As anyone who has spent time in the outdoors or in the kitchen knows, the right gear and ingredients make all the difference. Below are some favorite things to include in your next adventure.
OUTDOOR COOKING GEAR TO BE WILD ABOUT
BisGear Utensil Set: Nothing more frustrating than realizing you forgot the spatula after you start cooking at camp. This pack has all the basic kitchen utensils in a handy bag that keeps everything together.
GSI Selkirk Camping Stove: In the late summer and early fall, fire season hits the West. Most campsites will have burn bans in effect. This sturdy stove is lightweight and provides even heat for cooking.
MSR Pocket Rocket Backpacking Stove: Light and easy to carry, this stove is perfect for backpacking or warming up lunch for fall day hikes and winter snowshoeing or ski touring.
BEST ADVENTURES TO BE WILD IN THE WEST
Clamming in Oregon: Searching for clams can be like hunting for buried treasure, and the Oregon Coast is a great place to do it! Just make sure you check for recreational shellfish closures and have your shellfish license in hand.
Recipes Featuring Clams
Days Creek Yurt, Oregon: Just the cutest little yurt in the West. Situated on a working farm in southern Oregon, this space combines a rustic stay with modern amenities like hot showers, a gas range, and WIFI. Best yet, the owners stock the fridge with fresh eggs and sausage straight from their working farm.
Rubicon Trail, Lake Tahoe, California: Gear up for a 16+ mile hike along the shores of Lake Tahoe. The scenery is so beautiful that the mileage will fly by. Key is arriving at the trailhead EARLY… like as soon as the sun rises early. In the busy months, Lake Tahoe can be one big traffic jam, and parking fills up quickly! Also, sadly no dogs are allowed on this trail.
Posts About Hiking
ONLINE VENDORS TO BE WILD ABOUT
Dartagnan: Not a hunter but like game meat? Dartagnan offers scheduled, next-day delivery of the farm-raised game. It’s my go-to for quail.
HipCamp: When local campsites fill up in the height of summer, check out Hip Camp for alternatives. This site allows you to book camping spots on private land.
Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat Company: Established in 1947, the shop offers the highest quality elk and buffalo meat out there!
