We Found Campfire Guy After a hiatus that Waldo would be proud of, Campfire Guy is finally here again. As a wise high schooler once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop spending all your free time binge-watching Netflix, your blog will sit sad and idle for two years”. Essential Work From Home Gear My full-time career has had me working from home for most of the past three years. However, when the Coronavirus shelter in place went…
Hot Coffee is Essential on a Camp Out I’ve dedicated quite a bit of space on this blog to my love of coffee. It started with what I’ve found to be a most convenient way to boil water quickly. More recently, I sang the praises of a lightweight and affordable way to make great tasting coffee in camp. With the YETI Rambler Lowball I’ve finally found my favorite vessel for holding that sweet, sweet coffee when I’m lounging in the woods….
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…
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…
Resting Happy Face Campfire Guy here. It took me a few years to stumble into the wonderful world of camping pillows. No longer would my EDP (everyday pillow) come home from a weekend in the woods smelling like a campfire. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good campfire, but when it’s time to head back to civilization, that campfire smell and sandwich stealing raccoons can stay in the woods. Fortunately, my stumbling lead me to the Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow….
Texas in My Heart, Mountains and Public Spaces On My Mind Campfire Guy here. Every two or three years, we pack up the family truckster, strap grandma to the roof and head to the mountains of Colorado. Okay, one of those might not be true. We only make it to Colorado every five to ten years. Estes Park – Gateway to Rocky Mountain Nation Park Our usual destination is Estes Park, Colorado. On those trips, the highlights are the drive…
Coffee Talk, Review Amongst Yourselves Campfire Guy here. I’ve made many mistakes in the outdoors. Some of my lowlights include not protecting our food from bold,cooler-invading raccoons at Tyler State Park and ignoring the warnings about invasive black ants at Cedar Hill State Park. Those mistakes occurred early on in my outdoor adventures. My gear has since evolved, and so has my ability to read notices posted by park rangers. Reading is still FUNdamental! Sadly, the most egregious mistake I’ve made…
Campfire Guy here. The season for gearing up continues with the next installment of, “How to Gear Up For Car Camping”. Aside from a tent, your sleep system is the second most important step in the path to camping bliss and a good night’s rest. A sleep system consists of some sort of mattress or pad on the ground with something to cover up with on top. Put Something Between You and the Ground If you ever camped out…
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…
The Mini Grill That Could Campfire Guy Here. It’s well documented that I like playing with fire. It’s also well documented that I like to eat (see any picture of Campfire Guy in his ill-fitting clothes). Spring weather in North Texas provides a great opportunity to get outdoors, make like a caveman and cook over an open flame. No loincloths were set on fire in this post. Among a wide array of headlamps, lanterns and fire starters, UCO Gear also…