Cast Iron is the best, fry, bake, open fire, coals, you name it. As a side note I wouldn't ever put soap in it, you want to keep it seasoned... I have a Lodge and like it, takes some seasoning even though its pre-seasoned, but it cooks well.
Looks good Zues, and I know it is good good because I had it at your house the other night! You guys should give this one a try, well worth it, very nice flavors!
I would determine how many calories per day you actually need and then start your meal planning. Much easier that way IMO. I also like dehydrating my own meals, spaghetti with venison sauce dehydrated well, just add boiling water in camp and wrap in a beanie, re-hydrates in 10-15 minutes. If you...
For the rain gear I hunted in a marmot precip jacket. I liked it and used it in 3 days of on and off rain, with one heavy sustained downpour. This jacket help up well and kept me dry. For me the best feature of this jacket is its light weight and ability to fold down small. It tucks into my pack...
So after a close call with the bear we settled back into glass, it was slow to say the best. We were both beat at this point (late day 4), and we agreed that we would hunt the rest of the next day and then head home. The next day was uneventful and we packed out a bit bummed, but happy to have...
Shelter: Rei Passage II. I took this and just used the fly as my shelter. I pitched it with my trekking poles and it worked great. Alot more room than the tent normally has, held up great in the rain, and had room for 2 or room for 1 and gear. I liked the floor less as well. I have had this tent...
Here is camp.
We set up on the ridge looking across to another ridge and down into a nice draw.
This is where it got exciting. That first night at the new camp I spotted a deer about a mile away, not sure what it was but we both liked to think it was that big fella, it fed around in an...
I am going to be posting a long winded picture heavy recap of my season thus far. I will say what gear worked for me and what I would change, etc. This season started out with California deer and bear archery tags and a planned 7 day trip with my little brother (Zues on here). He had an...
My dad had his shoulder done. And I have had a few surgery recoveries of my own, would just get a good PT and do exactly what they tell you, especially your home exercises with the therabands and such. Stay ahead of your pain and be realistic. Just my 2 cents