Cast Iron Cooking Tips
Jessica Levine
May 14, 2012
Cast Iron Cooking Tips Tools you can use. “When you are cooking with a cast iron skillet, you want to have either a spider skillet with three legs to go over your coals,” Julie says, “or if you’re using a flat-bottomed skillet, make sure you have a nice round or square portable camping grate.” Cast... Read more »
Campfire Grills
Kerry Devine
April 11, 2012
Many of your camping experiences are focused around the campfire. It’s often the main source of heat, the social center of the camp, and chances are that hearty meal you’re about to enjoy was prepared on a grill over a campfire. There’s just something wonderful about the juicy aroma of a meal grilled... Read more »
2012 Camp Stoves & Grills
Jack Ballard
April 3, 2012
From standard camp stoves to specialty grills, manufacturers are increasing burner output and routinely including the convenience of matchless ignition on most propane-fueled cooking appliances today. Styling has taken an upswing as well, with many of this year’s cookers adorned in attractive colors... Read more »
Silipint Silicone Cup
Amanda Lepinski
March 26, 2012
Silipint Silicone Cup Ever worry about shattering your drinking glass on an uneven picnic bench? Or are you just tired of using plastic cups (encased in a koozie) for hot beverages while sitting around a campfire? Silipint is a versatile cup that bridges the best of both worlds: hot and cold. It is also... Read more »
Griddle-Q Stainless Stainless Steel Griddle
Stuart Bourdon
March 21, 2012
Griddle-Q Stainless Steel Griddle The Griddle-Q is a grill-top griddle that allows virtually anything to be cooked on any grill. Made of 12-gauge 430 stainless steel, the Griddle-Q fits easily and securely on an outdoor barbecue grill providing users with a whole new range of outdoor cooking possibilities.... Read more »
Ice Chest Shootout
August 2, 2011
When you’re going camping and the summer heat is on, you can’t afford to compromise on your ice chest, because that’s what keeps your food cold and safe to eat. Lots of ice chests claim to be five-day coolers. Some even claim six-day performance. But do they really stay cold for that long? That’s... Read more »
Fire ’Em Up: Camp Stove Guide
April 11, 2011
If your family is like ours, one of the most important parts of planning your camping trip is the food. From flaming s’mores to roasting hot dogs to baking biscuits over a campfire, food is an essential part of a successful camping trip. And whether you cook everything from scratch at your campsite... Read more »
Gear Test: Max Burton Portable Induction Cooktop 6000
December 30, 2009
Camp cooking can range from using a campfire, to a propane camp stove, to “nuking” grub in a microwave. Now you can add induction cooking as a new method. Induction cooking has been around for years, but the cooktops were too big and expensive for RV camping. Induction cooking also required cookware... Read more »
Gear Test: Tool Logic SL Pro 2
December 5, 2008
Tool Logic SL Pro 2 By Rich Johnson I’ve found my new favorite folding knife, the Tool Logic SL Pro 2. What makes this knife so special is it isn’t just a knife, but a survival system that incorporates four vital functions—a sturdily built, razor-sharp 3-inch 50/50 serrated blade, a bright LED... Read more »
Gear Test: Cadac Safari Chef and Coleman Fastback Kayak
October 13, 2008
Cadac Safari Chef By Rich Johnson Always on the hunt for the perfect portable grill, we think this time we’ve come pretty close to finding it. The Safari Chef grill is manufactured by Cadac SA in South Africa and marketed in this country by the Portable Grill Store. What makes it so attractive is... Read more »
