THE BASIC ESSENTIALS OF COOKING IN THE OUTDOORS

Sometimes considered the most difficult and burdensome part of a camping trip; cooking responsibilities encompass meal planning, food procurement, utensil care and disposal concerns. A veteran of the outdoors and a guide of young people into remote areas of both Canada and the United States, Cliff Jacobson knows more about the routines of cooking than most adventures. His unique ideas and sensible solutions to typical campsite dilemmas will make food stay edible longer and taste better. Plan meals for groups. Bake bread and cookies using a variety of portable ovens. Prepare freeze dried foods. Cook in the rain. Obtain safe drinking water. Dispose of wastes properly. Protect food from bears.

Cliff Jacobson teaches environmental science and resides in Hasting, Minnesota. He has a summer outfitting company and takes extensive summer canoe trips into remote areas of Canada. He has written six books on camping and canoeing related topics.