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      The number of coals used to heat a Dutch oven can be adjusted to obtain certain temperatures.

      Placing the coals

      If you are using a 12" Dutch oven with approximately 24 coals, use the following guidelines for positioning them for the cooking temperature you need:

      To sauté, fry or boil: Spread all coals underneath the pot (12 to 16 coals may be enough).

      To simmer or stew: Spread about 16 coals underneath the pot and 8 coals on the lid (⅔ bottom and ⅓ top). Allow the coals to burn for 1 to 1½ hours before replenishing.

      To roast: Make a cooking ring with about 12 coals underneath the pot and 12 coals on the lid (½ bottom and ½ top). Replenish the coals after 30 to 45 minutes or as needed.

      To bake: Make a cooking ring with about 8 coals underneath the pot and 16 coals on the lid (⅓ bottom and ⅔top). Replenish the coals after 30 to 45 minutes or as needed.

Camping Essentials

      While camping, there’s nothing worse than realizing you forgot something important at home, and it’s not always easy to run out to a nearby store to pick up what you need. To avoid

      Personal/shelter basics

      First aid kit (suggestions below for a basic kit)

      Personal medications

      Bandages

      Ibuprofen

      Burn gel

      Anti-itch cream

      Ointment

      Baby powder

      Clothing (go for clothes you can layer; i.e. wool socks, moisture-wicking clothing, etc.)

      Boots or trail shoes

      Camp footwear (i.e. sandals)

      Rain gear

      Laundry bag

      Towels

      Travel-size soap/shampoo

      Hygiene basics (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine products, etc.)

      Sunglasses

      Sunblock/hat

      Toilet paper (enclosed in a plastic zip-lock baggie)

      Bug repellant

      Notebook and pen/pencil

      Books

      Tent (with footprint and rainfly)

      Sleeping bags, pillows, air mattress (and repair kit), blankets, etc.

      Games (cards, board games, etc.)

      Water bottles/jugs (one per person) this problem, make a list of everything you need to pack. Below are some of the more essential items. Photocopy this page before a trip and add to it as needed.

      Safety/navigation basics

      Watch

      Knife/hatchet

      Flashlights or headlamps (with extra batteries)

      Lanterns/candles

      Whistles

      Matches or lighter

      Map

      Cell/satellite phone