One of the fun parts of camping is settling down to a meal. Whether it be the fun of cooking up a country meal in the outdoors over a crackling fire, or chowing down on a hard-earned meal after trekking several miles of rough country, camp food certainly evokes a lot of emotion. What to pack for camp cooking, however, requires a certain amount of care and co… read more
Camp cooking gives rise to thoughts of burnt food, cast iron pots and frustrated cooks attempting to make dinner for the evening. Finding food to cook while on a camping trip can be a hard task to accomplish. Cooking your food doesn't… read more
While at first glance a camping stove may seem good for little more than boiling water, it's actually a versatile camping stove---if you've remembered to pack your creativity. The foods you can cook on a camping stove are actually more… read more
Many people enjoy camping because of its simple, natural feel. But that doesn't mean you have to suffer with substandard food. By using just a few tricks, like substituting powdered milk and eggs for real milk and eggs, you can introdu… read more
Though methane gas has become outmoded in recent years as a camp stove fuel in favor of more efficient and refined fuels (such as methanol, propane and butane), the gas used to be a common cooking fuel for backpacking chefs for a numbe… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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