Winter solo SUV camping, hiking, and a fondue party, near Tucson, Arizona. Plus, campstove popcorn!

The monthly commitment to camp in the 4Runner continues through winter. December's trip takes me to Catalina State Park, just north of Tucson. I added some cold weather (by AZ standards) upgrades to try out. Fun includes a gorgeous hike through saguaro cactus to Romero Pools, a morning walk, and watercolors. Campfires aren't allowed here, so that means no pie iron cooking. I had to get creative with my cooking, and find something to do at night, since I can't sit by the fire. The menu: 12v electric lunchbox breakfast - brown rice, egg, and miso porridge, with smoked pheasant and apple fig compote Picnic lunch - focaccia pressed sandwich Dinner - beer cheese fondue + beer Dessert - chocolate fondue + wine Snack - Tajin popcorn + hot toddy Breakfast - protein oatmeal + coffee Road food - Sonoran hotdog Stuff I used: This mess kit is not the same, but very similar to mine! - https://amzn.to/3OJG1lR my lunchbox is not longer available, but this one is similar - https://amzn.to/3Efi9RC sleeping bag - https://amzn.to/3ElQIFF folding table - https://amzn.to/3mqwYux hammock - https://amzn.to/32rFMt5 butane torch - https://amzn.to/3FooI5w rechargeable fan / light - https://amzn.to/3H6LsYs cat face trivet - https://amzn.to/3Fo1yfE dual fuel stove - https://amzn.to/3ejWsoZ Ryobi inverter - https://amzn.to/3EhHwCd Ryobi 4AH + batteries - https://amzn.to/3pi2jS2