BACKPACKER'S SECRETS Bear Grenade: pack a half-pound plastic jar of peanut butter just in case you encounter a mean bear. Blacken the bottoms of your pots to reduce cook time and save fuel. Filtering: Pour water through bandana to remove large particles of debris before using filter. Frisbee works great as a plate and a camp toy (if you have the energy). Remove your boots before entering your tent to save wear and tear.

Fundamentals of Backpacking

QUICK MEAL IDEAS

OATMEAL
(combine these items in ziplock before trip)
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup powdered milk
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup mixed nuts
Pour into pot, add 2 cups hot water, let it sit for two minutes, eat

GRITS AND GRAVY
(combine these items in ziplock before trip)
• 1 pkg Lipton's Cream of Chicken Cup O Soup
• 2 pkgs instant grits
Add water to consistency that you like, heat, eat

BREAKFAST COMBO
• 1 12-oz can fruit cocktail
• 2 cups granola (in ziplock bag)
• other ingredients to taste (powdered milk, cocoa, sugar)
Mix all ingredients together, eat cold or hot (better hot)

LIPTON RICE OR NOODLES
• Add powdered milk and/or
• Butter Buds or butter-flavored Crisco Sticks
• add meat or jerky of your choice

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
(combine these items in ziplock before trip)
• 1 pkg Lipton's Cream of Chicken Cup O Soup
• 1/2 pkg freeze-dried veggies
(pack these two items separately)
• 1 can Chunk Chicken
• 1 cup Bisquick (in ziplock bag)
Add first three ingredients to 2-3 cups of water, boil, simmer. While soup is boiling, add water to Bisquick, knead in bag. While soup is simmering add small globs of dough to the mixture, cook for 10 minutes on low.

INDIAN FLAT BREAD
(combine all except oil in ziplock bag)
• 5 cups of All-Purpose flour
• 2 tbsp baking powder
• 1-1/4 tsp salt
• 1-1/2 cups powdered milk
• 1-1/2 tbsp butter buds
• oil for cooking
Add water and knead dough to a stiff, unsticky consistency. Work it into balls then flatten the balls to 1/4 inch thick. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Eat with honey or syrup like pancakes for breakfast or add cheese and pepperoni for pizza. Clean up immediately or your pots will be rock hard.