Once the warm weather rolls around I get tired of carrying my regular EDC (Everyday Carry). As much as I love my big hard use folders like the Benchmade Contegoand the Spyderco Manix 2 XLthey just don’t ride well in a nice pair of cotton shorts. A full size multi-tool like the Leatherman Charge TTibecomes […]
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Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler is a great dessert to make while camping or when practicing your off-grid cooking skills. This particular recipe is very easy and can be made entirely with canned and dry goods if you are looking to add to your food storage ideas. Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler I’ll admit that I’m the […]
How I Preserve Food: Fermentation
The Forgotten Preservation Method Fermentation is one of Man’s oldest methods of food preservation, and in the modern era of factory food it is slowly being relegated to a purely artisinal role. But for the Homesteader/Prepper who takes the time to learn the ancients secrets, fermentation can be come a valuable tool. Fermentation helped to […]
Benchmade Contego 810 Review
Benchmade Contego Review If you have been reading The Backyard Pioneer for any length of time you know that I have a bit of a problem when it comes to things made of steel that are sharp and pointy. So it should come of no surprise that a Benchmade Contego 810 followed me home […]
Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings
Next time you are camping and you really want to ratchet the level of food up give our Dutch Oven Chicken And Dumplings a try. Your fellow campers will be floored at what you can prepare with one pot and some hot coals! Camp Chef Dutch Ovens Are Available On Amazon Dutch Oven Chicken And […]





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