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