cookware

  1. ProfessorX

    Cooking using a Hobo Stove

    So I've found the best method for me is the mini burn barel method. Basically it works like a burn barel but is a coffee can. You need to drill/ cut holes all over the sides of the can so you get proper ventilation. You fire will go out with out proper ventilation. I repeat you need lots of...
  2. Gudj

    Carrying chocolate bars...ALL THE TIME

    So, my friend and I would ALWAYS try our best to have chocolate bars on us while traveling. Usually we would buy some before going somewhere, put them in our packs and then just break a square off every now and then, sort of like cigarette but much more sporadic. When they were gone, we would...
  3. X

    "poor man's Filson"/ DIY oilcloth!!!

    so for anyone who's ever wondered how one can turn carhartt into something similar to filson... here's a link i found Maintaining Traditional Oil Skins and “Tin” Cloth - The Fedora Lounge i followed this recipe damn near exactly. got 6 pounds (didnt use it all) ofbees wax at the nearby apiary...
  4. L

    Peace-in-a-can

    So, I was in 7/11 and noticed a new product: Yes, peace in a can. And only 99 cents! And some of you still hold faith in this society?
  5. Smallredbox

    What would you put in your 72-Hour food bag?

    I have been wondering recently what food you guys would bring with you if you needed a bag prepped with 72 hours worth of food. Translation: What food would you bring that could last three days? (Eating fairly comfortably every day) A few guidelines: -Assume that you would find no other food...
  6. hassysmacker

    Teflon cookset vs. metal cookset and carrying oil

    What do you prefer in your pack? If you carry teflon, what kind of utensils/cookware do you carry? Nylon? Plastic?
  7. elokupa

    what do you cook with?

    just interested to see peoples take on cooking equipment i met a guy who cooked by making 2 holes and a "tunnel" between them and making a fire down the hole, was really effective and the fire burned well into the night. i myself use a woodburner made from what used to be a tin of pineapples...
  8. B

    Solar Oven?

    anbyone have a good way to make a solar oven or any ideas or thoughts in ways to heat up food with minimal pollution and hazardous materials like gasoline or coal?
  9. finn

    Storm kettles

    Have anyone ever used these? They have a small fireplace at the bottom and the smokestack goes through the water container part, heating it up all the way. These are sold by Lehmans, which specialize in old timey stuff, but are super expensive about $100. I'm thinking about making something...
  10. snor

    Squat Candle?

    i know it's easy.... how the fuck do you make it?
  11. skunkpit

    zippo fuel alternatives?

    anyone know any good alternatives to feed zippos, refined dumpstered flax oil combined with alcohol maybe?
  12. C

    Home Made Travel Cook Pot and Stoves.

    DIY portable stove. i was looking through the pictures on the old StP site and i saw one picture of a dude cooking on what looked to be a home made portable cooking stove. i was wondering if anybody on here had any ways to make a decent portable stove.