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Incremental camping
Recent columns on winter camping have prompted some readers to write and ask “Are you crazy?,” usually in somewhat gentler terms than that. The answer, of course, is “Yes, but not completely insane.” Insanity would be to jump into cold weather camping without experience or a good mentor.
The Gasifier Camp Stove

Lodge Logic Skillet $59.99 The Lodge 10 1/4-inch Skillet was rated as one of the two dozen essential tools in the home and kitchen (Martha Stewart Living February 2008). We have a size and shape to meet any of your cooking needs, with assist handles for ease of movement on the stove top, in the oven or on the campfire. There are more expensive skillets on the market, but none can match the versatility, durability, and value…

Bialetti 6800 Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker $22.51 Stovetop brewer makes 6, 2-ounce cups of espresso in just 4 to 5 minutes Made of durable polished aluminum in a unique shape Wash by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean …

Lodge Logic L9OG3 Pre-Seasoned 10-1/2-Inch Round Griddle $14.89 Lodge Logic is electrostatically coated with a proprietary vegetable oil and cured at high temperatures to allow the oil to deeply penetrate the surface of the cast iron. Natural sand mold surface is ideal for our new, seasoned, ready to use finish. Sturdy handle with hole for convenient hanging when not in use. Rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly to clean; oven safe to 500 degrees F. Measures…

Trangia 27-5 Ultralight $78.95 Featuring Trangia’s new UL aluminum alloy, the 27-5 is now 6% lighter than before. Stove comes with 2 non-stick 1.0 liter saucepans, graded and ungraded, 1 non-stick fry pan, 7″. Weight: 1.76 lbs….

Minitrangia 28-T $31.99 The Mini Trangia is practical and lightweight for the lone walker. Specially produced for the Karrimor International Mountain Marathon multi-sport competition. Comes with a 0.8 liter aluminum pan, non-stick 6 in. lid/fry pan and spirit burner with windshield and handle….

Mr. Heater F276172 Propane One Pound Tank Refill Adapter $9.99 Refill Adapter, Allows You To Refill A LB Cylinder From A 20 LB Tank….

SE 2 X 3/16 Flint/Fire Starter w/ Lanyard $1.39 Flint/ Fire Starter with Lanyard, size 2 in. X 3/16 in….

Ultimate Survival Technologies WetFire Tinder Tube of 8 Cubes $5.95 WetFire Tinder, the perfect accompaniment to any fire starter, can help you get a blaze going even in a downpour. In fact, the cubes actually burn longer when wet! WetFire Tinder was born from the need for a universal lighting material that was safe, odorless, easy-to-carry, and unaffected by wind or water. Elite military troops can find themselves anywhere, in any kind of weather. They require s…

Campstove Stuffing $1.99 …