Carbon monoxide is something we hope we never have to deal with, but with kids sleeping in the truck camper and diesel heater testing coming up, I wanted an extra layer of protection.

We finally give a proper walkthrough of our Yucca-Pac Safari camper on Jolene, our 2024 Ford F-350. Here is why we chose it for a family of six, what Expo already taught us, and what we are building next.

We built a simple 12V diesel heater power setup for our Yucca-Pac truck camper using a 105Ah AGM battery and 100W solar panel. Here is what it cost, how it worked, and what we plan to upgrade next.

We unbox and fire up the HCalory Toolbox diesel heater for the Jolene F350 camper build. Here are the specs, first impressions, and what we measured.

My first solo sheep hunt in 2022 did not end with a ram, but it did come with 37 sheep spotted, rising water, rough weather, gear lessons, and a reminder that the mountains always get a vote.

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

A real-world day hunt gear list built for cold weather and unpredictability. Learn why I pack the what ifs and what actually stays in my pack.

Do 37s hurt fuel economy? I tested 37s vs 33s on my F350 using real-world driving data, breaking down highway vs in-town MPG and what actually makes the biggest difference.

Mid-season gear failure… This vortex vip warranty review shows what actually happens when things go wrong.

Real hunts, real lessons, and the moments that matter. Follow along as we share hunting stories from Alberta and beyond.

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.

Here’s my mountain hunting rifle setup that I carry in Alberta, why I built it this way, the full specs and weights, and what I would still change.

We bought a freeze dryer to fix one of the weakest parts of our hunting system—food. Here’s how it fits into real backcountry use.

We tested real backcountry meals—Peak Refuel, Mountain House, and custom options—to see what actually works on a sheep hunt. Here’s what we’d bring and why.

Follow our Ford F350 overland hunting build with fuel economy tests, 37-inch tire setup, FORScan recalibration, and backcountry travel plans.

After three years of use and now camping as a family of six, we break down our real-world experience with the Seek Outside 8 Person Tipi Tent. From stove safety with kids to our full camp layout, here’s what works and what we’d change.

Complete guide to building a lightweight backcountry hunting camp including shelters, stoves, sleep systems, and gear setups for remote mountain hunts.

Hiking Vision Quest Ridge near Nordegg, Alberta with kids. A steep 700m climb in just 2km with incredible views near Abraham Lake.

Complete sheep hunting gear list for backcountry hunts including packs, clothing, tents, and lightweight mountain hunting equipment.

Real outdoor gear reviews from backcountry hunts and mountain adventures including packs, tents, stoves, and hunting equipment tested in the field.