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Tips for Frying & Simmering in Cast Iron Cookware
Presents 12 tips for frying and simmering great tasting camp meals in cast iron cookware. Includes preparation, temperature regulation, utensils, oils, and cleaning.
For more information about cast iron cooking on family camping trips, please visit my website moderntentcamping.com/cast-iron-cookware
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Search for My Ideal Camp Kitchen Knife
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Describes my efforts over the past 55 years to find the best camp kitchen knives. Summarizes limitations of large chef/ butcher knives, paring knives, folding knives, and hunting/ skinning knives. Suggests that frontier trade knives make the best camp kitchen knives since they can easily slice and chop a wide range of vegetables, fruits, meats & breads. Gives precise specifications of my ideal ...
Tips for Seasoning Vintage Cast Iron Cookware
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Distinguishes between pre-seasoning and naturally occurring seasoning. Stresses the importance of applying oil before and after cooking and of cooking with low heat. Explains how to clean cast iron cookware.
Tips for Buying Vintage Cast Iron Cookware
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Explains where to find good vintage cast iron cookware and describes what to look for. Suggests that small families look for a 10 inch skillet and a 5 quart Dutch oven that is not cracked, smooth, lightweight, relatively clean & reasonably priced. For more details about cast iron cookware and campfire cooking, please visit my web site moderntentcamping.com/cast-iron-cookware
Uncommon Camping Gear Tips
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Recommends 12 uncommon gear items that can make your family tent camping trips more comfortable. These are items that are not recommended by camping authorities and are not widely used by tent camping families. For more information about essential and optional camping gear, please visit my website. moderntentcamping.com/camping-checklist
European Style Kitchen Knives
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Describes European and Japanese style kitchen knives and then identifies 10 features of European style knives that can make them great general purpose kitchen knives that can perform a broader range of cutting, slicing, chopping, and mincing food-prep chores. Please visit my website moderntentcamping.com/camping-tips
Campfire Cooking: Southern Style Biscuits
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Explains how to make good-tasting southern-style or baking powder biscuits in your campsite in about 30 minutes. Provides a little historical background and describes our camp kitchen setup and gear. moderntentcamping.com/camping-tips
Campfire Cooking - Chili con Carne
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Describes my recipe for making chili con carne. Also provides a little historical context and general tips for campfire cooking. moderntentcamping.com/camping-tips
Campfire Cooking - Chicken Pot Pie
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Describes an easy way to make a delicious and filling chicken pot pie in less than an hour on your campfire. This is a complete meal that includes chicken, vegetables, gravy, and bread. Great for family camping trips. moderntentcamping.com/camping-tips
Campfire Cooking - Navy Bean Stew
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Describes how we make a great-tasting and filling Navy Bean Stew in our campsite in less than an hour. In addition to ham and Navy beans, it includes onions, bell peppers, garlic, celery, corn, and carrots. For more information about campfire cooking, please visit my website. moderntentcamping.com/camping-tips
Folding Camp Tables
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Describes how to use folding tables in your .campsite to maximize your comfort and enjoyment. Also describes good choices for folding camp tables. For more information about folding camp tables and other family camping gear, please visit moderntentcamping.com/camping-tips
Camp Axes: Estwing, Fisgars, or Wood?
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Compares Estwing Campers Axe 14, Fisgars X7, and wood shafted axes as camp axes. Also reviews 5 issues - such as types of axes and centerline geometry - related to selecting a good camp axe. Explains why I prefer the Estwing for our tool bag.
Small Tactical Flashlights
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Provides an overview of our complete camp lighting system and then recommends that every camper carry a small tactical flashlight on a lanyard at night - in addition to their headlight. Describes details of small tactical flashlights that make them well suited for camping needs.
Kitchen Knife Safety Tips 2
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Describes 7 kitchen knife safety tips and demonstrates safe ways to prepare several fruits and vegetables. Focused on camp kitchen practices but also applies to home kitchen.
Kitchen Knife Safety Tips - 1 of 2
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Describes 8 of 15 knife safety tips for preparing food for a family meal. Suggests safe techniques for slicing, chopping & dicing vegetables, fruit & meat. Videos demonstrate how to prepare several common foods.
How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife
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How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife
How good is your camp kitchen knife?
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How good is your camp kitchen knife?
Family Camping Kitchen
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Family Camping Kitchen
Folding Camp Utility Knives
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Folding Camp Utility Knives
Brierfield Ironworks Historic State Park, Alabama
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Brierfield Ironworks Historic State Park, Alabama
Camp Lighting
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Camp Lighting
Best Camp Kitchen Knives 2023
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Best Camp Kitchen Knives 2023
Igloo BMX 52 Ice Cooler
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Igloo BMX 52 Ice Cooler
Uncommon Tips for Family Tent Camping 1
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Uncommon Tips for Family Tent Camping 1
Chuck Wagon Camp Kitchen
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Chuck Wagon Camp Kitchen
Family Camping Meals and Kitchen Gear
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Family Camping Meals and Kitchen Gear
Campsite Setup - Bankhead National Forest
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Campsite Setup - Bankhead National Forest
Chuckwagon Cooking - Picadillo
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Chuckwagon Cooking - Picadillo
Campfire Tips
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Campfire Tips
Case SodBuster Vs Opinel #9 as Camp Kitchen Knives
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Case SodBuster Vs Opinel #9 as Camp Kitchen Knives

