Worth the Weight

I have a new addition to my camping/survival pack.  I made a concoction of olive oil, garlic, and black pepper.  Many wild edibles are low on calories, fats, and/or flavor.  This is my solution to that.  The mixture can be used as dressing or to fry food in as well as drank if your stomach can handle it.  Be sure to store it in a heatable container such as glass or stainless steel because the oil will solidify.  According to the label on the olive oil it contains 120 calories per tablespoon.  Here are a few links with info about the health benefits of the ingredients:
Olive Oil: http://homeoint.org/hompath/articles/629.html
Black Pepper: http://www.beautyandgroomingtips.com/2007/09/medicinal-uses-black-pepper-kali-mirch.html
Garlic: http://www.garlic-central.com/garlic-health.html

Lessons Learned Winter Camping 2/4-2/5

Last weekend a few of us went winter camping.  We had a great time, although it got a bit cold at night when the fire went out.  First I want to say that I tried sleeping in a hammock.  It would have worked out if I hadn't strung it up at a bad angle causing me to get bunched up at the bottom.

Next, I want to say that I plan on purchasing these two items:


In the morning our canteens and water bottles were frozen.  It would have been a lot faster and more convenient to just put them in the fire to thaw.  Instead we had to melt A LOT of snow.  Also note, do not try to cook in food grade cans or aluminum.  There is a coating on the inside that will melt or burn into your food.  Aluminum will sometimes melt on an open fire as well and I'm told it's not good for your brain.

Kids Survival in the Woods from Pathfinder

TSP: Episode-426- Developing Survival Knowledge While Camping

http://www.thesurvivalpodcast.com/survival-knowledge-camping