Nols Backcountry Cooking

The keystone of the NOLS library, the Cookery has been a trusted and reliable resource used in the field by NOLS students and instructors for 50 years. First published by Stackpole in 1991, NOLS Cookery is in its 7th edition with 125,000 copies in print. Whether you’re a first-time backpacker or a seasoned backcountry cook, you’ll learn from the cookbook used by the experts in outdoor education. With more than 2 million meals prepared in the wilderness, NOLS speaks with authority on the art of outdoor cooking. This new edition includes important nutritional information that supports the 200 recipes plus a special section of recipes from around the world, new recipes for lightweight backpacking and recipes that can be prepared in advance of the trip.

Meal planning for short outdoor trips (5 days or less) and small groups (1-4 people). 32 recipes including breakfasts, dinners, beverages, desserts, and snacks. Cut down on expense of freeze-dried plus eat better nutritionally.

- Rugged, spiral-bound field edition - 64 recipes plus variations--easy to display while cooking - Breakfasts, dinners, breads, and desserts The popular NOLS Cookery is now available in a portable, sturdy edition that's perfect to pack into the backcountry. The field edition includes essential nutrition and cooking techniques and favorite NOLS recipes carefully chosen and all field tested. NOLS recipes and trustworthy culinary advice are guaranteed to please the palate and provide the energy needed for strenuous outdoor activity.

New edition of the best-selling guide to outdoor cooking Important new information on backcountry nutrition New and revised recipes Wilderness chefs looking to make their meals more nutritious and appealing need look no further than this newest edition of NOLS Cookery, the National Outdoor Leadership School's classic guide to backcountry cooking. From Cowboy Coffee to Darn Tootin' Black Beans to Scrambled Brownies, the book's recipes and culinary advice are guaranteed to please the palate and provide the energy needed for strenuous outdoor activity. Extensive revisions based on up-to-date research have been to made to the nutrition section, and nutrient analyses are given for all recipes. Additional sections cover fire preparation, cooking technique, and ration planning.

A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.

Seven common bear encounters and how to survive them. Best ways to identify grizzlies and black bears. Learn essential info on bear behavior at different times of year and in different habitats.

• The guide for planning a successful trip, short or long • Research access to public land, domestic and international • Create a budget and find additional funding • Choose essential gear, with checklists for personal and group gear • Plan food and fuel requirements • How to prepare mentally and physically • Health issues, including insurance, illnesses, and injuries • Transportation and lodging • How to deal with risks in the wilderness • Leave No Trace principles for sustainable travel

A set of recipes and techniques to introduce you to the freezer bag cooking style of outdoor cooking. The recipes and techniques within apply to most outdoor sports where hearty, healthy, leightweight and fun food is a welcome departure from traditional outdoor cooking.