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  • @RSVenkatachalam
    @RSVenkatachalam 7 годин тому

    Interesting that you have the River Traders French Ball knife on your list as it appears to have a skandi grind which may not be a good food prep knife as it would not cut straight. It is supposed to be a good wood working knife.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 5 годин тому

      @@RSVenkatachalam Very good point. Thick blades with scandi grinds don’t slice straight but this knife has a very thin blade and the scandi grinds behaves like other kitchen knives with a long bevel. I have used that knife to prep food for a couple of years and still consider it to be one of the best food prep knives. My only complaint is the thin blade makes it more flexible than I like. Thanks for the comment.

  • @najwaamin4903
    @najwaamin4903 День тому

    Thank you for sharing your camping equipments sir... your are giving the John Hammond from the Jurassic Park vibes 😊

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping День тому

      @@najwaamin4903 you are very welcome! And thank you for the note. If you have time, check out my more recent videos on our camp kitchen. You are not the first to notice the similarity. Happy new year.

  • @RodSimmons
    @RodSimmons 9 днів тому

    Great video and tips! Thank you, sir!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 9 днів тому

      @@RodSimmons Thanks for watching and posting this note. Have you seen any of my more recent videos on cast iron cookware? Hope you have a great new year.

  • @JuaneDosesII-wj6dd
    @JuaneDosesII-wj6dd 13 днів тому

    Cast iron is awesome but it’s insanely heavy.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 13 днів тому

      @@JuaneDosesII-wj6dd I’m assuming you are referring to modern Lodge and Stansport cookware? Have you handled a vintage 10 inch (8) Griswold skillet? They are very lightweight. Personally I prefer Wagner cookware because they are lower priced - but they are also very lightweight. My petite wife that weighs about 115 pounds can easily handle them. When buying cast iron, I recommend that you consider weight as one of the most important features. Check my UA-cam channel for some good videos on this cookware. Thanks for watching and sending this note. Hope you have a happy New Year.

  • @moderntentcamping
    @moderntentcamping 14 днів тому

    Update: I should have presented the U.S. military utility or demo knife as a fourth category. The were first introduced about 1943 as U.S. Marine Corps knife by Kingston and later mass produced by Camillus as U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force Knives.

  • @moderntentcamping
    @moderntentcamping 14 днів тому

    Update: I have used this pot for two years now and think it is a great cook pot because it is large enough to cook portions for five or more people and is thick enough to simmer soups and stews over a campfire for long periods without scorching the food. However, it has one significant limitation - it does not nest well with other cookware and this could be a problem if you have limited packing space. Replacing the handle with a wire bail improves its nesting ability but the domed lid also creates a nesting obstacle.

  • @StevenYoung-il8ei
    @StevenYoung-il8ei 17 днів тому

    Am i too late

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 17 днів тому

      @StevenYoung-il8ei I don’t understand? You found one of my very old videos. If you have time, check out some of my more recent videos

  • @KamenCon
    @KamenCon 24 дні тому

    excellent video thank you!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 24 дні тому

      @@KamenCon Thanks for the note. Since posting this video, I’ve posted several more axe videos. Don’t know if you’ve seen any but if not, I invite you to watch a few. Hope you (ave a great Christmas.

  • @JuaneDosesII-wj6dd
    @JuaneDosesII-wj6dd 24 дні тому

    I like mine

  • @brunoc8291
    @brunoc8291 Місяць тому

    Sharp knives are safer for people with common sense Dull knives are safer for inbreds 😂 100% disagree

  • @toddvance4592
    @toddvance4592 Місяць тому

    Great info. Thanks

  • @timhobbs5883
    @timhobbs5883 Місяць тому

    Keep your intro short n simple. No fnn music.

