Cascades Farm: Vanilla Chip Chewy Granola Bar

The cascades farms organic granola bar was the first granola bar I tested in the spring of 2015. I’m typically not a huge fan of organic because of their slightly elevated prices. But when I had the opportunity to try these granola bars I gave it a shot.

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Sawyer Mini Water Filter

The hardest thing about the Sawyer mini water to accept is the effectiveness of such a small filter. For years I used the Katadyn Hiker Pro for all my trips, but the drive to lighten my pack inspired me to find new methods for water filtration. That is when I was introduced to the Sawyer mini water filter built into a gravity system.

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JETBOIL – FLASH COOKING SYSTEM Review

My first experience with the Jetboil products was in Isle Royale National Park. A group of hikers, that  my wife and I met on the trail had the Zipboil by Jetboil. After watching the Zipboil in action, I was sold and had to purchase one.

Jetboil offers several different models made with different metals and sizes.  The model I found most effective for my needs was the Jetboil Flash. The Flash comes with a pot with a “max fill” line at 16 ounces, but with a maximum capacity of 32 ounces.  I’m a huge morning coffee person, so having the extra capacity for hot water allows me to make more coffee while packing up camp.

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