<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Baker Adventures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family Adventures in the Great Outdoors. Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Overlanding all with a family of 6.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:38:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thebakeradventures.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Vortex VIP Warranty Review: What Happens When Your Rangefinding Binos Fail Mid-Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-season gear failure…
This vortex vip warranty review shows what actually happens when things go wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/vortex-vip-warranty-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69cb2c54138134f81729702a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:31:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXdI4oLPlUM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunting Stories from the Field | Real Hunts &#38; Lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real hunts, real lessons, and the moments that matter. Follow along as we share hunting stories from Alberta and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/hunting-stories</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c84fabaf19906fa1786a44</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:28:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_c7cd895e817a44809e5326557b504c72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Mule Deer Hunt in Alberta | Wainwright Base Hunt Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/first-mule-deer-hunt-alberta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c8399c87eb324c7b30fb5c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 21:38:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_c7cd895e817a44809e5326557b504c72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain Hunting Rifle Setup: Why I Use My Wife’s Rifle ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/mountain-hunting-rifle-setup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c444ef149f4fed5652b2a2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:17:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/P9Ez2dy6sCY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Bought a Freeze Dryer for Backcountry Hunting (Setup &#38; First Run)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/freeze-dryer-backcountry-hunting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bda35ccf14a7a450c9c39f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:15:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_bb339b3e60354873ad8ea6a9f317e247~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backcountry Meal Test: What Actually Tastes Good on a Sheep Hunt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/backcountry-meal-test</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bd764b401a0b244dff8280</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:42:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnWkHxslkEc" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford F350 Overland Hunting Build]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow our Ford F350 overland hunting build with fuel economy tests, 37-inch tire setup, FORScan recalibration, and backcountry travel plans.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/ford-f350-overland-hunting-build</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b5dbe1d1b1d9cdf2173dab</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:26:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_697b736b6b324b76ab187ca9e8c77143~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Family’s Seek Outside 8-Person Tipi Tent Setup (Now Camping as a Family of Six)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/seek-outside-8-person-tipi-family-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b566a55f6a1e874c56d470</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:02:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-quSWDYtzs&amp;t=4s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Backcountry Hunting Camp Setup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complete guide to building a lightweight backcountry hunting camp including shelters, stoves, sleep systems, and gear setups for remote mountain hunts.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/backcountry-hunting-camp-setup</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6054bd1b1d9cdf2179432</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:13:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_7e5821e35e5249199d9420fabe43dd7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids Can Move Mountains: Hiking Vision Quest Trail With My Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiking Vision Quest Ridge near Nordegg, Alberta with kids. A steep 700m climb in just 2km with incredible views near Abraham Lake.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/hiking-vision-quest-trail-with-my-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b088378433d50646446f14</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_aa4f36ee5dd6400aa3520b7908535853~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheep Hunting Gear List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complete sheep hunting gear list for backcountry hunts including packs, clothing, tents, and lightweight mountain hunting equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/sheep-hunting-gear-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b5fe1424df0b96f9d0b136</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:57:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_c59713ae205a481bbd62d5efd66653ef~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outdoor Gear Reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real outdoor gear reviews from backcountry hunts and mountain adventures including packs, tents, stoves, and hunting equipment tested in the field.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/outdoor-gear-reviews</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b608ba4898c9cce5a2f614</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:30:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_ccc205764c0f4873b4d9858df5feb550~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[F350 7000 km Fuel Economy Test – 2024 Ford F350 6.7 Powerstroke Real World Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real world F350 fuel economy test after a 7,000 km road trip across Canada. See the actual MPG numbers from our 2024 Ford F350 6.7 Powerstroke Jolene overland build.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/post-f350-7000km-fuel-economy-test</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af7222c674490e6e2109e9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:48:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd24d3_b8f5989edbae43528fd9bb141ad45c16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real World Fuel Economy – 2024 Ford F350 6.7 Diesel (Jolene Build)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real world fuel economy results from our 2024 Ford F350 6.7 Powerstroke. See actual MPG numbers from daily driving in our Jolene overland build.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/post-2024-ford-f350-6-7-fuel-economy-real-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af5479de5ad9153e0bdf43</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:46:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFR4rTk0unM&amp;t=14s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What To Wear Sheep Hunting: What I Wore on a Mountain Sheep Hunt (Layering System Breakdown)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mountain sheep hunting can mean +20°C, frost, or snow in the same trip. Here’s exactly what I wore, why it worked, and how to build a layering system that handles mountain weather.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/what-to-wear-sheep-hunting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a242333a2716aeb2187b5b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:50:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_e-Amg5O3E&amp;t=2s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Recalibrate Your Ford Speedometer for 37” Tires Using FORScan]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 — including the...]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/forscan-speedometer-recalibration-37-inch-tires-ford</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699a1718b89ac23fa77acaf9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:44:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEVsPlfIttI" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KUIU 7800 Pro Pack Review – Real World Testing in the Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of testing the KUIU 7800 Pro Pack, I almost took it on my sheep hunt. Here’s why I didn’t — and what makes it one of the best-organized packs out there.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/kuiu-7800-pro-pack-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6999c60d33aebccb486698b3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:53:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am1KiDdcPIs" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jetboil vs BRS vs MSR Pocket Rocket II: Best Backpacking Stove for a Sheep Hunt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three hunters test Jetboil, BRS, and MSR Pocket Rocket II before an Alberta sheep hunt. Real boil times, real weights, real results.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/best-backpacking-stove-for-hunting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698f97686e0eff1a4859a861</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:13:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYJW5bFMmK0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kuiu Mountain Star 2P Tent Review – Lightweight, Freestanding, and Backcountry Tested]]></title><description><![CDATA[A real-world review of the Kuiu Mountain Star 2P tent after storms, bugs, and alpine abuse. Lightweight, freestanding—here’s what worked and what didn’t.A real-world review of the Kuiu Mountain Star 2P tent after storms, bugs, and alpine abuse. Lightweight, freestanding—here’s what worked and what didn’t.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/kuiu-mountain-star-2p-tent-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698a92a9d471d728ee6a4f30</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:29:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlIvhINNqrg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stone Glacier 6900 Backpack Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 5 years in the mountains, we break down the Stone Glacier 6900 backpack—pros, cons, and why it’s still a top choice for hunting and long expeditions.]]></description><link>https://www.thebakeradventures.com/post/stone-glacier-6900-backpack-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6987c497babf74b7d0dd7483</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:35:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C8emCE5oyI&amp;t=200s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>