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I don't want to be lucky; I want to be prepared.
06/19/2026

I don't want to be lucky; I want to be prepared.

Under the tarp while Tippi naps inside the tent.
06/13/2026

Under the tarp while Tippi naps inside the tent.

Using some technology to help the fire in my Dakota fire hole. The fan may not be needed, but I wanted some positive air...
06/05/2026

Using some technology to help the fire in my Dakota fire hole. The fan may not be needed, but I wanted some positive air flow into the fire chamber due to some damp wood.

Lessons learned over my years of serious camping all involve making the best choices, not of major decisions, but of the...
05/29/2026

Lessons learned over my years of serious camping all involve making the best choices, not of major decisions, but of the all-important small stuff.

Lines, ropes - cordage as the pros term it - are great. They're indispensable. But relying on cordage to provide all of the support is a big mistake.

I continue to like my layout. The overlapping tarps, one bisected by a N-S ridgeline, with the other diagonally imposed from the ridge center of the first tarp.

Before I buried a centerpole, resistance to wind and pooling have multiple fail points. Now, the pole is buried a foot deep in compacted earth around the pole. The original ridgeline is attached to the pole in the center and on opposite sides.

I attached a larger mosquito net around my hammock. Should be a good test tonight.

My newest camping area sits on what was once a garden during my childhood. Trees and a few flowering plants remain as do...
05/22/2026

My newest camping area sits on what was once a garden during my childhood. Trees and a few flowering plants remain as do several cement blocks Dad placed for walkways.

With rain imminent, I used these leftover blocks to cover the two holes of the Dakota fire hole.

Building a Dakota fire hole. Roots on the northest side, (left), made a straightforward design a minor pain in the ass. ...
05/22/2026

Building a Dakota fire hole. Roots on the northest side, (left), made a straightforward design a minor pain in the ass. That said, it's a natural for the tarp site.

Had a good, productive day. Mom has been in a good mood all day.I'm now solo under the center tarp. This afternoon, I li...
05/14/2026

Had a good, productive day. Mom has been in a good mood all day.
I'm now solo under the center tarp. This afternoon, I lifted that same tarp slowly by one side and emptied about 30 gallons of water. After that, it was a matter of tightening a few stake lines.

Camping with Tippi and Nellie Bly.
04/26/2026

Camping with Tippi and Nellie Bly.

My camp has extended by one small, inexpensive, pup-tent. My main reason for this is so I can camp with a cat or two in ...
04/24/2026

My camp has extended by one small, inexpensive, pup-tent.
My main reason for this is so I can camp with a cat or two in an enclosed shelter.

I once again modified my tarp shelter, this time to provide more room under the plough point setup. Using my snowshoe po...
04/18/2026

I once again modified my tarp shelter, this time to provide more room under the plough point setup.

Using my snowshoe poles, I drew out the sides by running lines from the tie-down loops, through the strap on each pole, then down to the tent peg holding the tarp's side.

I plan on camping there this evening, and so I expect to have some more room to the sides.

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Hinshaw Rd.
Fountain City, IN
47341

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