Recent content by The Blacksmith

Missed my summer camping fix this year. Maybe I'll hit the hot springs in the winter months.

Tight clothing can feel very constricting to me, but I'm the kind of person who will go barefoot as much as possible. My camping clothing usually consists of cargo shorts and a hoodie (if its cold or rainy). I've thought about making a pair of loose fitting leather shorts for everyday wear...

My dad and I have been going to Priest Lake in Idaho since I was three years old. I still remember the supplies we had that first year. He brought a small green pup tent, some canned food, fire starter, chainsaw, cooler with soda, an axe and sleeping bags. After a solid weekend of rain, he had...

I'm a member at REI. They are a little pricey but there are always sales going on. I bought a folding canvas chair for my three year old daughter. It has become her everyday use chair. If you are a member, you can get just about anything replaced if it breaks. Nice store and friendly staff.