Archive for May, 2010
Porcupine Ultralight Adjustable Alcohol Stove
The Porcupine stove is my version of an adjustable passive air induction alcohol stove based upon designs originally devised by NCHiker1970 and TerraFirma369. Many thanks to both of these fine inventive gentlemen. I called it porcupine because it has quills and a tail The addition of aluminum tubing JB welded to the internal structure allows for the integrated pot stand. The screw holders are made from hard aluminum strips cut from wedding tin lids and are reminiscent of automobile door and dash clips. These "clips" are captured in the folds of the tooling foil band. The screw head is constrained by a release button which is normally used as a nocking point on a bow string Any small diameter flexible tubing will suffice as a substitute. The use of an artist's palette cup increases the alcohol volume to 3/4 oz as opposed to 1/2 oz tea light cups. Implements of destruction are required to remove the cups from the clip base. And no, I didn't take twenty seven eight-by-ten color glossy photographs with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one. www.archive.org
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Mypressi TWIST and The Italian Singing Gourmet
The Italian Singing Gourmet, Gino Federici, demonstrates the hand held espresso maker mypressiTwist. Make an authentic Italian espresso at home, camping, boating, traveling. Easy to use and delicious results, starting with Gino's own coffee, Il Vero Italiano, roasted exclusively for Gino by award winning Klatch Roasters. Mypressi Twist and Il Vero Italiano a winning combination. Available at www.theitaliansinginggourmet.com Note- the machine uses N2O cartridges, not CO2!
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Handpresso Espresso
Espresso made with a Handpresso on top of a 120 meter Olympic ski jump in Lake Placid NY. Also a good view of the high peeks in the Adirondack range.
The Pint Size BinchoCan Stove
This design is nearly the same as our Binchotan Stove that used the coffee can and terra cotta flower pot: www.youtube.com I had been trying to think of a way to make a version without the fragile flower pot and still maintain the all important concept of preheating the intake air inside of the double wall construction before it enters the combustion chamber. Receintly, Hiram Cook found a way to seat an 18 oz soup can into a quart paint can. This was the solution needed. Thank you Hiram! www.youtube.com The cans I have used are of a much smaller size here. Having the holes near the top of the paint can allows the air to flow downward inside of the double wall cunstruction super heating it before it enters the cumbustion chamber. This creates a much higher effeciency that produces more heat energy from a smaller amount of wood.
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What are some essentials I should pack for camping?
I'm going camping for 3 days. I have a tent, a tarp for under the tent, sleeping bags, a canopy, an LED lantern, and a 12 volt coffee maker that works in my truck. I figured an ince and a dry cooler. What else do I need?
Oh, there's another adult and one child age 9. We have activities planned for the days, but no rainy day/evening plans - all we have is UNO...
I appreciate all suggestions and am hoping to hear from some old pros!
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Camping Recipes, Please?
Hi, I am looking for camping recipes. Specifically, ones that do not require a Dutch oven. Can I use a disposable baking tin? I would love to cook a cobbler in a tin. Has anyone done this before? I HAVE made "coffee can cake" before, but today's coffee cans are lined and can't use those. ALL recipes would be GREAT! Thanks a bunch!
Yolanda, that recipe sounds so yummy, but I just dont want to have to purchase the dutch oven right now. I AHVE cooked meatloaf in a tin, just don't know about fruit acid eating the tin...lol
Ohhhh, Kellie21..gonna HAVE to do that. Sounds SO good!!
Wow! These ideas and recipes are GREAT! Thank you so much, everyone!
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DA2W – Big Thicket Super 8 in Kountze Texas
Hi this is William Miller with Discovering America on 2 Wheels and I'm on a 400-mile Bicycle Tour through Southeast Texas and am currently (03/06/10) at the Big Thicket Super 8 in Kountze Tx. As you can see, this is not a typical Motel Setting. The Big Thicket Super 8 in Kountze Tx is laid out on a beautiful piece of property on Hwy 69 and has the following features and amenities: All New Facility Outdoor Pool & Jacuzzi Free SuperStart Breakfast Ice & Vending Machines Guest Laundry service 24 Hours Front Desk The Rooms have the following: Coffee Maker Hairdryer Iron / Ironing Board High Speed Internet Category 5 Refrigerator / Freezer Microwave This motel is perfectly located as a hub of available activities - indoor and outdoor - in every direction: Easy Access of Hwy 69 - Beaumont and Lufkin Camping, canoeing, natural trail, and park visiting centers Major shopping mall -19 miles south in Beaumont Village Creek State Park 16 miles south in Lumberton Tx Big Thicket National Preserve Units or Sections literally surround this location Big Thicket National Preserve Visitors Center 8 miles north Guided Tours available Lake Livingston State Park 50 miles to the west in Livingston Tx Alabama - Coushatta Casino -40 miles east in Kinder La Activities in the area Scenic Driving / RVg Bicycling Continental Airlines Cycling Classic - Three routes of 25, 47, and 67 miles featuring beautiful scenery and challenging hills make this perfect training for the BP MS150. Hiking / Camping ...
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Primus Coffee Press – 101
How-To on Primus Coffee Press and how to pour from the pot without spilling a drop!