Sunday, December 17, 2017

Stove Tech

Like most RVs lil' yeti has a propane stove. No oven, just two burners that strike a nice balance. Gas burners get my large skillet hot enough to fry! Yet the flame can be turned low to gently simmer. LP cooking works especially well for off-grid boondocking. Built in means always ready for travel. Plus self defense of counter space in such a tiny space. It's a keeper.

That said, it's not perfect. Burning any fuel makes heat of course. In hot weather, I'm sometimes reluctant to cook inside and opt for cold supper instead. Of course proper ventilation is a must. Exhaust fumes are mainly carbon dioxide and water vapor (like we exhale). So long as the flame stays blue it's safe. Still, extra moisture can become a problem in some climates. So there's room for improvement.

Friday, December 1, 2017

November Hikes

The last two mornings before leaving Sevilleta refuge I hiked their 3.7 mile Mesa View loop trail. Going clockwise I found it initially strenuous climbing the steep steps early. Then gradually following the canyons and dry washes back down. Both mornings I was able to enjoy some nice sunrise color. I hear tell that in the desert it's dust on the horizon that regularly makes sunrises and sunsets so pretty.