  • @smsadirul11
    @smsadirul11 Місяць тому

    hello sir, I hope you Are WELL? DO you want a professional UA-cam Thumbnail designer? Let me know please Thanks.

  • @Rakettihamsteri
    @Rakettihamsteri Місяць тому

    Splitting axe and hatchet is two different things, but if we would compare (with two equal lenght and weight) what happens to wood we are splitting and/or cutting, the dull one splitting axe with the 45° blade will split the wood in half like a champ every time, the sharp one might sometimes struggle with splitting in half, now on the other hand, if we are cutting the wood, the sharp axe will chop off chips like a champ and cut the wood very easily, as the dull one will leave very deep and brutal dents on the wood. Both axes are very dangerous, but this is why splitting axe is sometimes considered more dangerous.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@Rakettihamsteri some good points. Have you watched any of my more recent axe videos? Thanks for watching.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@Rakettihamsteri ua-cam.com/video/q_TK85LLBDA/v-deo.htmlsi=hjOWcrRzGONHgJjD

  • @jeffreyvolk7140
    @jeffreyvolk7140 Місяць тому

    Great job Frazier, love the video

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@jeffreyvolk7140 Thanks Jeff. Did you see my messages back to you about that Scotch bowl?

  • @ajmarker1324
    @ajmarker1324 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the tips. I'm sorry but I'm going to disagree with you on two things. First, boiling water in your cast iron can damage your seasoning. I'll heat water to clean it but I never boil water. Second, I'd never take a putty knife to the pan. Again, increasing your chance of damaging the seasoning. I recommend grinding some course sea salt into the pan with a little water and scrubbing with a cloth. (Using the mixture like a sandpaper). We work so hard at building that seasoning, it would be a shame to wreck it. Thanks again. Keep the videos coming and GO PACK GO!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@ajmarker1324 Thanks for watching and posting this note. I understand both of your points and know your CI appreciates the Tlc. Regarding boiling, we simmer water based soups & stews almost every week in our Dutch oven with no problems. Of course, they always have some oil in them. And regarding the putty knife, most CI enthusiasts would agree with you but we’ve been using it to occasionally dislodge stuck on food for many years with no problems. The bottom line is every user must find procedures that work for them. I’m just happy to hear that you enjoy cooking in cast iron cookware. Hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.

  • @mrbr549
    @mrbr549 Місяць тому

    Really good tips on using cast iron for camp meals (or at home) Frazier! That stew looked delicious. The weather here has turned much cooler, and Winter is fast approaching. To me, that is the best time of the year for cooking outdoors over a campfire or grill. No bugs, no sweating, and fewer people to contend with. I hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@mrbr549 Thanks mrbr. And the same to you. Yes, I’m looking forward to cooking a big breakfast on my wood fire again - soon.

  • @toto29er
    @toto29er Місяць тому

    Thanks for the video, I have a CLRB Silax and a CRKT biwa… I like them both. I am thinking about buying the Spyderco Bow River to complete my set. I don’t have an Opinel but believe they will be a great camp kitchen companion as well as for actually using them for our meals. I own several knives, my camp knife is an Esee PR4 it serves all my camping purposes, but when talking about knives, one is none and two is one….😂. My collection is completed with an Esee 3, Izula II, CR 2.5, a Cudeman Sanabria 2, Joker Erizo… they all work fine. I will need to buy a special belt to carry all the knives at the same time at camp..😂😂😂😂. Thanks for your videos.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@toto29er Thanks for the note Francisco. Sounds like you have a nice collection. Isn’t it curious how when you buy one knife, it makes you want another one? Good luck with your collection.

    • @toto29er
      @toto29er Місяць тому

      @ You are right! Too many knives too little time to use them…

  • @redwhiteblue7831
    @redwhiteblue7831 Місяць тому

    Great tips for cooking and simmering in cast iron. I wish we could smell the food you are cooking, looks delicious. Thank you for sharing. Take care Frazier D. Friend... 🇺🇲

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@redwhiteblue7831 Thanks for watching and posting this note Jason. I hope you are doing well. And hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

  • @montedodge341
    @montedodge341 Місяць тому

    Wonderful cutting tips !!! ☺️👍👍👍

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@montedodge341 Thanks for watching and posting this note. Have you seen my most recent knife video?

