I enjoy experimenting with a low budget and simplicity. Here are some pictures from nearly ten years ago of this. I got the idea in my head to see if I could use a 99¢ aluminum cook pan from the Dollar Tree store as a makeshift skillet for use in the wilderness. They weigh absolutely nothing, can double as a plate, and as long as you’ve got a pair of needle-nose pliers or similar tool with you, you’ve got a handle.
Honestly, it didn’t turn out so bad. After performing this experiment, I was talking to somebody about it one day, and they told me the Waffle House (or some similar diner chain) used to cook all of their eggs on little disposable aluminum pans just like this.
“Not kidding when I say this is Appalachia's version of the death of Queen Elizabeth.“ - Somebody on X talking about the death of Dolly Parton.
They sent me this tent a couple of years back and I only just today set it up for the first time.
(I have a kayak adventure planned for a little more than a month from now. Since I’ll be camping along so much water and damp areas, my concern is about the possibility of unusual amounts of mosquitos. For that reason, I’m considering taking a different type of shelter - enclosed - rather than the open types I usually favor.)
If I want a fully enclosed shelter, and it’s just me and my dog, this is the style of shelter I would go with every time.
The brand I show off here in this video doesn’t appear to be making this particular style anymore, but I’ve included an Amazon link of what is essentially the exact same tent for those of you who are interested.
Ultra light weight, ultra simplicity, fully enclosed, enormous vestibule, plenty of space, only stakes and a single pole needed - could use any ol’ stick off the ground, basically. Will set up within two minutes in the rain. ...
