Camping, outdoor cooking, and hiking - all the resources you need to get started!
My name is Amanda and welcome to my KZread channel. I create educational content on hiking and camping, to help people go from confused and overwhelmed, to confident and adventurous in the outdoors... and of course, cook good food while you're out there 😁
On this channel, you'll find inspiration and resources for your next outdoor adventure.
When I’m not busy camping or hiking, you can catch me on my computer editing upcoming videos (I post *almost* every week), sipping on a strong cup of coffee, or testing new camping recipes.
I'd love to hear from you, so make sure to subscribe and say hello in the comments. WELCOME!!
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Thank you so much for this and all your videos!!! I am a new subscriber and camper and every questioned I googled, your video came up😊 So appreciate your wisdom
I feel like I struggle with the slowing down, like I’m not allowed to just feel bored. That’s the main reason I love camping. To just unplug for a while.
If ya would dump 90% of all the shit in yr van that you don't use and or need anyway you dont need a box to put yr stuff/food in as they already come in a box or sack , people are so like sheep they want want others have and 90% is gadgets YA DON'T NEED IT 🤦🤦♀️🤦♂️
prep is very important. hydration is key and know thy self
I am new to your channel. Glad I found you. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
Hi Amanda, do you keep the dry food bin somewhat cool to prevent jerky or source turn bad?
Add the instant potatoes to your soup to thicken it up, delicious.
I absolutely love cooking with my cast iron skillets!! Great video. Thanks for sharing. 😊
KOAs are cheaper than hotels but have many amenities, u can rent small cabin fer 35-65 dollars ..bring yer own linens, coffee pot etc..they have microwaves
Exactly what I was looking for! Very informative. Thanks Amanda!
I could totally tell you were a knitter. I think I've seen your mittens a few times and thought...I bet she knit those!!
I wish we had even decent thrift stores around here. Not so much sadly ...
chocolate pecan is the best one .
I used 14 inch parchment paper for my 9qt dutch oven-made clean up Uber easy
Meat, taters and onions, with seasoning salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
They have some thin grey simple plastic trays (around $2) that are great to keep in a car or camper to put your food on your lap while you’re eating
Thank you so much for a wonderful video! It's so nice to hear about the tips, very helpful first of all to calm down, like the tip not to fill a suitcase under time pressure... Regarding the coffee, where are there stations that allow you to get hot water? And again, thanks for the tips, and good luck with your KZread channel.
I have an antique Wagner and a Griswald. I think the smooth finish is called machined.
PS: On my best day, my chocolate chip cookies never looked that good! 😊
Your campsite is breathtaking! I noticed you packed a lot of food, especially in totes. Aren’t you scared of bears?
for packing....im a car camper. i have my tent, but i use bins that ride in the car. 1) clear bins so you can see whats in them. 2) a list on the lid of the bin so you know whats in them. 3) go through the bins and make sure its all there, then label it as good to go. i like masking tape and pen.
Our camper van was almost completely outfitted at IKEA.
Thank you great ideas.
Thank you for this video ❤
Amanda, I can't believe that no one has commented after 6 years! I love all of your outdoor videos, but your yoga videos are phenomenal! Namaste.
Good Campsite!
Where did the pre-made chicken salad with mustard and stuff go..?
Take some time and sleep, you really need it
Love the reenactment. 😆
Those Yeti clasps unfortunatly do not last. They close it tight which is nice, but they just break off too easily.
all ur recipes are carbs/sugars with vegetable oils is this a WEF promo? how about u bring steak and eggs and throw that bich in the pan ? cant get any simpler than bringing ultra processed JUNK thats gonna speed up ur aging mad. drugs are not food.
Where did you get the adaptor for the propane tank? I love the idea of a larger tank instead of the green bottles.
Can you please walk us though the propane tank set up and where to purchase one that small? And how to use the adapter hose as well. Thanks!
