Bonnie McTaggart - The Wilderness Cookbook: A Guide to Good Food on the Trail

A Guide to Good Food on the Trail

by Bonnie McTaggart
&
Jill Bryant

Illustrated by
Chum McLeod

CANADIAN CATALOGUING IN PUBLICATION
McTaggart, Bonnie, 1942
The wilderness cookbook: a guide to
good food on the trail

ISBN 1-896764-18-5

1. Outdoor cookery. 2. Camping Equipment and supplies.
I. Bryant, Jill. II. McLeod, Chum. III. Title.

TX823.M297 1999 641.578 C99-930370-8

Copyright 1999 Bonnie McTaggart and Jill Bryant

Edited by Dianne Broad and Samantha Simpson
Illustrated by Chum McLeod

Printed and bound in Canada
This book is printed on acid-free paper.

Second Story Press gratefully acknowledges the
financial support of the Government of Canada through the
Book Publishing Industry Development Program.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of Webcam Limiteds
Unpublished Authors Sweepstakes Program.

Published by
SECOND STORY PRESS
720 Bathurst Street, Suite 301
Toronto, Ontario
M5S 2R4

Special thanks to the Davisons for allowing us the use of
their idyllic setting for our co-operative writing sessions;
Joyce George, our friendly neighbour with the expert
food advice; John Gilbert, who taught us every single one
of his camping tips; and, of course, Pete McTaggart and
Daryn Lehoux, who exemplify the saying, The way
to a mans heart is through his stomach!

This basic checklist is what we use on our canoe trips. The list of clothing is minimal as conserving weight is important, but it includes lots of layers to keep you comfortable and warm. It is helpful to read this list out loud to camping companions to make sure no one has forgotten any important items, such as a hat or sunglasses. The Camping Equipment list is also aimed at canoe trips, but many of the items are necessary for backpackers as well. The Cooking Equipment list will be effective for any type of camper. Even though this list is written for canoe trips, it is easily adapted for other types of wilderness excursions. Referring to the list will also help save you time in preparing for your trip. Personalize the list by adding items you may consider indispensible such as your bird book or that comfy camp pillow you bought last year.

CLOTHES

bathing suit

hat

lightweight long-sleeve shirt

long pants

rain gear/windbreaker

running shoes/hiking boots/sandals

shorts (1 or 2)

socks (2)

sweat suit (can double for sleepwear)

T-shirts (2)

towel

underwear

turtleneck jersey

warm sweater or fleece top

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

bailer (for canoe)

bungie cords (2)

canoe/paddles (one extra paddle)

duct tape

garbage bags

grill

ground sheet

jackknife

lifejackets (1 each)

matches

newspaper (a few sheets in a ziplock bag)

backpack or canoe pack

food pack rope 3 (food pack, clothes line, canoe)

saw

sleeping bag

tent underpad/sleeping mattress

OTHER

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MISC. PERSONAL

binoculars

camera