Step Back in the Past and Vintage Camp

Vintage Camping 

Sometimes we can get caught up in the newest best and biggest rig to get us out there in the wilderness.  We want to make sure that we have today's luxuries when we decide to hit the road and travel to the country.  However, if we take a step back we will see that we do not always need all the modern gear. 

If I look at the way my grandparents stated camping it amazes me.  It is very interesting to look at old photos and see the contraptions that they used to make their lives easier.  The same tools and supplies they used will work for us today we just need to slow down just a bit.

So if we continue to look back and step out of our trailer that has the propane stove for cooking we would  have used a campfire.  You cannot use today's modern skillets for cooking over a campfire because they would melt. Instead you will be using a cast iron skillet that can be placed right on the coals or on top of the grate.   Cooking on a cast iron skillet is actually amazing and will give your food great taste. 

Now we will get on to the subject of coffee because it is an essential part of any campers day. If you need a fresh brew their is nothing tastier then a cowboy kettle otherwise know as a coffee press.  In the morning start your campfire and place this on the grate and wait until you see steam come out and waa laa yummy fresh hot coffee.

Then we will decide that we will need some more wood for our campfire later on tonight but we will be leaving the chainsaw at home so we will pick up that handy ax.  Splitting or cutting wood from a downed tree is super easy once you get the hang of it...use caution but it works.

Having a day backpack is essential when hiking or going some distance from your campsite. It is always important to have some type of first aid kit in your pack along with some hydration.  So why not use a canteen.  Canteens can still be found today instead of using a plastic water bottle.  You will find that placing some ice cubes inside will keep the water cold for a long time.

Not that you have some ideas of how to step back and slow down you all have fun out there using vintage camping items.