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I asked an AI to plan a three-day trip to the Uintas. It produced a 14-page itinerary, a packing list with a fondue set, and a sincere warning about moose. Only one of those turned out to be useful.
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I asked an AI to plan a three-day trip to the Uintas. It produced a 14-page itinerary, a packing list with a fondue set, and a sincere warning about moose. Only one of those turned out to be useful.
I've bought more headlamps than any reasonable person because I keep leaving them in tents, trucks, and one time a canoe. Here's what survived four months of abuse and which one I'd buy again.
The fish finder found a shopping cart, a submerged road, what I'm fairly sure was a refrigerator, and a 'school' that turned out to be my own anchor rope. The fish, meanwhile, remained theoretical.
Cast iron is the only cookware that gets better the more you abuse it. Here's how to season it, cook on it over real fire, and clean it without starting a family argument.
Last season I forgot my tag, my rangefinder batteries, and the one glove that mattered. This year I made a list. This is that list, with the gear that would have saved me.
I asked an AI for the best dispersed camping spot near Moab with 'great views and no crowds.' It delivered. It did not mention that the reason there were no crowds was 50 mph wind.
Mostly true tales from the trail
I asked an AI to plan a three-day trip to the Uintas. It produced a 14-page itinerary, a packing list with a fondue set, and a sincere warning about moose. Only one of those turned out to be useful.
The fish finder found a shopping cart, a submerged road, what I'm fairly sure was a refrigerator, and a 'school' that turned out to be my own anchor rope. The fish, meanwhile, remained theoretical.
I asked an AI for the best dispersed camping spot near Moab with 'great views and no crowds.' It delivered. It did not mention that the reason there were no crowds was 50 mph wind.
The AI's garden plan was beautiful, color-coded, and put the tomatoes on the north side of the fence. The squirrel, Gary, had opinions about the rest.
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I've bought more headlamps than any reasonable person because I keep leaving them in tents, trucks, and one time a canoe. Here's what survived four months of abuse and which one I'd buy again.
Last season I forgot my tag, my rangefinder batteries, and the one glove that mattered. This year I made a list. This is that list, with the gear that would have saved me.
I didn't have a roof rack, a garage, or a plan. I had $250 and a lake. One summer later, here's what an inflatable kayak actually is and isn't.
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