I’m all about roughing it, but I will not sacrifice hot meals for nature. The MSR backpacking stove was made for people like me. Most backcountry camping areas don’t allow campfires so if you don’t have a stove, you will end up eating a lot of granola bars and dried fruit and beef jerky. That might not sound so terrible now, but after a few activity-packed days outdoors, you will be willing to sacrifice your right arm for a hot meal. So stay symmetrical and buy a backpacking stove! Continue reading
Category Archives: Primitive Camping
Homemade Granola
My eyes have been open to the world of homemade granola; safe to say I will never buy a box of the stuff again. My mom introduced me to Tom Browkaw’s recipe last week and we are currently in a fierce granola showdown to see who can create the best rendition of the adaptable recipe. I have made 3 batches so far, using different combinations of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. All the basic recipe calls for is wheat germ, old-fashioned oats, sesame seeds, shredded coconut, your choice of nuts, vegetable oil, honey, and dried fruit. I like this recipe because it is simple and very flexible. Continue reading
The Perfect Mix
Everybody knows trail mix is essential on a camping trip. You need fuel on those long hikes and appetizers while you’re waiting (forever) for the fire to get going for dinner. You’re gonna go through a lot of trail mix and if you buy the packaged variety, suddenly your low-budget camping getaway can become a financial burden. Luckily, there’s no secret to making your own trail mix in bulk Continue reading