21 Classic Camping Tips From Field & Stream.
For 35 years, in each issue of Field & Stream, H.G.
“Tap” Tapply served up tidbits of hard-earned outdoor knowledge, in his extremely popular “Tap’s Tips” column.
—The Editors Here’s an outdoor cooking trick every camp chef should know: When the coals of a hardwood or briquet fire burst into flame, sprinkle a handful of common table salt over the fire.
The salt will prevent the flames from flaring up and scorching the food.
The antiseptic solution named after Sir Joseph Lister, and used to cure the bad breath your best friend won’t tell you about, also serves as a surprisingly effective insect repellent, especially for black flies.
In most cases, it relieves discomfort, too.
Breaking in a new pair of boots?
Carry a tube of hobby cement, and if you start to develop a heel blister, daub the spot with a couple coats of cement.
It will dry hard and smooth enough to protect the skin from further chafing.
For 35 years, in each issue of Field & Stream, H.G. “Tap” Tapply served up tidbits of hard-earned outdoor knowledge, in his extremely popular “Tap’s Tips” column. He covered most everything hunting and fishing, and now, more than 30 years since his retirement, in 1985, he remains a favorite among longtime readers of the magazine. Here, we’ve compiled 21 tips that—although published in the ’60s—are sure to prove useful on your next camping trip or big adventure. —The Editors
Here’s an outdoor cooking trick every camp chef should know: When the coals of a hardwood or briquet fire burst into flame, sprinkle a handful of common table salt over the fire. The salt will prevent the flames from flaring up and scorching the food.
The antiseptic solution named after Sir Joseph Lister, and used to cure the bad breath your best friend won’t tell you about, also serves as a…
