Why I no longer need GPS (and what works instead)
It happened in the Black Forest
My cell phone battery was dead
No map, no GPS, no reception
Only forest, fog and the slowly setting sun
The initial panic gave way to a strange calm
It was summer in Germany So it rained The barbecue party was planned, the sausages were bought, the friends were invited And then heaven opened its floodgates Most would have canceled
It was a cold October day The wind whistled through the trees and the first wafts of fog drifted across the valley I only had potatoes, an onion, some smoked bacon and spices Not much But at the fire, little becomes something great
My first campfire kitchen was a disaster. Then I discovered cast iron – and everything changed.
My first camping weekend was a learning curve Setting up a tent in the dark? Check Wet clothes on the first day? Check No lighter with you? Double check After many mistakes, I am better prepared today
Making a fire without a lighter – 5 methods everyone should know
Campfire cooking doesn’t have to be complicated With the right ingredients and a little patience, you can create dishes that make every camping trip unforgettable Recipe 1: Classic stick bread Simple dough made from flour, water, salt and yeast wrapped around a stick and held over the embers Complete