Scout's Backpacking Cookbook Paperback – Illustrated, 20 March 2012

If you are a scout leader buy this book and plan your first trip. The introduction is excellent for the boys, explaining in concise language how to prepare and execute backpacking meals. The book even includes step by step instructions on how to prepare your first meal. There is a good portion of recipes that require drying equipment but not that many that you are limited. The book is more of an instruction guide with suggestions and tips on how to prepare rather than a list of ingredients and how to put them together. I have a trip planned in two weeks and plan to test out several of the recipes on the trip. I will update once I get back.I have not been able to locate the NIDO powder at any specialty stores near me but have found it here at Amazon Nestle Nido Instant Dry Whole Milk, 12.6oz - Pack of 2 Cans It's been several months and a couple of trips on the AT later.I have field tested many of the recipes and I have to say they are excellent. The directions are spot on and I have my son who is a webelo looking to the book to prepare the next meals when we are hiking. When we get home he tells mom that the food was excellent. I have also purchased the companion Dutch oven book and have receive rave reviews for the jambalaya. Nestle Nido Instant Dry Whole Milk, 12.6oz - Pack of 2 Cans

Camping was always car camping, where you could cook better than at home - yes you can, everything tastes better outdoors - or limited backpacking whereby freeze-dried ready-meals were the option.This book is a great intro, and continuing education into how to prep and then cook on the trail, which has its own set of challenges i.e. carting the yeti cooler 10 miles in the woods. The principles are well expalined and the recipes easy to follow.A great book for Scouts, and anyone else, who wants to go further into the woods, and rely less on unhealthy premade meals

There are some great recipes to try as described. There are also recipes that I will experiment with (as many chefs do :-) For example, some of the recipes rehydrate by boiling water in a pot, adding the ingredients and then simmering. I'd like to try using the vacuum pack bags I package meals in and pouring boiling water into them (approved by the manufacturer) and then placing them in a cozy to heat and rehydrate. This would add to preparation time, BUT cut down on fuel consumption and the amount of dishes to wash! That said there are some great recipes, good directions, and a sprinkle of humor as well in some of the descriptions. Great book!

Several simple recipes and old standbys but also some good selections. Like most cookbooks, a recipe is just a starting place. The trickiest part is using the recipes to inspire the scouts to tastier cooking and meal preparation. So good so far.

When my son brings this book to his troop meeting when they plan meals for their hike it gets passed from patrol to patrol. He gets tickled. He loves this book and it has helped him a lot. I love this book as well so I know what to get a the store because he gets choosen as grub master a lot noe that he has this book.