Rescuing your food

Article Abstract:

Backpacking fare need not be bland. Camp meals can be spiced up by adding onion and garlic powder, dried oregano, basil, curry and other spices. Watery foods can be thickened with dry baby cereal, dry milk, cheese powder and packaged gravy mixes. Several other tips are given.

Usage, Cooking, Spices, Dried foods, Cookery (Dried foods)

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The art of improvising

Article Abstract:

A candle lantern can be made from a beer or soda can, water can be kept cool by placing a water bottle in a damp wool sock and a plastic garbage bag has many uses. Tips on repairing gear on the trail or making do when important items are lost are given.

Camping, Camping equipment

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Making the drop: how to set up resupply points on the long trail

Article Abstract:

Backpacking trips of 10 days or long require setting up supply drops, which entails having a friend at home mail packages of food and supplies to a post office along the hiker's route. A list of recommended supplies and first aid equipment is included.

Planning, Hiking

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