A MIDWEST OUTDOOR OVERLAND ADVENTURE PUBLICATION
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EDITOR'S NOTE: In light of the upcoming holiday season, and the 2021 gift guide included in this issue, we are re-sharing some our favorite shopping tips from Elwood. Watch for future trail running content from Mr. Toast in upcoming issues.
I don't have to tell you that between COVID, restrictions and lockdowns that small businesses are hurting and struggling to survive. We all need to support them every chance we get. The owners and their employees are neighbors of ours who need us to invest in them which in turn invests in our community.
This Christmas season, buy something you need or don't need. Visit your favorite locally owned coffee shop and order something for yourself and add on a gift card. Send the gift card to a friend or family member via the US Postal Service. Give the shop a cash tip above and beyond the purchase price. Tip your mail delivery person with a gift card from a local business.
Most magazines include advertising and I have to say that the ads and information in this magazine are outstanding. I've learned quite a bit just by perusing these ads each month and I've discovered some independent dealers through those ads. Please, this Christmas and holiday season make an attempt to financially support your local independent, hometown businesses and the businesses listed in this gift guide.
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Northology Holiday Gift Guide 2021 "I don't know..."
A GUIDE FOR THE OUTDOORSY AND ADVENTUROUS
The three words you don't want to hear when you ask the people on your list what they want for Christmas. This could even be your response when asked this question. Well you are in luck, this guide is both to give you ideas for the nature lover or overland fanatic on your list as well as give you ideas if you're stuck in a rut and don't know what to ask for. The next 12 pages are chock full of unique, useful, handy, beautiful and even handmade items for everyone. Every entry has a clickable link to make your holiday shopping even easier. Santa never had it so good.
GLADIATOR BED RACK MaxBilt's Legend Series Gladiator bed racks are giving a new meaning to the phrase “Choose your own adventure.” Workdays, weekend excursions, or week(s)-long expeditions, our rack can be customized to the task at hand, giving you the freedom to take what you want and leave the rest. The Rack Daddy can be constructed for both full and 3/4 bed lengths with multiple heights and arrangement options to fit your needs. You know what they say, good things come in small packages... well this one comes in a really big package so that whadya think that means? NOT INCLUDED - Action basket or Freedom Box.
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WELCOME TO KEWEENAWLAND BOOK Endless Adventure. This practical guide showcases amazing adventures in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula. Explore beautiful imagery of beaches, towns, and waterfalls as you uncover the magic of this isolated location surrounded by Lake Superior. Thirty different adventures feature beautiful photography and practical details including trip complexity, local tips, best times to visit, and GPS coordinates to help you easily find your destination.
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MICKWICK FIRE STARTERS Merry Christmas Mickwick® Stocking Stuffers - take the stress and anxiety out of creating your next fire. They are extremely easy to use and do not require you to use tinder or kindling, the perfect companion for all your outdoor and indoor adventures.
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RTT TRAILER RENTALS Rent one of our utility trailers today and bring along all your camping and outdoor gear. We offer several add-on options to accommodate any adventure, including kayak racks and even roof top tent options!
EDITOR'S PICK ROME PUDGIE PIE IRONS "Rome pioneered pudgie pie cooking with our Original Pie iron back in 1964. We're dedicated to creating unique and original tools and cookware for fun around the campfire or backyard firepit."
MOORE EXPO 2022 TICKETS
The perfect stocking stuffer! Come and see all of the products that you and your friends have been talking about. Put your eyes on that rooftop tent, expedition trailer, or see how that lift kit will fit your vehicle. We are bringing you the areas top suppliers and manufacturers of the gear and accessories you seek. Everyone loves watching demonstration videos, but why not touch-feelsee and experience the real deal. With over 100 exhibitors from all over the U.S. the MOORE expo will have what you are looking for.
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EDITOR'S PICK DON'T DIE IN THE WOODS EMERGENCY BLANKETS PERFECT FOR HIKING, RUNNING, & FIRST AID KITSNASA-designed mylar is waterproof and reflects up to 90% of body heat to help prevent hypothermia for cold, wet, or hot weather survival situations. Designed for outdoor adventures to pack away ultralight & compact, our thermal blankets are a must-have for camping, trail running, marathons, 48hr/72hr/30 day go bags, tactical gear preppers, earthquake survival kits, home emergency, and car first aid kits.
