I have a yearning for the north. Someday I plan to own a cabin, living as simply as possible (if I’m lucky, it’ll be without running water or electricity.) Like Elliot Merrick in his classic 1933 memoir, True North, I often contemplate the balance between the need to make a living and the need to [...]
So, did your Boundary Waters camping experiences become limited at best after having kids? Do you feel like you need everyone potty-trained before you set your sights on a jack pine again? If you have borderline feelings about hefting the canoe while chasing the two year old for 160 rods, let us assure you: [...]
Too many of us suffer from middle-of-the-road, ‘good deal’ sleeping bags. You know, the semi-comfortable sacks that keep you lukewarm at best. Did I mention the roomy 2 inches of wiggle room they allow you? A significant issue for you side sleepers. And lugging the bulky things into the backcountry can mean having to eliminate [...]
Winter in our northern clime has given a stellar performance this season. Snow has remained on the ground, unabated, since November. The downside? My feet have demanded more warmth and better performance from my winter boots. The Baffin Icefield, designed specifically for women, met that demand.
