She LOVES the mirror section at a store. I don't know where the hands behind the back came from, but she is adorable! In album 2014-02-16 View this post on Google+
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I tested my new sleeping bag last night
It didn't get as cold as I was expecting, so I ended up being overly warm for most of the night. I tried the new down bag inside a synthetic bag inside a bivy sack arrangement all on a thermorest pad. About 10 lbs for the sleeping set. I'd dug a snow-cave topped with a …
Overnight trip. 10 mile hike in and out Late September, Chicago 'burbs
Water bottle carrier as the 'backpack'.* Water bottle* SOL 2 person space blanket* .7mil plastic sheeting* Airline wool blend blanket* Stainless camp cup* Mason cord* Rain coat I quick overnighter to a place a buddy has access to. Crazy lightweight, but I know the area, so I know there are cattails nearby to make a …
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I've done it
Big 3 under 9 lbs for ground sleeping. Should be good down into the teens. My wife just got me a Kelty Cosmo 20 degrees, long down sleeping bag for my birthday. Found it on her own. Won't tell me what she paid for it, obviously, but got it on a good sale with free …
I made a shoe rack for behind the front door
I bought a bundle of fifteen 1x2s for $12. There are some pretty twisted, gnarly looking boards in the bundle. My dad taught me how to selectively cut with the twists and kinks in mind so the project turns out in the end. I've only 1 wonky spot I am not happy about. I used …
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