A pie iron is a mold made of two aluminum or cast iron bread trays that hinge together and have long handles for cooking over a campfire. A pie iron is ideal for cooking over a campfire as it seals the flavor between two slices of bread. A book of pie iron recipes is a good way to begin your family tradition of pie iron, campfire cooking. Pie irons are fun to use, and make terrific sandwiches and desserts. The variety of scrumptious meals that can be made in a pie iron is endless.

The following are some suggestions on how to put your pie iron to use on your next campfire (and don’t forget they work great in fire places, on wood stoves, on grills, and even on your kitchen range). Today campers make hobo pies and grilled sandwiches in pie irons that are inserted right into the campfire. You place a filled pie iron over coals (not directly in the fire) or on a grate over a less-hot area of your campfire turning every 3-5 minutes. After the pie iron has cooked for approx 5 minutes on each side, gently open the pie iron to check its progress. Below are two of my favorite pie iron recipes that can be a complete meal. All you need is some bread, some butter, a can of pizza sauce, some shredded cheese, and a can of pie filling.

For the main course, we will be preparing some pie iron pizza! Start by buttering both sides of two slices of bread. Open the pie iron and place one slice of bread in each half of the pie iron. Spoon some pizza sauce on one of the slices of bread. Next, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the pizza sauce. Finally, take the other slice of bread and place it on top of the “pizza.” Now, close the pie iron tightly and clamp the handles together. Place the filled pie iron over the coals (not directly in the fire) or on a grate over a less-hot area of your campfire turning every 3-5 minutes. After about 5-7 minutes, open the pie iron and check each side of the pizza. You want the bread to be toasted a golden brown with the cheese all melted and gooey. Remove the pizza and enjoy!

For dessert, we will be making a fruit pie. I love blueberry pie so I usually have a can of blueberry pie filling but you can choose whichever flavor you like best. Start by buttering both sides of two slices of bread. Open the pie iron and place one slice of bread in each half of the pie iron. Spoon some pie filling on one of the slices of bread. Don’t put too much pie filling that it oozes over the side, but make sure you fill it fairly good. Finally, take the other slice of bread and place it on top of the “pie.” Now, close the pie iron tightly and clamp the handles together. Place the filled pie iron over the coals (not directly in the fire) or on a grate over a less-hot area of your campfire turning every 3-5 minutes. After about 5-7 minutes, open the pie iron and check each side of the fruit pie. You want the bread to be toasted a golden brown with the fruit filling hot and steamy. Remove the pie and enjoy!

These are the basics for pie iron cooking. You are limited only by your imagination. Instead of pie filling, try chocolate and peanut butter, or chocolate and marshmallow. For breakfast, add some egg to make a complete breakfast. You certainly can’t go wrong cooking in a pie iron!

Camping with your family can be a great experience. First of all, camping is a cheap alternative to hotels for you and your family. You will pay much less for a night at a camping ground than you will to get a decent room in a hotel. Many campgrounds also have a variety of recreational activities as well; things like swimming, canoeing, hiking, and creek-walking. Also, it’s always pleasant to get away from the bustle of civilization every once in a while.

One of the obvious things you are going to need is a tent. It can be quite hard to find family camping tents, though.

There are a few things you need to take into account. Size is one of them. Do you have kids? If so, how many? Make sure that you can at least fit all the necessary sleeping bags on the tent floor.

Another thing you want to think about is weather. If it’s likely to rain, or if there are winds, then you’ll want something weather- and water-resistant.

How much work are you willing to put into raising the tent each time you come to a new campground? You probably want something simple, especially if you have kids. It’s not fun trying to set up a complicated tent by flashlight when you arrive at a campground.

Once you buy a tent, make sure you set it up before you actually leave on your trip. You want to make sure that it’s suitable. You don’t want to drive to a campsite, get the whole family out late at night, and find that the tent is too small, broken, or unsuitable in some other way.

Camping can be a great family experience, and it’s even better when you have the perfect Tent To Camp With

Backpacking gear has all sorts of gadgets and equipment. Choosing the best type of gear for your expedition depends on your personal needs and the type of trip you’re planning for. The basics are shelter, sleeping bags, survival equipment, and of course, your backpack. If you’re a musician… there are a few musical instruments that you can pack, like the ocarina. The ocarina is a small flute that many outdoors people have come to treasure on their expeditions. Here is a glance some of the basic backpacking gear you’ll want to remember.

Backpacking sleeping bags vary in comfort and weight. If you’ll be doing your hiking in areas where humidity are a factor, choosing synthetic backpacking sleeping bags is a must. Polarguard 3D can be an excellent choice of backpacking gear, as the material compresses better than other materials and is also softer and lighter than other fabrics on the market. Goose down can be a fine choice, but you’ll have to watch out to not get your sleeping bag wet, as the down will lose its insulation factor rapidly.

Backpacking gear should include a tarp or two. Waterproof backpacking tarps can be tied to trees with rope and used as a shelter. You’ll avoid carrying poles and the heavier weight of some four-season tents as well. For an ultra light backpacking trip, you’re better off choosing a bivy sack as a shelter and leaving the backpacking tarps at home. Keep in mind that while being lightweight backpacking gear, bivy sacks are also cramped and some people don’t enjoy using them for sleeping shelters.

Your backpacking gear budget should include safety equipment and basic survival tools. Some backpacking tour guides are well prepared to deal with situations gone wrong, but if you’re heading out on your own, having survival gear is critical. It’s best to carry your own emergency equipment even when going on a backpacking tour, just in case of accident. Better safe than sorry.