Prepping

Prepper Viewpoint: The Power Outage Kitchen

A few weeks back Western Washington State had the first big windstorm of the fall season. And you'd think that these never happen - most people seem to have no memory of how it happens every single year, in October or November. As with every year, all the dead or damaged trees came crashing down… Continue reading Prepper Viewpoint: The Power Outage Kitchen

Backpacking · Prepping · Recipes

Outdoor Cooking Methods

A long time ago (OK, it was like the summer of 2002) I was getting heavily into backpacking. I was on the trail a lot then, often 3 days a week and out on trips 3 to 4 weekends a month. Like many hikers in that time period I knew of two choices: buying the… Continue reading Outdoor Cooking Methods

Backpacking · Prepping · Recipes

Trail Eats: Gourmet Camping Fare

As spring comes, so do dreams of car camping for me! But unlike when one backpacks, you can carry a lot more. Even live it up with gourmet meals! Crab Mac n’ Cheese Pack in a quart ziptop bag: 8-ounces uncooked macaroni 1 Tbsp dried onion Pack in a sandwich ziptop bag: ½ cup dry milk… Continue reading Trail Eats: Gourmet Camping Fare