Mmmmm - the curls of wood smoke from your tent-side barbecue ...

When you go off into the backcountry, do you skimp on the food - buy the dehydrated packets - let down your normally stringent requirements for good quality nutrition?

Well, listen up - here's where we give you the lowdown on the best ways to keep your pack light, yet still eat hearty meals!

Recipe of the Month - courtesy of Countryman Press.

The Camp Kitchen - what should be in it?

So take a look, and if you don't get the urge to go camping right now, just so as you can use what you learn in these pages, then ... I'll eat my hat!

If you have any recipes, then send them in - you could occupy the Recipe of the Month spot!

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