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The Baker family of six together on an outdoor adventure in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains.

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We build and test real-world outdoor systems as a family — from backcountry hunting camp setups and sheep hunting gear to overland truck builds designed for long-distance travel and remote adventures.

These guides break down the gear, setups, and lessons we’ve learned along the way.

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A few of our favourite adventures, gear setups, and lessons learned along the way.

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Jetboil Stash vs Flash: Real World Test (Boil Time, Fuel & Weight)

Jetboil Stash vs Flash real-world test comparing boil time, fuel efficiency, and weight. The results weren’t as straightforward as expected.

Sunrise over Alberta coulee landscape during a late-season mule deer hunt with frosty grass and rolling hills in the distance

First Mule Deer Hunt in Alberta | Wainwright Base Hunt Story

A real-world story of my first mule deer hunt during a Wainwright base hunt in Alberta. Pressure, patience, and a milestone that meant more than just filling a tag.

How to Recalibrate Your Ford Speedometer for 37” Tires Using FORScan

Part of our Ford F350 Overland Hunting Build series. When we installed 37” BFGoodrich tires on our Ford, it completely transformed the truck. It also threw our speedometer off by about 6%. And if you’ve followed The Baker Adventures for any length of time, you know we track fuel economy, performance, and real-world numbers pretty closely. A 6% variance isn’t “close enough.” So we fixed it. This guide walks you through exactly how we recalibrated our speedometer using FORScan