Category: Lifestyle

Fill Up, Hit The Road, And Enjoy The View – A Guide to Truck Camping

Written By – Jesse Clark If you’re new to truck camping, you’re in for a great life. Having the ability to drive to where you want and sleep as close to under the open stars as possible opens up a whole new world of adventures. Today’s tips include information on everything from taking time off work to choosing where to go. Prepare Your Employees And Customers This tip is for those who work for themselves or own/run businesses. Make it known well ahead of time that you plan to be…

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Dutch Oven Campfire Lasagna

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Makes: 4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 1/2 cups pasta sauce (a 24 or 25 ounce jar is perfect) 12 oz. FRESH lasagna noodles divided into 4 sets (thawed if frozen) 3 cups fresh baby spinach 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or a blend of Italian-style cheeses 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Instructions     PREHEAT: If cooking over a campfire, get your coals ready. You’ll need 25 total. If cooking at home, preheat your oven to 400 degrees.     ASSEMBLE THE…

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Campfire Stew

This recipe is as old as the hills and is often known as Brunswick stew outside of my stomping grounds. Hearty and delicious this stew will fill you up and keep you and your family grinnin’ like a possum eating a sweet tater. Many Variations of This Stew… Some people add potatoes, some leave out the onion and opt only for canned goods, and others add Worcestershire or hot sauce. Add more corn, less corn, lima beans instead of butter beans, etc. This is easily modified so go with your…

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Campfire Potatoes

INGREDIENTS2 lb.  2lb. mini Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 c. shredded mozzarella 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish DIRECTIONS Preheat grill to medium-high. Cut 4 large pieces of foil about 10″ long. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, and oregano and season with salt and pepper. Divide potatoes between foil pieces, then fold the foil packets crosswise to completely cover the…

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Boondocking 101

What is Boondocking? Boondocking is not really a good term, but has somehow come into common use. Dry Camping (parking anywhere without or with limited amenities) is more accurate. Independent Parking is the preferred term. It means that you are prepared to dry camp but, make use of amenities when they’re available. Is Boondocking Legal? Yes Boondocking is legal but be sure to check the city or state ordinance to be sure as some cities don’t allow it. Can you Boondock in National Parks? A few US National Parks allow overnight RV…

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Campfire Chili

Nothing says fall quite like a warm bowl of chili. We’ve got 5 Dutch oven recipes you need for your next campfire. Chili simmered over a fire in a Dutch oven is quintessential camping grub. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect for crisper evenings around the campfire. Chili is also an easily adaptable recipe; if you know the basic methodology, you can make a great pot with ingredients on hand. What You’ll Need You simply need a large Dutch oven. An 8- to 10-quart pot with a tight fitting lid is perfect for…

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Giving New Life To An Old Truck Camper

As a child I used to dream of being in an RV travelling across the country. After 60 years and three children. That dream has finally come true. The search for a truck and camper has begun. Join me as I give a new life to an old truck camper. In my 60th year I begin to get the itch to travel the country. I am not sure if it was from watching videos of others doing it or from a dream I have held on to for many years…

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Living A Nomadic Lifestyle

A nomadic lifestyle may seem like heaven to some of us, but it can also be unrewarding and bitter. Just like everything else in life, being a nomad has some wonderful advantages and a few substantial disadvantages. In this article, we will discuss some of the main characteristics of the nomadic life. But first, we start with a short discussion of the current status and trends of the nomadic lifestyle. The single major factor which affects nomads is technology which has two related impacts. On the one hand, the rapid pace of technological advance is decreasing the number of ancient…

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Funding a Nomadic Lifestyle

At age 24—the same year I renounced year-round jobs and 12-month leases—I had $3,000 to my name. I earned little from my work in outdoor education (less than $8,000 the previous year), but I spent even less. I never took significant money from my family, though I did enjoy family health insurance and a one-time gift of a used car and laptop upon graduating from college. Perhaps the greatest privilege I enjoyed was freedom from student loan debt, as my dad paid for my public university education. From the beginning of my nomadism, I paid for…

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