PEAK REFUEL MEALS Peak Refuel meals have nearly double the amount of protein per serving than most of the outdoor meals on the market .Pack weight is crucial for any outdoor adventure and freezedried meals are the definition of lightweight.
ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE The memories from a gift of adventure will last a liftetime. We offer whitewater rafting, mountain biking, indoor rock climbing, paddleboarding, hiking & much more.
Our passion for outdoor recreation inspires all of our vehicle outfitting products, outdoor adventure accessories and travel bags. All LUSB products are Made in the USA using U.S. Sourced fabrics and materials when possible.
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WAXED CANVAS TOTE Texture, versatility and function. These handcrafted waxed canvas totes are available in either black or sage and as at home in the back of your truck as they are slung over your shoulder at the market. Totes have double-stitched and riveted natural leather handles, handy interior leather pocket, and natural leather logo patch. Tote details- 14" x 10" x 6" 12oz waxed canvas body with a 9.5" handle drop and one internal 10" x 8" leather pocket.
PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTS BY SJ MICHALS Sarah's travel photography captures the spirit of adventure and the character of the many beautiful places she has traveled to on her Harley, in her Jeep or on a hike. Her prints make excellent gifts and are available in a wide variety of sizes and mediums.
OVERLANDING STICKERS & PATCHES We all know that Overlanders love stickers and patches, so I had to mention these as a great stocking stuffer or small gift for the Overlander in your life!
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EDITOR'S PICK FINNMAKER NORTH COUNTRY WILDERNESS SOY CANDLE How could we NOT grab a case of these for gift giving? These are the three states Northology calls home. "The perfect blend of pine, balsam, & birchwood creates the essence of a crisp fall or winter Midwest forest. A beautiful unique fragrance that is reminiscent of walking through the wilderness."
WINE TOTE The TemboTusk Wine Tote is a great way to transport any kind of beverage in a tough soft sided container. When the contents are empty, simply flatten and store away.
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TEMBO TUSK GRILL Happy Holidays!!! The perfect gift for that Loved One who has everything! The Skottle Grill Kit and Accessories will keep your camper happy and well fed all year long! We even have fun things like Wine Totes, Leg Tables and Fridge Slides! Come see us at www.TemboTusk.com
YOOPER ART & JEWELRY relatives, friends, or even to the entire community just before the Christmas season arrives. You can inform people about upcoming events, share exciting news, or simply spread cheer.
MIDLANDUSA GMRS RADIOS Midland provides the best quality radios and mobile units for off-roading and remote adventure support. Use code KOAR15 for 15% off thru December 31, 2021
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EDITOR'S PICK GREAT LAKES BLUE PINT CUP 16 oz. Stainless Steel Pint Cup from Yooper Shirts in Marquette, MI Much more durable than a traditional pint glass, this stainless steel cup is perfect for outdoor use. *Hand Wash Only
TCTEARDROPS "OASIS" TRAILER No frills, no cabinetry, and no electricity; just the basics. Designed for the “minimalist”, the “Oasis” TCTeardrop can be used as is; or, you could add your own cabinets, lights, and accessories. The choice is yours! The 14" Steel Wheels and Radial tires are more than capable of handling any forest road. Two locking doors are included (left and right sides) and each door has a screened window that artemisoverlandhardware.com opens for extra airflow.
NIGHT CAT CAMPING HAMMOCK TENT Reccommendation by All Things Overlanding "I've tried a lot of sleeping solutions over the years. From hammocks, to tent camping with a cot and without, to roof top tents, and from that, I've learned that ease and speed of deployment and tear down are really important to me. Unless you're staying in one place for multiple days, you'll be setting up and tearing down at a new camp each night while you explore. So, I have spent about 7 nights in this all-in-one sleeping solution that includes a hammock, with adjustable straps, an integrated bug net, and a rain fly and it's great. For the money, it's probably the smallest footprint sleeping solution you'll find. Most importantly it's comfortable and quick to set up and tear down. I highly recommend it!"