  • @lindatirgoala2021
    @lindatirgoala2021 Місяць тому

    Thank you for all the useful information :)

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping Місяць тому

      @@lindatirgoala2021 You are welcome and thanks for your mote. I love to hear that term “useful information.” Hope you have a happy holiday season.

  • @user-xw7qp1mo3d
    @user-xw7qp1mo3d 2 місяці тому

    I really appreciate the in depth axe anatomy breakdown. clearly this video was made by a natural teacher

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@user-xw7qp1mo3d Tim, I don’t know if you know anything about my background but I was a college professor for 30 years and I loved teaching. So your comment was one of the most rewarding comments I’ve ever received. Thank you so much. If you check out my other videos, you’ll see that I have several on axes, kitchen knives, cast iron cookware, and campfire cooking. Hope you have many enjoyable camping trips in the future.

  • @jwall3873
    @jwall3873 2 місяці тому

    Good vid! Impressed with objective perspective... Nice to hear both pros & cons to make my own choice!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@jwall3873 Thanks for the note. Personally, I love the look and feel of the old European-style wood handled axes but - The more I use that Estwing, the more I am impressed with it as a family camping tool. Hope you have a great year.

  • @Bunduzet
    @Bunduzet 2 місяці тому

    This video is super helpful, thank you!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@Bunduzet You are very welcome and thanks for the note.

  • @ProbablyStonedComments
    @ProbablyStonedComments 2 місяці тому

    Always a pleasure, thanks FD

  • @mrbr549
    @mrbr549 2 місяці тому

    Frazier Douglass, your thorough knowledge of camping gear never ceases to amaze me. When I watch your videos, I learn so much about the uses and practicality of whatever you're discussing. This is only made better by going to your website, where you go into even greater detail. Nothing I watch on the tube is more satisfying than seeing your grill fired up and some cast iron over the hot coals. I hope you and your family are all doing well, and enjoying the Autumn weather.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@mrbr549 Thanks mrbr. Although I can’t manage the camping trips anymore, I still enjoy making videos and am always thinking about possible topics. Any suggestions?

  • @jerem0621
    @jerem0621 2 місяці тому

    “I was…” makes me sad. I’m glad you are still making videos and sharing your vast experience and knowledge. I’m praying for your health and wellbeing. Thank you for helping us with so many good ideas and 1x1 help to so many here in the comments.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@jerem0621 Thank you Jeremiah. You are so kind. I’m turning 79 in a month and my transmission (legs) is worn out, and the medicine I’m taking for other problems makes it worse. But I have a good family and lots of great memories. I was a teacher and love teaching - and these videos allow me to continue teaching. Hope I can come up with more interesting topics.

  • @jeffreyvolk7140
    @jeffreyvolk7140 2 місяці тому

    Great video Mr. Frazier . Always looking for the Unicorn !!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@jeffreyvolk7140 Thanks Jeff. Enjoyed talking with you. Take care.

  • @Mario1456825
    @Mario1456825 2 місяці тому

    Very informative, thank you!

  • @SoutheasternFrontiers
    @SoutheasternFrontiers 2 місяці тому

    Great advice. Very consistent with my experience as well. Also, if you get a newly made pan, I’ve found it effective to use a hand-held “mouse” sander to grind down the rough surface of modern pans. Then I season it just like you suggest. I tend to use canola oil myself, but all the other options you listed work just as well. And best way to season is just to properly use pan, as you say.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@SoutheasternFrontiers Thanks Joe. We’ll have to get together sometime and discuss cast iron cooking.

  • @mrbr549
    @mrbr549 2 місяці тому

    I'm looking forward to your cooking in a cast iron pan. You could make a whole series of those as far as I'm concerned.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@mrbr549 I realized that I need to split that video in half. I’ve started the first video on frying & stewing and later I’ll do a second one on baking. For the frying & stewing video, I want to get video of cooking several breakfast foods outside. So we are planning that video and waiting for good weather. I love my cast iron cookware. Eva had never used it before we met and was afraid to use it for several years. She use to cook everything on high heat and cast iron requires so much less. But now she is getting more comfortable with it. Hope all is well with you and your family.

    • @mrbr549
      @mrbr549 2 місяці тому

      @@moderntentcamping Sounds great Frazier! I'm glad to hear Eva can use the cast iron pans now. They are so useful. We use ours every day. We are well, and getting ready for colder weather. Thanks.

  • @Sophia-i1d9z
    @Sophia-i1d9z 2 місяці тому

    Yes indeed the skillet can do everything eat baked roast fry cook steamed watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

      @@Sophia-i1d9z Thank you Sophia for your note. Best wishes.

