Adventures with BeeGee

Interested in Cairn Subscription Box? Editor's Note: A 2025 Update This post, originally published in 2017, is a review of the Cairn subscription box from 2016. Since then, the service has been acquired by Outside Magazine, and the product has undergone significant changes. For our most recent gear reviews, please see our Gear Reviews page . If you are interested in a Cairn Box subscription, then take a few minutes to watch the videos below before you make your decision. This is a look back at the past 6 months as Jack unboxes his Cairn boxes so you can see "What's in the box?!" If you like what you see, head on over to Carin to try a subscription or just a single box (this is an affiliate link that will earn a commission). If you are interested in Prepper Gear Box , check out our 6-month mash-up post. Cairn June 2016 This month’s goodies include: Morakniv Companion knife, Fire Swedish FireSteel 2.0 Scout Firestarter, Epiphany Outdoor Gear Baddest ...

Yay! Breakfast for Dinner On our recent trip to Big Bend National Park , I lugged an XMRE Blue Line meal with me until the 2 nd night of the backpacking trip. I probably should have eaten it the night before because of its huge size. I was silly and didn't check what the meal was, so I ended up with oatmeal, which is what I had eaten for breakfast at least three days prior and was eating again in the morning. Jack eating his XMRE before setting up camp The Background These are civilian lines of Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), and the Blue Line is specifically designed for government, medical, and educational institutions. Price: $119.99 per case of 12 Calories: 1,000 to 1,200 a meal Website: https://www.xmremeals.com/ Key Attributes: Extended shelf life, individually bagged, no water needed, self-heating, and provides all utensils A quick note on the website: at first, it seems like a well-designed site, but I’ve found a few issues. If you want to kn...