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Laurie Ann March (Laurie_Ann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Ontario, Canada
About Me I am wife to Bryan (20 years now) and mother of an 11 year old boy and a 2 year old girl who both love the outdoors as much as we do.

I am the editor of the Outdoor Adventure Canada and Wilderness Cooking websites.

I love backpacking, paddling, running, photography and artistic endeavours.

I am the author of two backpacker's cookbooks called A Fork in the Trail and Another Fork in the Trail which are published by Wilderness Press.
CityBrantford
StateOntario
CountryCanada
My Website URLhttp://www.aforkinthetrail.com

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All Forum Posts by Laurie Ann March

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flooring
If i decide to install that type of flooring I'm going to hire Doug. It could be entertaining (just teasing). Hope it didn't hurt too much.

In Chaff » Life lesson #247
December 31, 5:15am

meat
I love emu and venison for jerky too. Bison I get from time to time. These meats seem to add a richness.

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » MYO Jerky questions
December 30, 8:10pm

rainbows
No rain... no rainbows. Rain is great for tarp-testing too :)

In Chaff » Positive Thread Building
December 30, 7:15pm

not nearly enough
This was a book release year... and I have a baby to deal with now. Our total bag nights in the wilderness were nominal at a mere.... wait for it.... 10 nights. And this was all by canoe (sadly ...

In Chaff » How many bag nights for 2011?
December 30, 7:08pm

jerky
They were out of stock... but I placed an online order. Once I've had a chance to taste I'll see what I can do about coming close to it. Jerky is really easy to make and my darling spouse w...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Jerky that tastes like: Longview Beef Jerky Sweet Chili
December 30, 7:05pm

sodium nitrate
I don't use sodium nitrate but I do freeze my jerky until our trip. I find it does great for 2 to 4 weeks out of the freezer. That said, there is a decent amount of salt (sometimes in the form ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » MYO Jerky questions
December 30, 7:03pm

I Love Rain
I love the rain... it makes my cup go from half-full to potentially full-to-overflowing. And it is a good thing I love the rain because......... It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel ...

In Chaff » Positive Thread Building
December 30, 8:09am

jerky
If you are willing to make your own I could come up with a recipe similar to the flavor. I'm of to MEC's Burlington store within the hour so I'll pick up a package (if they have any in ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Jerky that tastes like: Longview Beef Jerky Sweet Chili
December 30, 8:05am

socialists
Ahem... in the words of former Liberal Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau... "I'm not a communist, I'm a canoeist!" lol

In Chaff » Chaff Taxonomy
December 29, 2:24pm

be tough
“Enjoy. Be tough. You can do it!” This was written inside a Running Book that my best friend gave me for my birthday. I thought I'd pass it on because it's a great comment!

In Chaff » Positive Thread Building
December 29, 8:14am

All Reader Reviews by Laurie Ann March

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MSR/Cascade Designs Customer Service
When MSR/Cascade Designs bought out Moss I was a little concerned about the lifetime warranty on our winter tent, a Moss Little Dipper. Well, one of the poles got a hairline crack in it and we wer...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
July 10, 8:46am

Just Tomatoes ~ Just Grapes
I just love the Just Grapes. I am not speaking of raisins here but if freeze-dried grapes. Just Grapes are delicious on their own or rehydrated as in ingredient in a recipe. I like reconstituting t...

In Foods - Prepackaged Meals & Side Dishes
July 10, 8:19am

White Box Alcohol Stove
Recently I had the opportunity to test a stove called the White Box Stove made by a fellow named Bill in MT. First thing the struck me with this stove was the price. $10 US and it comes with a win...

In Stoves - Alcohol
December 11, 8:48am

Clif Bar Mojo Bars
The bars aren't overly salty and there are no trans fats. Bars contain 8 to 10 grams of protein depending on the flavour you choose. The protein is from a combination of nuts and soy. The Fruit...

In Foods - Energy Bars, Gels, and Drinks
December 11, 8:39am

Eureka! (Johnson Outdoors)
Eureka! has excellent customer service. Last summer one of my closest friends had a piece of gear fail (a pack) and then had someone repair it so that we wouldn't miss the next trip . Figuring tha...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 11, 8:36am

LEKI Super Makalu Cor-tec P.A.
The poles held rock solid when clambering over rocks, logs and through river crossings. Going down hills that make your knees feel like they are going to explode was not a problem; the poles took it a...

In Trekking Poles
December 11, 8:29am

Therm-A-Rest Pro-Lite 4
I dislike the feeling of being overtired from tossing and turning all night long because I am cold or I can feel the bumps in the ground beneath my shelter. The Thermarest ProLite 4 sleeping pad i...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
December 11, 8:27am

Granite Gear Outback Kitchen Sink
The Granite Gear Outback Kitchen Sink weighs in at about 113 grams (4 oz). It holds 8.5 litres (2.25 gallons) which would hold more dishwater than most of us use. The sink is constructed of heavyweigh...

In Miscellaneous Products
December 11, 8:23am

Mountain Equipment Co-op (Canada)
One Canadian company I have been extremely impressed with is Mountain Equipment Co-op (mec.ca). The customer service is amazing. My first experience was over a decade ago when I was fitted for my f...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 07, 6:07pm

Petzl Zipka
The Zipka is compact, powerful and energy conscious. With a retractable string system this little headlamp eliminates uncomfortable, hot headbands. The Zipka is held in place by tensioning springs and...

In Lights - Flashlights & Headlamps
December 07, 5:58pm