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EDITOR'S PICKGOT YOUR 6 COFFEE COMPANY COFFEE CLUB GY6CC will ensure that you receive freshly roasted, award winning, gourmet coffee of your choice every month. By enjoying GY6CC you not only get amazing coffee but you get the satisfaction of knowing you are #BrewingBetterDays with every cup.
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NORTHOLOGY WEAR AND RUSTIC LEATHER & STONE JEWELRY Logo tees in the store now and we have a fun tee & hoody preorder starting the first week of November. Also in the store are doublewrap leather bracelets designed by us and made in the Upper Peninsula by one of our favorite makers, Dead Miners. We have stickers and patches to toss in your favorite overlander's Christmas stocking, too
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JEEP JK TRAIL TAIL COMPLETE KIT 07-17 wrangler owners, you too can run the best taillights in the biz! This full kit includes everything you need to install our Trail Tail taillights, using a no-cut, nodrill adapter constructed of durable billet machined aluminum. Sleek, sexy, and ready to withstand the test of time, what more could you ask for? No thanks needed, providing killer products for killer people is all the thanks we need.
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EDITOR'S CHOICE PLANETARY DESIGN OVRLNDR TRAVEL PRESS A truly easy-to-clean French Press perfect for commutes, road-trips or just brewing in the kitchen. The removable bottom makes clean-up a breeze, and Bru-Stop™ press makes for a smooth, neverbitter tasting cup that won’t leave grounds in your smile.
MYMEDIC STORMPROOF UNIVERSAL FIRST AID KIT This Universal Kit is packed with the best supplies to cover you. Mesh pockets to find items quickly, easily identifiable, color coded patches, comprehensive supplies covering minor to major injuries, tourniquet to stop major bleeding.
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CAMP GAMES S'MORES WARS GAME Packaged in a travel-friendly box, this game is perfect to bring along on your next family vacation or camping adventure. KEWEENAW EXPLORER CARDS Standard deck of 52 playing cards featuring 52 Studio 13 designs showcasing the sights and seasons of the Keweenaw. WISCONSIN CARDS Standard poker size playing cards with Lantern Press artwork printed on each card back. NORTHWOODS ADVENTURES CRIBBAGE BOARD This cribbage board has a compartment in back with a magnetic wooden cover to store the pegs.
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CHARITABLE GIFTS & GIVING We feel strongly about giving back, and the holiday season is a perfect to show our gratitude. You can join us in donating to these worthy causes, or just join a local trail club near you for maximum impact in your community. TREADLIGHTLY! & WANDERLOST OVERLAND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN "This year we're going to offer tshirts & hoodies with the Wanderlost and the Tread Lightly! logo on them! All the profits will be donated to Tread Lightly! Tread Lightly! embodies the values that are important to us and has long been the driving force in outdoor education, keeping our trails open and our wild places accessible." -Mark & Merri, Wanderlost Overland
JOIN THE KEWEENAW OUTDOOR RECREATION COALITION The Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition was created in 2019 to bring together a variety of user groups with one shared goal: to protect the Keweenaw's vast landscapes for everyone, forever. Whether you bike, snowmobile, hunt, hike, or birdwatch, we need your help to make this vision a reality.
JOIN YOUR LOCAL 4X4 OR TRAIL CLUB OR GIFT A MEMBERSHIP Give local and get involved. A membership is a gift to yourself and to the community that depends on participation and folks passionate about the cause. See you on the trail.
Protecting the Keweenaw's vast landscapes. For everyone. Forever.
Easy camp coffee, tea, cocoa & toddies Here are mocha latte & chai tea mixes you can make ahead, some new drink interpretations and old classics.
MOCHA LATTE 2 cups instant dry milk powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup cocoa powder ½ cup instant coffee or espresso granules At camp: Add 2 – 4 tbs mix to a mug with boiling water.
CHAI Mix at home: 2 cups instant milk powder ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ginger 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
To avoid sediment in your finished tea, grind all the ingredients to a very fine powder in a food processor. Pack some black tea bags to use when you get to camp. At camp: Add 2 tablespoons of your chai mix, a teabag, and a cup of boiling water to your favorite camping mug.