  • @moderntentcamping
    @moderntentcamping 2 місяці тому

    This revision expands the Conclusions a little more.

  • @DottieStanley
    @DottieStanley 3 місяці тому

    Excellent pointers! I wrote everything down and will keep it handy to refer to when I get ready to go out on my first camping adventures in my new/old minivan! Thanks so much! Great information!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@DottieStanley Thanks for the note Dottie. Hope you have a great trip.

  • @larryhunter8245
    @larryhunter8245 3 місяці тому

    Dollarama Tree is great for small containers.

  • @SoutheasternFrontiers
    @SoutheasternFrontiers 3 місяці тому

    This is great! Loved the history and practical suggestions. Now I’m thinking I need to try these tomorrow morning!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@SoutheasternFrontiers Thanks Joe for the comment. Enjoyed your channel.

  • @crazyslage
    @crazyslage 3 місяці тому

    Thanks pops

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@crazyslage You are. Welcome. Thanks for the note.

  • @kimberlyc84
    @kimberlyc84 3 місяці тому

    I'm a little late..... 3 years... But we're preparing for our fall camping trip. We thought about a double cot to stop the wobble factor of the air mattress. We have a 20-inch air mattress to keep from having to get up off the ground. I like the idea of the layers and we have foam interlocking pieces to go under hours. I think we'll be pretty good with sticking with our air mattress. Especially since neither of us likes the risk of hitting our shins at any time. Thanks for the video

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@kimberlyc84 I know everyone has strong opinions about camp bedding but we are convinced that a non-slip yoga mat and an insulated self-inflating air mattress on a piece of synthetic carpeting makes the warmest and most comfortable camp bed. I know it’s a pain to get up from the ground but I’m 79 years old and obese - and I prefer that to either air beds or cots. The primary problem with this SIM bed is the expense. It is much more expensive than other bedding options. Thanks for the note. Happy camping.

  • @redwhiteblue7831
    @redwhiteblue7831 3 місяці тому

    I really enjoyed watching this video. I learned a lot as always. I don't own any vintage cast iron, but I'm always keeping my eye out for them. Thank you for sharing. Take care Frazier D. Friend... 🇺🇸

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      Hey Jason, I especially like WagnerWare cookware because it is lightweight, has a very smooth cooking surface, and is still reasonably priced. Griswold is arguably better but is frequently warped and is very expensive due to collector demand. Thanks for the note. Wish we could get together again.

  • @kathleenelaine9833
    @kathleenelaine9833 3 місяці тому

    Excellent information!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@kathleenelaine9833 Thanks so much Kathleen for watching and for sending this note. It always makes me happy to hear my work was appreciated.

  • @jeffreyvolk7140
    @jeffreyvolk7140 3 місяці тому

    Great video Mr. Frazier ! I still use my grand parents cast iron

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@jeffreyvolk7140 Hey Jeff, How’s it going for you these days? Are you getting out much? Thanks for the note.

  • @MidTnOutdoors
    @MidTnOutdoors 3 місяці тому

    Very good info my friend. One thing is for sure this stuff will last for ever if you take care of it and can passed down through the family over the years.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@MidTnOutdoors Hey Patrick good to hear from you again. I’ve enjoyed a few of your recent trips. Have you heard from Danny lately?r

  • @mrbr549
    @mrbr549 3 місяці тому

    Great info Frazier! We have a 10" cast iron unmarked vintage frying pan. It was passed down to us from my Mother 45 years ago. She had it passed down to her from her Mom. I don't know when it was originally purchased. We still use it daily, and it has never given us any trouble. I guess I need to look for a good dutch oven to go with it. Thanks for your tips.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@mrbr549 Good for you. Thats how I started. I got a 10 inch unmarked pan from someone in my family and used it to make cornbread for about 40 years. Hope you are doing well.

  • @franny5295
    @franny5295 3 місяці тому

    😔...I think cast iron is awesome but for all the sturdy they can be, I break them. I think I'm just doing it wrong and my grandmothers are gone. They're not here to ask anymore. Edited to add: No matter what I do I have managed to ruin the seasoning. I bought lodge pans from tiny up to the dutch oven. I really like them. They just, so far, haven't liked me.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@franny5295 Hey Franny. It’s good to hear from you again. I plan to present some tips for using vintage cast iron soon that may address your issues - but I’d like to learn more about your problems. First, what type of cast iron are you using? Did you really break one or two? If so how? Regarding that seasoning - that’s a very complex issue that is rarely discussed in full detail. If the seasoning layer is flaking off, it probably was not applied well and needs to be completely removed and started again. I’d love to talk with you more about this. Thanks for watching and posting this note.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@franny5295 I have no experience with new Lodge pieces because I have always used older vintage cast iron pots & pans. But I don’t understand why you have ruined the seasoning. It’s supposed to be pretty good.

