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Trangia Stove Review

I looked for a long time before I purchased my Trangia stove. My criteria for a camping stove were quite simple: I needed something that was quick to set up, easy to maintain, had minimum parts that could break, and was simple to use since my brain isn’t always working after a long day of … Continue reading "Trangia Stove Review"
Read MoreFavourite Homemade Dog Treats

These homemade dog treats made with rolled oats are quick and easy to whip up anytime. Even better, these are Leo’s favourite treats by far. I hate recipes that begin with the rambling preamble so I’ll save that for the end. Ingredients 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (or ground large-flake oats) *see Notes on … Continue reading "Favourite Homemade Dog Treats"
Read MoreEssential Road Trip Food

Part of the fun of road trips is finding new places to eat and discovering local delicacies. However, the cost can quickly add up: $10 a meal for three meals a day can eat away at your food budget (see what I did there?). If you are camping, the closest restaurant may be nowhere near … Continue reading "Essential Road Trip Food"
Read MoreHappy Gotcha Day King!

January 27 is a big day for the AdventureDawgs house: it’s King’s second Gotcha Day. That’s right. Two years ago I brought this meathead home and it has been a wild ride ever since. He lost his balls…errrrr I mean he was neutered, developed dog-aggression protecting his pack, stared into a bean, camped on the … Continue reading "Happy Gotcha Day King!"
Read MoreYear in Review: 2020

It goes without saying: no one could have predicted the chaos that was 2020. The year started innocently enough. Sure there was talk about a nasty bug going around but it sounded like the usual hoopla any time anything stronger than the sniffles makes an appearance. Our road trip season started in March. Other than … Continue reading "Year in Review: 2020"
Read MoreLake Superior Provincial Park

Of all the parks we have had the opportunity to explore over the years, Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario has got to be one of my favourites. There’s just something about Lake Superior that appeals to me; from the wide-open waters to the towering rock, I just love this place. Lake Superior comes by … Continue reading "Lake Superior Provincial Park"
Read MoreBest Hiking and Camping Gadgets

Let’s face it: we all know that person that can’t unplug even when they’re smack dab in the middle of the Great Outdoors. Luckily for those people, there is now a wide selection of solar-powered camping gear, portable battery packs for camping, and all manner of cases to protect your valuable electronics from whatever Mother … Continue reading "Best Hiking and Camping Gadgets"
Read MoreGifts for Travellers and Their Dogs

We all have that one friend or family member that is difficult to shop for but if they’re a road trip warrior with a dog (or several), we have got you covered. So if you’re looking for gifts to buy your travelling friend or their dog, the pack and I put our heads together and came up … Continue reading "Gifts for Travellers and Their Dogs"
Read MoreShoe Review: Arc’teryx Aerios FL Mid Gore-Tex Light Hiking Shoe

A good pair of hiking boots or shoes can make the difference between exploring new terrain and hobbling into camp cursing every decision you’ve ever made that brought you to that moment in time. My last pair of boots were heavy-duty, and while they were sturdy it felt like I was walking around in a … Continue reading "Shoe Review: Arc’teryx Aerios FL Mid Gore-Tex Light Hiking Shoe"
Read MoreBest Camp Coffee Makers

I love coffee. I love everything about it: the way it smells as it grinds, that whiff when you open the container, the way if wafts around you like a gentle hug in the morning. And let’s not forget the first sip of the day that makes waking up worthwhile. This is especially true when … Continue reading "Best Camp Coffee Makers"
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