NUTRITION IS PERSONAL ADULT S'MORES HOT CHOCOALATE 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 graham cracker crushed 2 tbsp honey 1 tbsp simple syrup 1/4 cup chocolate syrup 1/4 cup chocolate pudding mix powder 2 oz. whiskey marshmallows or marshmallow fluff
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Instructions Drizzle the rim of your mugs in the chocolate syrup and then dip them in the crushed graham cracker and set aside. Add milk and heavy cream to a medium saucepan over medium heat, add chocolate chips and melt. Add the honey, simple syrup, and chocolate syrup and whisk together. Whisk in the pudding mix little by little until fully combined. Bring mixture to a low simmer and remove from heat. Whisk in the whiskey and pour into prepared mugs. Top with toasted marshmallows or marshmallow fluff & chocolate drizzle.
THE CLASSIC HOT TODDY 1 bag black tea ¼ lemon
1 tablespoon honey 1.5 oz whiskey
Boil a cup of water in a pot over your campfire or stove. Remove from heat and add your tea bag of choice to steep for 2-4 minutes. Remove bag and discard. While your tea is steeping, squeeze a quarter lemon into a cup. Drizzle in honey to taste - one tbsp is a good place to start. Add a 1.5oz shot of whiskey to the cup, and then top off with tea.
WARM VANILLA CAMP CIDER 2 cups apple cider 4 ounces vanilla vodka 1 can or bottle hard apple cider 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
Small pot Spoon Stove Mason jar with lid
Heat the non-alcoholic cider in a pot over medium heat. Remove just before boiling. Meanwhile, pour cold whipping cream into a mason jar, and screw on the lid. Shake vigorously (a great kid job) until the cream has thickened to desired consistency. Pour about 1 ounce of vodka into each mug. Pour about 1/4 of the can or bottle of hard cider into the mugs. Pour about 1/4 of the hot apple cider into the mugs. Stir, top each with a dollop of whipped cream, and enjoy your evening. Recipes adapted from DirtyGourmet, Backroad Ramblers The Dyrt & years of drinking.
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EASY MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE instant hot chocolate mix ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 dash chili powder ¼ cup milk ¾ cup boiling water Combine hot chocolate mix, cinnamon, and chili powder in a large mug. Pour in the milk & boiling water and stir.
MULLED WINE 1 bottle of red wine ½ cup brandy or bourbon or cognac 1 orange (sliced) ½ cup fresh cranberries (halved) 4 whole cloves 2 whole star anise 2 whole cinnamon sticks 2 tablespoon maple syrup (or brown sugar or honey) Additional cranberries & orange peels for serving Combine ingredients in a non-aluminum pot or saucepan over low-medium heat. Bring the wine barely to a simmer & heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. Ladle the wine into serving glasses & garnish with fruit.
WARM HAZELNUT TODDY Stir 3-4 tablespoons of Frangelico into a 1/2 cup of hot water, top with whipped cream BAILEYS AND TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS It doesn't get any tastier- or toastier than this. MULLED CIDER & BOURBON Cheating with this one but it's so good- warm your cider and add Aspen mulling spices & burbon. EGG NOG For ease when camping, it's perfectly ok to bring storebought eggnog. Spike with rum & enjoy. COFFEE FLAIR Adding Kahlua, peppermint schnapps, and Baily’s Irish Cream to hot coffee is an old tradition. And a good one! HONEY MILK A dollop or two of honey added to heated milk. Add cinnamon, nutmeg & allspice for a delicious kick. BROWN SUGAR MILK TEA Black tea, milk, and brown sugar. Perfect, warm & snuggley.
HYDRO FLASK INSULATED COFFEE CUPS "Just the right size for your must-have beverage. Espresso, juice, or the perfect cappuccino, this mug is ready to give you a boost. TempShield insulation holds temperatures steady and the Closeable Press-In Lid keeps splashes at bay."
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GRAHAM CRACKER SUBSTITUTESOreo Cookies Chocolate Wafers Stroopwafels Shortbread cookies Rice Krispy Treats
INSTEAD OF CHOCOLATE, TRYPeanut butter Cookie butter Nutella Reese's Peanut Butter Cups York Peppermint Patties
DELICIOUS ADDITIONSPeanut butter & banana Roasted berries Berry jam or jelly Toasted coconut Cinnamon Chili powder
North Mallow offers marshmallows in many fun flavors and also Smore's & Hot Chocolate kits that make great gifts!