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I thought it was a takoyaki pan (Japanese octopus balls) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takoyaki :chowtime:

You can also get parchment paper liners for DO from places like Walmart. I first saw those mentioned on Joanne's camp cooking forum. I have a pack, though I've only used one.

Biscuits (or scones) are a good starting point. While camping I often use a mix, which just requires adding water. They can be rolled and cut, but I usually just pour the dough in the oven, and score it, giving scone like wedges. Biscuits have a enough fat, so they don't stick much (nice in a...

With many of the baking recipes, the heat from the coals on top is important. In fact the directions usually call for more coals on top. In part that's because heat rises. But without the heat radiating down from the lid, your cake or biscuits will cook more like dumplings. They will cook...

couldn't you find a cast iron display rack? Or at least wrought iron?

another Rokon thread (5 pages long) http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=750

Yea, I got the chicken fryer in the mid 70s.

You have to pay attention to context to know what a person means by Dutch Oven. On a cooking forum the term is likely to mean a high priced enameled pot from France, or any heavy duty covered pot suitable for braising in the oven. Some use the term 'camp oven' to refer to one that has the lip...

'bit more steel' and 'lighter' don't go together. :)

The full thickness air mattresses (5") usually have a large (1" diameter) dump valve, so they deflate pretty quickly. I prefer the deluxe Intex models, especially ones that come with their own 12v pump. I like to inflate the mattress in the tent using a 12v battery pack. The one time I got a...

A '4 person' tent has enough floor space for a full (double) size air mattress, with space along the sides for some gear. For sleeping that is enough space for two people. Most of my other camp activities take place in a good size vestibule or under a tarp over the camp table. Beware that the...

Here's a segment from Oregon Field Guide about forest surveyors, old and new. http://www.opb.org/programs/ofg/segments/view/1740 The new surveyors are finding the benchmarks placed by the old. The new are using GPS to check the position of benchmarks that were placed with the aid of solar...

I plan for a quart and half of drinking and cooking water per person per day. Dishwashing and personal hygiene are extra.

I've had a Kelty Sunshade for a number of years. This is a 3 leg design, and quite stable in wind. That is staked down. Otherwise it can turn turtle. But it has a couple of disadvantages. The fiberglass poles are heavy, and the external joints get hung up on the fabric sleeves. And the...

Esbit fuel tabs are also popular with ounce pinching backpackers. Here's a titanium 'stove' for Esbit http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/titanium-esbit-wing-stove.html

Mine is the MaxCold 36, a 24 qt size. I keep it all the time in the footwell behind the front seats - both when camping and grocery shopping. It is also small enough to keep inside, when the car is setup for camping. That's means no cooler outside at night.

By the way, Google maps streetview is available for the Dempster and most of the roads in the Yukon.

The longest leg without fuel on the Dempster is north to Eagle Plain, about 230 miles. Since aren't any side trips to speak of, most people would not need extra fuel on that road. As I noted, the speeds on that road optimal for gas mileage.

When I lived in Chicago, I drove to Kansas City (MO) to have my Wildernest installed (in 1988). It wasn't at a factory, but I think the dealer had close connections with Guidon. It was 1000 mile round trip, in about 24hrs, with a couple of rest area naps.

Good quality gravel like the Dempster seemed to be optimal for gas mileage - steady driving at the low end of overdrive.