FIELD TESTED: Solo Stove – A trilogy of wood burning stoves
The original stainless-steel wood burning Solo stoves are available in three sizes: Lite (1-2 persons), Titan (2-4 persons) and Campfire (4 persons or more). Popular for backpacking, bushcraft and vehicle supported travel, the Solo Stove has two main components, the stove itself and a cooking ring which doubles as a windshield. Personally, I use the […]
FIELD TESTED: Optimus Svea – over 70 and still hot
I like uncomplicated yet effective travel gear and seeing as the Optimus SVEA has been in production for more than 70 years, this small stove made completely from brass is right up my street. Approximately 9 cm in diameter, 13 cm high and weighing 614 g with fuel, SVEA fits in everywhere. Turned upside-down with […]
FIELD TESTED: BushPig BBQ- who else has a barbecue painted in the colour of their Land Rover
Having owned this BBQ (or Braai) for over a year I used it for the first time last weekend and, oh my goodness, my chicken was the best-tasting chicken and the best-looking chicken on the whole campsite. These usually come in black but a special edition of mid-grey or green is a perfect choice to […]
Hot Prawn Madras Curry – with an easy to make Madras spice
SERVES 4PREP TIME 10 minutesCOOK TIME 10 minutesEQUIPMENT Pestle & mortar, heavy saucepan with lid, spatula or wooden spoon This Hot Prawn Madras Curry is composed of a spicy tomato & coconut milk based curry sauce, studded with cooling juicy prawns, and is a total delight. The rich and creamy sauce will smell just incredible […]
Dutch Oven Chicken Marbella – Turning a popular oven dish into a one-pot backcountry wonder
SERVES 3-4 | PREP & COOK TIME 45 minutes | EQUIPMENT 10-inch cast iron Dutch oven, charcoal Delivering big flavor with a minimal amount of effort, Chicken Marbella is one of those meals that routinely defies expectations. Originally appearing in the Silver Palate Cookbook in 1982, this Mediterranean-inspired baked chicken dish uses chopped prunes and […]
