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Read my various articles ranging from wilderness survival and outdoor living, to my personal advice and experiences camping every night, and cooking for my wife.


Pomoly MOD Cot Review: Is It Worth It for Hot Tent Camping?
I used the Pomoly MOD Cot on several Ontario camping trips and it has become my go-to sleep setup at camp. Here is what I actually think about it.

Perrin Adams
Jun 195 min read


Pomoly Dagger Wood Stove Review: Tested at -30C in Ontario
I ran the Pomoly Dagger wood stove at minus 30 Celsius in Ontario across three trips. Here is what actually happened.

Perrin Adams
May 257 min read


Pomoly Barracuda 2 Tent Review: 30 Days Through Ontario Late-Winter Weather
I used the Pomoly Barracuda 2 tent across 30 days of Ontario late-winter camping. It is a well-built four-season hot tent with impressive packed size and quick takedown. The only drawback is the lack of a built-in floor.

Perrin Adams
Apr 27 min read


First Look: Power Unplugged with Bluetti AC50B Power Station
My first look at the Bluetti AC50B, a 15 lb, 448Wh power station for multi-day trips, and why I'm still using it about a year later.

Perrin Adams
Sep 2, 20256 min read


Bluetti AC180 Review: Three Years of Real Use as a Content Creator and Camper
I ran the Bluetti AC180 for three years powering my laptop, cameras and camp gear through Ontario winters. It's discontinued now, so here's whether a used one is still worth buying.

Perrin Adams
Sep 1, 20256 min read


Bluetti AC70 After 45 Days: What I Actually Think About This Power Station
I ran my laptop, cameras and a car fridge off the Bluetti AC70 for 45 days. How fast it charges, what cold does to it, and how it compares to my AC180.

Perrin Adams
Aug 31, 20257 min read


Bluetti AC2A: Mini Powerhouse or Power Puff?
I used the Bluetti AC2A daily for six weeks, charging laptops, cameras, a router and batteries. At about 8 lbs it's a grab-and-go unit, but 204.8Wh has its limits.

Perrin Adams
Aug 30, 20255 min read


Firehiking Fireden Review: A Compact Hot Tent That Punches Above Its Weight
I pitched the Firehiking Fireden for a week in Ontario and ran a small wood stove in it. Under 8 lbs and quick to set up, but tight if you're over 5'10".

Perrin Adams
Aug 28, 20255 min read


Pomoly Locomotive 20: Is This Chimney Tent Worth It?
My first look at the Pomoly Locomotive 20, a small chimney hot tent for solo winter camping, plus how it held up in heavy winter wind once I got it into the field.

Perrin Adams
Aug 27, 20258 min read


Pomoly Circle 6 Tent Review: My Honest Take After a Full Ontario Fall and Winter
I used the Pomoly Circle 6 hot tent through a full Ontario fall and winter, from Thunder Bay to home. Here's my honest take on the hoop, the heat, and the headspace.

Perrin Adams
Aug 23, 20256 min read


The Pomoly Chalet 70 Pro Tent: An Initial Look
My initial look at the Pomoly Chalet 70 Pro cabin tent, updated after a year of year-round use: why the mesh made it my go-to, and where the seam tape has started to fail.

Perrin Adams
Aug 21, 20258 min read


Pomoly Dweller Max 3: A Detailed Outdoor Stove Review
I used the Pomoly Dweller Max 3 for most of a winter living outdoors. Burn time, heat and weight, and why at almost 34 lbs it's a stove for sled and truck camping, not hiking.

Perrin Adams
Aug 20, 202511 min read


Pomoly Ti Mini 0.6 Review: Small, Light and Ripping Hot
My year with the Pomoly Ti Mini 0.6: a light titanium stove that boils water fast and can heat a tent past 30°C, but a load of wood lasts only 45 minutes to an hour.

Perrin Adams
Aug 18, 20254 min read
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