer camp in Talihina, OK.  However, when we arrived, I discovered that our camp site was situated on steeply sloped, rocky terrain. Plan B was to set the…

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How to Pick Out a Tent for Car Camping

How to Pick Out a Tent for Car Camping

Campfire Guy Here.  We are planning a camping trip with some friends for this coming Fall.  During our correspondence (fancy way to say Facebook Messenger), they asked me, “we are new to car camping, where do we start with buying gear?” My inner gear dork squealed with glee.  Every time Campfire Guy gets to dispense gear advice, either an angel gets its wings or Campfire Wife rolls her eyes and groans.  I can’t remember, though I’m pretty sure it’s the wings…

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REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Review

REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Plus Review

A Tale of the 2 Plus Campfire Guy Here.  All of my camping experiences have been intense.  Wait for it.  I promise the jokes are only going to get better worse.  As I like to be reminded, I have at times, been a serial gear returner.  The gear that didn’t get voted off the island gets put to good use and has met my lofty expectations.  One of those pieces of gear is the REI Half Dome 2 Plus. I…

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Sierra Designs Zissou 23 Degree Sleeping Bag Review

Sierra Designs Zissou 23 Degree Sleeping Bag Review

Next to Making Dad Jokes, Sleeping Outdoors is My Favorite Campfire Guy here. After a long day on the trail or herding a Pack of Cub Scouts on a campout, one of the things I most look most forward to is when I can finally crawl into my tent and curl up in my sleeping bag. I like this form of curling since it doesn’t require a broom or an ice rink.   Hard to Pronounce, Easy to Use My…

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Outdoors in DFW: Erwin Park

Outdoors in DFW: Erwin Park

Outdoors is Better Than Indoors Campfire Guy here.  Some of my favorite memories growing up took place in the great outdoors. While I never had the pleasure of being chased by a bald headed bear or matching wits with trash can-dwelling raccoons, I hope to pass on my love of nature to our kids. So Much Concrete, So Little Space to Roam Living in a suburb of Dallas,TX it’s easy to forget that there are some great places close by where…

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Gear Review: Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Tent

Gear Review: Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Tent

Overview Campfire Guy here.  The Mountainsmith Genesee 4 Person 3 Season Tent is one of my favorite tents.  As you can see in My Quest for Perfection,  I’ve been a bit picky when it comes to buying tents.  To the delight of both Amazon and my wife, the Mountainsmith Genesee, was not one of the tents that I returned. This 4 person, 3 season tent has been my go to tent for the past two years.  So far I’ve taken eight trips, spanning fifteen nights in…

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