Christine Conners - LIPSMACKIN BACKPACKIN : lightweight, trail-tested recipes for backcountry trips

Experienced backpackers, campers, and outdoor chefs, Christine and Tim Conners are the authors of the nationally popular Lipsmackin outdoor cookbook series, including Lipsmackin Backpackin, Lipsmackin Vegetarian Backpackin, and Lipsmackin Car Campin. For the Scouting world, Tim and Christine have produced The Scouts Cookbook series: The Scouts Campfire Cookbook for Kids, The Scouts Outdoor Cookbook, The Scouts Dutch Oven Cookbook, The Scouts Large Groups Cookbook, and The Scouts Backpacking Cookbook. Each title in The Scouts Cookbook lineup is a collection of unique and outstanding recipes from Scout leaders across the United States. Christine and Tim have been testing outdoor recipes for more than twenty years. At the invitation of Boy Scouts of America, they have served several times as judges for Scouting magazines prestigious national camp food cooking contest. Stop by lipsmackincampin.com to say howdy, or check out their outdoor cooking channel for informative how-to videos at youtube.com/CampCookingTV.

Christines art adorns the pages of this third edition of Lipsmackin Backpackin. If youd like to see more of her work across other mediums, visit artbyconners.com.

Our appreciation goes to the talented editorial crew at FalconGuides, not only for their skill in ensuring a high-quality product for our readers but also for their flexibility and patience during the writing and editorial process. In particular, wed like to recognize David Legere, acquisitions editor; Alex Bordelon, production editor; Paulette Baker, copy editor; and Max Phelps, director of field and outdoor sales. Thanks to all of you! AlpineAirealpineaire.com A good source for freeze-dried, ready-to-eat instant meals, AlpineAires products are available through outfitters as well as their online store. Amazonamazon.com Amazon hosts a very large number of vendors who sell dried ingredients that might be difficult to find in your local grocery store.

Check out Amazon if youre stumped when trying to find an ingredient. Asian Food Grocerasianfoodgrocer.com Asian food stores offer a unique selection of dried foods that can be used to create exotic dishes on the trail. Online, Asian Food Grocer offers a wide selection of difficult-to-find ingredients, including dried tofu, fish, and mushrooms. Backpackers Pantrybackpackerspantry.com Backpackers Pantry is a well-known brand name at outdoor retailers, but their online store is also a very good source of freeze-dried meals as well as single-serving condiments like peanut butter or salsa. Backpackers Pantry also carries a selection of organic products. Bass Pro Shopsbasspro.com Bass Pro is a nationwide retailer that stocks a range of outdoor gear appropriate for the trail. Bass Pro Shopsbasspro.com Bass Pro is a nationwide retailer that stocks a range of outdoor gear appropriate for the trail.

The Bass Pro stores are a good place to go to examine gear firsthand. Bulk Foodsbulkfoods.com Here youll find an enormous selection of dried fruits, spices, grains, and nuts sold in a variety of sizes and quantities. Cabelascabelas.com This retailer specializes as a hunting and fishing outfitter but also carries a nice selection of kitchen gear for the trail. Cabelas has dozens of large retail stores located throughout the United States and southern Canada. Campmorcampmor.com Campmors online catalog has one of the most comprehensive selections of gear available anywhere for backpacking and cooking on the trail. Emergency Essentialsbeprepared.com A good source of dried goods sold in bulk, including whole egg powder, dried fruits and vegetables, and complete meals. Fastachifastachi.com A wonderful selection of excellent nut and seed products, including mixes and nut butters, can be found at Fastachi. Harmony House Foodsharmonyhousefoods.com Harmony House carries a large selection of dried vegetables and fruits in bulk. Harvest Foodworksharvestfoodworks.com A wide range of freeze-dried and dehydrated meals for the outdoors can be found at Harvest Foodworks. Karens Naturalsshopkarensnaturals.com A wonderful source for bulk individual freeze-dried vegetables and fruits, and now distributor for the well-known Just Tomatoes, Etc! brand of portion-size dried fruit and vegetable products. Karens Naturalsshopkarensnaturals.com A wonderful source for bulk individual freeze-dried vegetables and fruits, and now distributor for the well-known Just Tomatoes, Etc! brand of portion-size dried fruit and vegetable products.

Their products are so tasty, you can eat them dry, right out of the bag. Mountain Equipment Co-opmec.ca MEC is a large Canadian cooperative that specializes in outdoor gear via an extensive online catalog and through more than a dozen retail stores located across Canada. Mountain Housemountainhouse.com Mountain House is well known at outdoor retailers for their freeze-dried meals, but online they also offer a good selection of discounted bulk dried items such as vegetables, eggs, and premade entrees. My Spicermyspicer.com An enormous selection of exotic dried vegetables and spices from around the world can be found at My Spicer. Nuts.comnuts.com More than just nuts, this proprietor stocks a fantastic assortment of food items ideal for backpacking, including dehydrated and freeze-dried fruits and vegetables. SunRidge Farmssunridgefarms.com A large variety of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits can be found at SunRidge, including wonderfully creative trail mixes. SunRidge Farmssunridgefarms.com A large variety of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits can be found at SunRidge, including wonderfully creative trail mixes.

Many of their products are organic. Suttons Bay Trading Companysuttonsbayspices.com Suttons Bay Trading offers a large selection of dried fruit and vegetables, including an interesting assortment of flavored powders such as horse-radish, soy sauce, yogurt, and even honey, which is impossible to dry in a home dehydrator.

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