If you grew up ice fishing you’ve probably seen a pair of ice safety picks. They’re also called ice claws, ice awls, bear claws, or ice grippers. They weigh almost nothing, and could mean the difference between life and death ...

Have you ever wondered if burned marshmallows cause cancer? It would be a logical question to ask, since we’ve all heard about burned steaks increasing your cancer risk. Let’s touch on steaks quickly first. When you cook a steak at ...

The RovR Campr Cooler is the first cooler we’ve seen in awhile that has dramatically changed the design. The rotomolded cooler market is fairly saturated at this point, so add-ons have become more interesting. RovR not only offers great accessories, ...

Truly the easiest way to clean cast iron Many years ago I became fed up with so called “non-stick” pans and switched to cast iron. While I love my 12 inch Lodge with all my heart, I’ll admit that learning ...

I love exploring new trails. So much so, that I’ve almost completed 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles Of Minneapolis, a wonderful book by Tom Watson. One of my favorite things to do is to take a break halfway to enjoy ...

First a little fun on Empire Lake! – Spherical Image – RICOH THETA Having a little fun on Empire Lake! The Whitetail Woods Camper Cabins are the best kept secret in central Minnesota.  I was hesitant to even write this ...

Do you want to feel like this when you’re running around outside? Of course you do. While I can’t promise that the Airblaster Merino Ninja Suit will increase your Samurai skills, I can promise that it will feel that way. I’ve ...

The Sledding Hills in Minneapolis are amazing! Add your favorite hill! We did it. We created the biggest, baddest map ever of sledding hills in Minneapolis. There isn’t a Midwesterner alive who didn’t grow up sledding every chance they could. If ...

 A good tarp can make or break a weekend.  Some of the best camping trips I’ve had have been rainy ones. The only reason that’s true is because we always take the time to put up a large tarp, so ...

Staying warm in the winter is easy. You just have to follow a few simple rules. Let’s cover the well-known acronym COLD in detail. Clean clothes are warm clothes. As your clothes become covered in sweat and grime they will start ...