    • @debluetailfly
      @debluetailfly 3 місяці тому

      I have only broken one skillet. It was a piece made in the late 1900s. Not a brand name, but the inside was smoothly machined, and it cooked great. It got knocked of the stovetop and the handle broke off, along with the side near the handle. At least it was empty at the time.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@debluetailfly That probably was a great piece for cooking. Too bad it broke. Thanks for the note.

  • @fearfeasog
    @fearfeasog 3 місяці тому

    How do you do dishes at camp? Does it vary from place to place? Love your setup!

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@fearfeasog First, we try to cook, eat, and clean up before dark (when raccoons come out) Eva usually washes dishes on the camp picnic table in warm water in one of our cook pots heated on the stove or campfire - usually a 4-quart enamelware pot. I usually rinse the dishes by pouring cold water over them and catching the sudsey water in a grey water bucket. Then I dry and put them away while Eva cleans the table and gets the garbage ready. We usually discard the garbage on the way to the shower house. Thanks for the note.

  • @SMafam5
    @SMafam5 3 місяці тому

    Best tips ever! (Many were an idea in my head for a future segment!) I also prefer nesting needed pots rather than collapsible silicone (STS). A collapsible sink is about the only folding silicone I want to fight with.😅🤣 And still amazing to me is that the can opener is not on all camp essential lists. I would also suggest the rollercam tighteners for holding down shelters. And glow in the dark/reflective rope.

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@SMafam5 Thanks for the note. It helped to make today much nicer. I like your suggestions. I’ve been thinking about guyline tightners for some time but haven’t come up with a method I like. Take care.

  • @kathleenelaine9833
    @kathleenelaine9833 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for your expertise! Discovered you and your family several years ago. I have been camping since the 70s! I like how you reference what you used to do and the benefits of what you learned and what you do now. I am always surprised when I discover a tip you advise that I have learned the hard way also! I have a lot of history with tents, tables, chairs, organizing, and setup! But, I still have discovered 2 important things from you: that I learned what you describe and I redid my setup to better suit my needs and there are still things I can learn and do better even after 50 years! You mention weight and packing. Very important. So conscious of how I pack and if what I pack will serve its purpose. Less is more! Because of you, I expanded my camp kitchen concept. Now use my screened canopy for a kitchen area instead of the picnic table. TY! Game changer! In 1970, I learned how to pack my coolers for a long stay for a family of 10 in desert heat. Meal planning & ice blocks. Would love to see you describe what you do. Do you have a video for that? Thanks again, you & your wife are awesome ❤

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 3 місяці тому

      @@kathleenelaine9833 Thanks for the note Kathleene. It’s nice to hear from older veteran campers. Sometimes younger campers have heard other things and have to make a lot of mistakes before they accept good tips. Hop you have many more fun trips.

  • @brent1387
    @brent1387 4 місяці тому

    Enjoyed the video Frazier!!! Great gear tips for sure….Hope you are doing well…Brent…

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 4 місяці тому

      @@brent1387 Brent. It’s been a long time. How have you been doing? We only tried one camping trip this year and had to cut it short. I just don’t have the strength to do simple camping chores that never seemed to require much effort before.

    • @brent1387
      @brent1387 4 місяці тому

      @@moderntentcamping I understand your situation, same for me!! I will be going on a tent camping trip in a couple weeks along the north shore of Lake Superior. I will go with my youngest son he is in his twenties now. So I will be the driver and cook and he will be the muscle with the tent, set up take down etc. Hello to your wife. Keep walking for your lungs and to keep your legs strong. Take care.

  • @ursrohrbach4583
    @ursrohrbach4583 4 місяці тому

    Wow, what for a great helpful Camping 🏕 Video! Thanks a lot. ❤

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 4 місяці тому

      @@ursrohrbach4583 Thanks for your note. It makes me happy to hear that my videos are helpful.

  • @BillAnderton-d8v
    @BillAnderton-d8v 4 місяці тому

    I got the 32oz pathfinder pot and the 64 fire box billy pot

    • @moderntentcamping
      @moderntentcamping 4 місяці тому

      @@BillAnderton-d8v How do you like them? Do the next together?