Fun stuff

There are perks to a new trip. One of them includes new stuff. We are relatively new at hiking, backpacking and camping so we are acquiring new things still. Our first trip together was in the fall at Yellowstone so the temperatures are considerably different than our current trip - Colorado in July.  We have invested in some new clothes, attempting to purchase more versatile, timeless pieces. Along with the differences in seasonal preparations we are car camping this trip.  When car camping there is more space to pack larger items we wouldn't pack if backpacking.  Aside from our new campstove we just purchased the GSI bugaboo base camper medium. It comes with a 3 liter pot, 2 liter pot, a frypan, 2 lids a cutting board, a gripper for each of the pots and a bag that holds them all. We also purchased the GSI set of 4 plates that nestles in nicely with the plates. Here's a picture and I'll post a review when we return. 

                                    

Car Camping Stove

Jon and I have the MSR Pocket Rocket for our small stove that we take hiking but we were needing something for our upcoming 2 week car camping trip to Colorado.  I took a trip to Cabela's and found the Coleman All-In-One Cooking System.  I have an extreme love for items that are multi-functional.  I love Leatherman Tools, The Microdualist and naturally the Spork.  So the Coleman All-In-One Cooking system caught my eye and seemed to be the smallest and most functional cooking stove option at Cabelas.  Normally, I would do tons of research, watch YouTube review videos and compare online prices before buying but since we have spent the last week moving and my life is in boxes and we leave in 4 days, I had to make a purchase.  I will post again when we return after I have used the system but here is a few details I have read about it.

The Coleman comes with a grill grate, stove top grate, Griddle, and skillet.  You can purchase a larger stew pot if you would like.  I did not get the stew pot and don't really see myself needing it in the future.  It uses propane and has a self start button.  It came with a regulating valve to adjust your heat settings from low, medium and high.  It also has a locking feature as well.  Best of all it comes with a really nice carrying case that has two outer pockets for propane bottles.  

I can't wait to be able to use this.  If it works like it should I'm going to love it!!!

To check out the Youtube video on the Coleman website go to the link below.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5fvs2fyIkU

National Trails Day

It's June 1 and today is National Trails Day. Unfortunately, I will not be on a trail today. Due to a knee injury I am pretty much out of commission when it comes to hiking. Uneven ground is not my friend. I would love to at least be on my horse on a trail but that too is not an option. We have had several inches of rain in the past couple of days and the trails are just way too muddy for horses. So, I will be living vicariously through those without injury and not in a waterlogged location.  Let the immense feelings of jealousy begin.