Those of you who do treks, whether long or short, what sort of cooking pots, fry pan, or boiler do you use or recommend? Do you use some sort of "nesting set" or a single pot? What sort of trail food do you prepare while on a trek? Thanks. Best regards. Rockerhound

If I cook on a trek, it will depend on what is being cooked,time of year,etc...most always take a boiler-not one of those tiny "corn" boilers, but one that holds about a quart or so-it works for cooking, water purification,coffee/tea and the dogs can drink out of it too....In winter, I'll carry along a small frypan,and possible another kettle-I usually drag a toboggan in Winter on extended treks, so am able to carry more "stuff"!! Usually have an old tin cup in my kit also..one spoon will do for me, along with a my knife...Mostly take dry "food" when on short treks-jerk,parched corn,dried fruits,nuts and water....have done long treks on the above food, but the same thing every time you eat can get tiresome....other food include whatever is in season(hopefully it doesn't turn into another starvation trek), vinegar boiled meat,cornbread,etc..

I carry a small tin boiler and sometimes a small frypan. I have a horn cup, carved wood spoon and noggin. This is all I need for treks of a few days. I want to try a week long trip and supplement the diet with more wild game. I'll let you know how it works out this fall.

As far as what is in season, say squirrel. Do you cook in the fry pan, boil it, or just cook it over the fire? Cooking one over a fire will work but they can be pretty tough sometimes unless slow cooked. I'm looking forward to this hunting season to give it a try. What's your method on a trek with game? Best regards. Rockerhound

Copper cornboiler, tin cup, and a small (10"x14")comal. I've got a folding frying pan, but have pretty much retired it for the comal.
Utensils are knife & Spanish spoon.

I don't trek. But in r'vous camp, I use a large corn boiler and small tin fry pan. The fry pan doubles as my plate. I'll carry a wood noggin and/or a copper cup.

Trekkin' in NJ is real easy! Friendly natives all th' way, willin' ta share the output of their campfires(provided ye offer 'em a little bit o' trade silver). They'll even give ye th' "necessary" eatin' tools, an' they allus has a big smile fer ye!

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Originally posted by Lostrifle:
Trekkin' in NJ is real easy! Friendly natives all th' way, willin' ta share the output of their campfires(provided ye offer 'em a little bit o' trade silver). They'll even give ye th' "necessary" eatin' tools, an' they allus has a big smile fer ye!

Must be pretty flat in NJ. Trekkin' the hills and hollers of the Arkansas Ozarks is serious work, especially for an old timer.

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Originally posted by Rifleman1776:

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Originally posted by Lostrifle:
Trekkin' in NJ is real easy! Friendly natives all th' way, willin' ta share the output of their campfires(provided ye offer 'em a little bit o' trade silver). They'll even give ye th' "necessary" eatin' tools, an' they allus has a big smile fer ye!

Must be pretty flat in NJ. Trekkin' the hills and hollers of the Arkansas Ozarks is serious work, especially for an old timer.

We got what they call "mountains" in NJ! Some of 'em is purty high(by local standards). T'ain't th' Rockies by any stretch, but they do kinda liven up th' terrain.
NJ is one of the most heavily populated states. There *are* some wild areas, but most of 'em are private owned, and usually posted.

I carry a small brass trade kettle. Parched corn (whole and crushed [called Rockahominy when crushed])dried apples..., then some type of meat, dry cured bacon or jerked meat, plus gunpowder tea. Salt & red pepper. The parched corn is made with maple sugar. It's a pretty meager ration, as I find that when a little hungry, I seem to have keener senses (or my mind simply imagines that I hear better and am more alert). What I carry is to keep the hunger pangs low, not eliminate them. I also carry a canteen, and a water purifier intended for back packers (no need for authentic amoebic dysentery or other bug eh?) In colder weather I will double the amounts.

LD

and just where did you get your cute little brass bucket?????

Try Crazy Crow, they have a selection of brass, copper and tin kettles at reasonable prices.

Three Hawks

I just bought a chicken roster fro "Lodge Logic" . The pan does not say Lodge but says "Old Mountain" Is this a Lodgr product or should I jump ugly all over the seller Product does look ok but I thought I was getting a US made Lodge product. Complain or suck it up. Strawstalker, CO Territory

She's makin' a joke as I bought the proper brass trade kettles from her (not tinned).

LD