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Little Big Horn

11/20/2015

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Kurt and I spent 4 1/2 months (summer/fall) working, cooking and sleeping out of our Little BigHorn tent while volunteering at a State Park on the shore of Lake Superior. The tent comes in two large duffels and a box of connectors for the poles. The whole thing weighs about 150 lbs (68 kg). Kurt and I set up the tent in less than 45 minutes, taking our time.

The tent is very sturdy with poles made out of stainless steel and skin made out of durable nylon blend, the floor liner and roof have an additional waterproof coating. At one time, half a dozen cotton pants were hanged to dry off the tent’s frame in addition to heavy coats, lamps and art and the structure did not budge. This past summer, there were a few strong storms with 50 mph wind gusts (80 km/h) yet the frame of the tent did not even move.

The straight walls makes the place feel more like a small cabin than a tent. Similar to a cabin, there are large windows on the sides and the front door as well as a couple roof vents so there is great air flow: on our coldest night (36°F/2°C) we felt confident using a small portable propane heater without fear of carbon monoxide poisoning. On one of the hottest days the temperature reached 92°F with a heat index of 100°F (respectively 32°C and 37°C). We used a small portable fan to help circulate the air and open both top vent windows to let the hot air escape. One of the advantages of the tent’s small square footage (98 sq ft/30 m2) is that it doesn't require much energy to heat up and cool off the space.

We have finally found a way to live comfortably for months on end while maintaining a small foot print. We would consider upgrading to an Outfitter tent which includes a porthole so we can use a wood burning stove and turn our 3-season camping tent into a 4-season one, that would be neat!

-Edwige
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Stainless Double 330 Mug

6/17/2015

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When Kurt and I looked for mugs, our main concern was durability and insulation we also wanted to enjoy our meals using top quality tableware. We gravitated towards the Snow Peak Titanium mugs but the price was too steep for our budget, especially that the ultralight titanium feature wasn't our top priority.

We were so thrilled to find the Snow Peak mugs (stainless version) in an outdoor shop downtown Minneapolis! For half the price, the stainless cleans easily and stays odor-free. Tomato soup or tea, these mugs add some glamour to our life in the outdoors.

-Edwige

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Snow Peak Stainless Double 330 Mug
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BioLite CampStove

5/13/2015

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Our BioLite CampStove
The BioLite CampStove is brilliant! All we have to do is gather a few sticks, throw them in the stove, light them up and we're ready to boil water or heat up our meal. We carry a small bag of wood chips when there are no sticks/twigs available.

The bonus is that while we cook our food, Kurt can charge up his iPhone with the power generated by the fire. On occasion, we use our BioLite CampStove in combination with the BioLite portable grill or the BioLite Kettle pot. 

We use the stove exclusively when cooking outside and haven't tried it in our tent or van. I also appreciate that it packs small!

-Edwige

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