Video: What you need to make a Dutch oven survival kit
Beginners frequently ask for a list of tools to get started in Dutch oven cooking. So, here’s a basic, bare-bones list.
read moreBeginners frequently ask for a list of tools to get started in Dutch oven cooking. So, here’s a basic, bare-bones list.
read moreBasic survival skills don’t change. Here are some lessons from a Civil War infantryman on how to provide food, shelter and improvise lighting during hard campaigning.
read moreLet this be your mantra: “I will save me. My survival kit won’t save me. My equipment or gear can’t save me.”
read moreSuppose your Dutch oven is designed for inside use, with a rounded top and flat bottom. Can you modify it to work effectively outdoors? Yes, and here’s how.
read moreSo what do you buy for that survivalist/prepper/outdoorsperson on your Christmas list who (apparently) has everything and (allegedly) doesn’t need anything. Here are some suggestions, from items I have field tested n the past year.
read moreTaking care of your cast iron cookware is not difficult, but ruining the finish is easy. Here are some things NOT to do.
read moreWhat happens if you end up with a campfire, some food, and a piece of aluminum foil – can you combine those to make a tasty meal?
read moreThe power goes out and you’re sheltering inside the house. Outside, the temperature plummets, the wind picks up and it starts to snow. You don’t know when the power will be restored. It might be hours or days. How will you stay warm and safe? How do you get started?
read moreA little elbow grease, and some steel wool, can help you salvage a badly rusted cast iron cooking implement. Somebody’s rusty, dust-covered survivor of a failed camping trip may end up becoming a valuable addition to your cooking tools.
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