Perhaps you could store under your bed in a plastic under the bed style tote? They would still stack on top of each other in a car trunk
um, that's not a dutch oven. i love the serendipity of finding pieces that need help and cast iron kitchenware. took me a while to restore my first gris. and i have an old coffee grinder and candle holders, etc. backyard camp fires facilitate use of the biggest cookware. tripods, lid stands, loaf pans. for camping, a six inch skillet carried in each pack allows the creativity of individual portions
A can of beans and a blanket
I love cast iron! I’m a Lodge fan. Lodge has a set for campers called the Wonderlust Series. They have camping designs on the bottom of the skillets like tents or campers.
The splendor of camping with delicious food 🧀🍗
Nice pan…
What size of clear bins do you take with you on camping trips? Did you get the regular IRIS bins or the IRIS wearherpro bins?
I’d probably soak in the silicone bag, since you’re using all the musli anyway. Add some cinnamon and handful of nuts for taste, texture and added calories/protein.
I have a fancy 12 inch pan made by Smithey, I paid way too much but it's a gorgeous pan. But I do want to get a nice antique 10 inch pan, I think it's really neat to have something that's been around so long and wonder how people were using it like back in the Great Depression.
My mom has a super old Griswold pan that has been on her stove my whole life. It's fine to use soap to wash your cast iron. A long time ago we had lye in our soap which would strip the seasoning, but modern soap doesn't.
No, $80 for a Griswold that size and age in good condition is cheap. You didn't overpay. You can easily pay $150+ in antique stores or ebay for ones with some pitting. I've both restored quite a few Griswolds and inherited a few, the oldest being in excellent condition from the 1800s where you can still see where the casting rod was attached. All the ones I bought were at a pre-1840s Rendezvous from older folks retiring from camping, paid no more than $20 for each of my big and small block Griswolds, but the average person looking to buy them, the market is quite steep compared to what you think was overpriced. My mom has a collection of Griswold that is very impressive. Not just pans, fryers, and dutch ovens, but waffle irons, "toasters" and a lot of unique, limited run Griswold items in excellent condition. They sanded the bottoms. Also, any modern cast iron that is pre-seasoned has harmful chemicals in it. If you buy modern, you still need to sand off the pre-seasoning and re-season it if you value your health. Now ways you're wrong or it depends on the cast iron: Griswold or Wagner doesn't need to be slowly heated, especially if it's well seasoned. It also has zero chance of warping if you put water in it after using. New cast iron? Yes. A griswold, if you do have any sticking and you're out camping, you put water in the pan and it'll be fine. If you're cautious, set it near or on the fire again to cook it loose. It's perfectly fine to use a little dish soap if necessary, it won't remove the seasoning at all, that's a myth. Old timers often used brushes made of stiff straw and some soap to clean them with no issues. I'm as old, if not older than you and have used cast iron extensively both at home and for camping over a wood fire for Rendezvous for a long time. We're country folk, farmers, and rednecks that use fully cast iron tools, pans, grill grates, etc. and most of what is spread online about cast iron is myths or only applies to cheap, modern cast iron. Most of the "experts" on YT videos just discovered cast iron 10 years ago when it became popular as non-sticks were found to be toxic, who are also the ones who drove up the price of Griswolds for those of us who've collected them for 20, 30, 40 years.
we have the same cooler packs, exped sleeping mat and tent. Did we just become best friends?
I love your channel and I love this video! I’m new to camp cooking and cast iron so I’m just a sponge soaking up anything I can learn about it. ❤
I love videos like this. I am African born and bred, I am always suprised when I read/hear about how much Americans eat out. I've been to the US a few times and immediately noticed how easy it was to shop and eat homemade meals even with little to zero cooking skills. I'm glad when I watch videos like these that highlight this fact. Lots of love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
My brother is one of those people who can do the "hand flute" to the point he can play legit songs. I'm stuck at the two note call...
In Canada we have a product called Milk2Go, it comes in small 200ml bottles (less than a cup of liquid, a US cup is 237ml) but it's shelf-stable for several months without refrigeration as it is ultra high temperature pasteurized. Very handy when camping.
"Yeah! This cutting board!!!" 😂😂😂 Same, Amanda, same. It really is all little things 😊