Category: Cooking Gear

The Southwest Disk Discada Reviewed

The Southwest Disk Discada Reviewed

by | Jul 1, 2017 | , , , , , | 2 |

As an avid outdoor chef wannabe, I am always on the lookout for gadgets and grills to broaden my horizon by expanding my culinary repertoire and skillset. Especially with Southwest and Asian cuisines. A few years ago, I heard about discada cooking. I watched dozens of videos before finally deciding to get one for myself. But after trying out a bunch of different options and much deliberation, my heart was set on an authentic hardened steel plow disk. I contacted David over at Southwest Disk and he sent one right over. Now I can let you in on the secret of incredible discada cooking…

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GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Cookset Reviewed

GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Backpacker Cookset Reviewed

by | Jun 14, 2016 | , | 0 |

It has been a while since I reviewed the ultralight Pinnacle Soloist from GSI Outdoors. An ultralight cookset sized perfectly for one individual. But what if you are traveling in a group of two or more? A single larger cookset can be easier to deal with and lighter overall. Today, I’ll be looking at the Pinnacle Backpacker Cookset also from GSI Outdoors to see how well it can fill that niche…

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Jetboil Joule Cooking System Reviewed

Jetboil Joule Cooking System Reviewed

by | May 4, 2016 | , , , | 0 |

When it comes to prepping for survival scenarios, I usually opt for gear that can be used over and over again relying on renewable resources whenever possible. For this reason, I typically choose biomass stoves over stoves that utilize gas, liquid or solid fuels. However, biomass stoves are certainly not the best option for every scenario. There are times when you just can’t beat a compressed gas stove. Today, I’ll be looking at the Joule Cooking System from Jetboil to see how well it fits into my preparedness plan. So let’s get on with it and see what this thing can do…

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G2 5″ Folding Firebox Stove Reviewed

G2 5″ Folding Firebox Stove Reviewed

by | Nov 19, 2015 | , , | 1 |

The 5″ Folding Firebox Stove has been a popular go to packable camp stove for many outdoor enthusiasts for some time. With the hugely successful Kickstarter program and recent release of Firebox Outdoors’ second generation stove, the G2 5″ Folding Firebox Stove, we’ve been given the opportunity to have a closer look at one of the prototypes and give it a spin…

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GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Cookset Reviewed

GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Cookset Reviewed

by | Oct 27, 2015 | , | 1 |

Any good long-term survival plan considers a way to boil water and cook food. But when you think of outdoor cookware, the lightweight packable variety is probably at the top of the list. Cookware capable of sustaining a medium to large-sized family may or may not have been a consideration, unless you’ve camped out of the back of a car before. Today, I’ll be looking at the Glacier Stainless Cookset MD from GSI Outdoors to see if it would fill that niche. So let’s see how well it holds up…

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Ball Fresh Preserving Kit Reviewed

Ball Fresh Preserving Kit Reviewed

by | Jun 28, 2015 | , , , | 0 |

As I’ve grown as a prepper, so have my survival skills. Early on I decided that I should learn as many skills as I could in order to keep my family safe in the event of a catastrophe. Along with gardening and the bounty that comes with it, attempting to master the art food preservation is a natural progression. As a result, I thought a waterbath canner would be a great place to start. In this article, I will be taking the Ball 21-qt Fresh Preserving Kit for a test drive and can some fresh salsa. Read on to see how well comes out…

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Kelly Kettle Hobo Stove Reviewed

Kelly Kettle Hobo Stove Reviewed

by | Jun 19, 2015 | | 3 |

As a followup to my review of the Kelly Kettle Stainless Steel Scout a few weeks ago, I’ll be covering one of those “must have” accessories that is not included with most of the basic kits that they sell. It is called the Hobo Stove. Read on for more on this…

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QiWiz FireFly UL Titanium Wood Stove Reviewed

QiWiz FireFly UL Titanium Wood Stove Reviewed

by | Mar 23, 2015 | | 1 |

Earlier this year I ran across an ultralight titanium wood stove that weighs only 2.8 ounces and takes up less than 9 cubic inches of space in your pack. The FireFly UL Titanium Wood Stove is made by a small outfit located in Cleveland Heights, Ohio called QiWiz UL Gear. Let’s see how well it works…

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