Gear Notes: Tyger Multi-Use shovel

Tyger Shovel Since people have been asking, I’m going to start posting quick notes on various survival, camping, and boondocking gear. It’s taken me a while to accumulate and use all these tools and sort through what works and what doesn’t. The most...
GAIA GPS does it right

GAIA GPS does it right

Gaia I’m a big fan of Gaia GPS software. I have it on my computer, my phone and my iPad. I use the latter two in my Jeep Gladiator when I head out to wander. As you cans see, I bring up two maps in my ‘cockpit’. Using Carplay, I Put Gaia on the screen from my iPhone,...
Survivor Bias: How We Look For Solutions With The Wrong Data

Survivor Bias: How We Look For Solutions With The Wrong Data

Survivor Bias During World War II, researchers examined planes that were damaged on missions but managed to return. In essence, they counted bullet holes. The thought was that these places that got hit needed to be strengthened and protected. Seems to make sense....