Basic Essentials Cooking in the Outdoors, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) [Paperback]

Cliff Jacobson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Basic Essentials Series | Publication Date: April 1, 1999

An information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book.

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From the Back Cover

Cliff Jacobson knows more about the routines of cooking than most adventurers. His unique ideas and sensible solutions to typical campsite dilemmas will make food stay edible longer and taste better. With this updated second edition, you'll learn how to prepare great meals for larger groups in the outdoors; keep cooked foods hot long enough for seconds; keep fresh food fresh without refrigeration; plan and pack meals for a wilderness expedition; cook in the rain, wind, and snow; and obtain safe drinking water and dispose of wastes properly. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 72 pages, index, appendix, illustrations)

About the Author

Cliff Jacobson teaches environmental science and resides in Hasting, Minnesota. He has a summer outfitting company and takes extensive summer canoe trips into remote areas of Canada. He has written six books on camping and canoeing related topics. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762704268
• ISBN-13: 978-0762704262
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

BIOGRAPHY
CLIFF JACOBSON


Cliff Jacobson is one of North America's most respected outdoor writers and wilderness guides.

Each summer, for more than 30 years, Cliff organized and led canoe trips for the Science Museum of Minnesota into the wilds of northern Canada--paddling many rivers above the Arctic Circle. A retired environmental science teacher (34 years!), Cliff is strongly committed to the ethic of "leave no trace" camping.

Cliff's unique methods are proven by the sweat of pack and paddle and are reminiscent of the days when skills were more important than things. Cliff is a popular speaker; he has presented hundreds of seminars at stores, schools, colleges and Universities in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.

Cliff is the author of more than a dozen popular books on outdoor skills. His flagship book, Expedition Canoeing, 20th Anniversary Edition, has been called the most authoritative resource available for canoeing the bush rivers of northern Canada. Cliff developed and wrote the Orienteering/Map and Compass, and wilderness ethics materials for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. His unique "Wilderness Meal" activity--which simulates a canoe trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area--is among the most popular environmental education activities of all time. It's detailed in his book, Boundary Waters Canoe Camping. Cliff was the chief consultant for the canoeing section in the recent edition of the Boy Scout Field Book (Boy Scouts of America). His popular "ninety minute Forgotten Skills" video (DVD) details the most important campcraft procedures.

Cliff Jacobson is a Distinguished Eagle Scout, a recipient of the American Canoe Association's prestigious Legends of Paddling Award and a member of the ACA Hall of Fame. His hobbies include canoeing and camping (of course!), precision rifle shooting (powder-cartridge and air guns) and driving his 14 year old little red roadster on curvy roads with the top down. He and his wife, Sue Harings, were married in 1992 on a canoe trip down the Hood River (Canada) north of the Arctic Circle. The fully story is in his book, Expedition Canoeing.

You can contact Cliff through his web-site, www.cliff-jacobson.com.

Customer Reviews

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great basic book, February 13, 2003

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microjoe - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Essentials Cooking in the Outdoors, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

This is a great basic book 70 page book on this subject. I have about 10 different books on camp cooking, and this one covers many areas of outdoor cooking including camp stoves, fire making, selecting the right pots and pans. How to pack lightly is covered as well as sources to find things. Then there are the recipes which all work great and tste delicious. The writer has a homey style that is very comfortable to read, kind of like an old friend or uncle explaining things to you. The book is affordable. The interior illustrations are nice too.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Amount of Unique Information, July 8, 2005

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J. Dewolfe - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Essentials Cooking in the Outdoors, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

Although I found a lot of this book to be useful, I was most impressed with the author's system to conserve fuel and speed cooking time while cooking outdoors in colder climates.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not only basic but for the experinced also, November 22, 2005

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J. Hunt "swampy" (Southeastern NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basic Essentials Cooking in the Outdoors, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) (Paperback)

I am not a big fan of Cliff , but having said that, this book is one of his best. Many great tips are given and will keep food on the table/lap on those long trips.

Good to have in your outdoor collection.