Winter Wonderland - HAH!?!
January/February 2007
Welcome to 2007!
Here we are, well into the winter of 2006-2007. In the Northeast we’re in the middle of a serious cold snap; but no snow seems to be willing to coat the Big Apple city, where Birdseye is based. It would be nice to actually HAVE some evidence of winter, other than the frigid air surrounding us. So much for the feel of winter camping. Anyway, I digress… Here at Birdseye Outdoor, our focus is on you, the customer. If you need a special seasonal item your local supply store has left behind… by shifting into their spring line, please check with us to see if we stock it. If you don’t see it, please drop an email to our customer service department and we’ll see if we can get it from our suppliers for you. We pride ourselves on our customer service and attention to customer requests.
2007 Expansion to Come!
Well we are coming up on the 1 year anniversary of this online adventure and in preparation, we will be revamping the inventory we keep in each category to both suit our supply and the demands of our customers. Check back often to see how we change and improve to help you find the quality gear you need at prices you can afford. If you don’t see something you need and would like to see if our “price is right” send us an email and we’ll see if we can get it for you!
February’s Camper Cooking Tips
No matter how long you’ve been venturing into the woods, there are always some new tips you can find that help you to feed yourself and your crew better along the way.Here are some pointers on setting up your camp kitchen, selecting your cooking gear and utensils, and making life easier for you, the camp chef. Cooking can be a simple process, hot water for instant oatmeal or hot dogs on a stick; or you can push the field gourmet envelope with fresh goodies baked over an open fire, or a handmade oven stack. Whether you fancy yourself the “Emeril” of the forest or just a short order camp cook, hopefully these tips will help you.
-Always bring extra matches; Preferably waterproof. Some might prefer the non-safety type so they can strike anywhere.
-Plan a simple and filling menu. Less ingredients and ample supply designed to fuel your crew is preferable.
-Write down a menu checklist for your entire trip… you don’t want to leave that all important spice ingredient behind!
-Measure, combine and label each meal’s dry ingredients (by cooking step of course) in heavy-duty Ziploc bags prior to packing. This speeds up your cook time.
-Bring a grate to put over the fire. Not every campsite will have a grill or one that suits your cooking needs.
-Purchase a dish set, silverware, dishpan, washrag, towels, and soap just for your camping trips and keep them in a plastic container. Pre-packing is always a help.
-Purchase a quality camp stove, with at least two burners (for campground or group cooking). Propane stoves are easiest to use (but you have to discard on site or carry out the cylinders), while white gas stoves produce more heat (but you need to carry the liquid fuel with you).
-Pre-cooked meals that travel well in a cooler will save a lot of time, especially on the first night of your trip. Meats, especially, will last longer in the cooler than raw.
-Pack small amounts of cooking supplies. It will save quite a bit of packing space.
-Carry instant or dried soups to serve with meals on cold or rainy days.
- Use block ice in your cooler since it will last longer than cubes.
-Make your cookout a family or group activity. Bring along food that everyone can participate in cooking: like hotdogs on a sharpened stick or even potatoes that the kids can help peel. Don’t forget the marshmallows and "s'mores."
-Use aluminum foil and make packet meals. Wrap sliced potatoes, onions, carrots, zucchini, salt & pepper, and some butter, seal the ends well, and lay it on the grill to roast. Simple veggies done to perfection!
-Bring a hand crank can opener.
-Buy a sponge that has a scrubber on one side, to make washing pots and dishes easier.
-A coffee percolator with the glass bulb on top works great on the stove or fire. Fresh brewed coffee and camping are old companions. Make sure the size of the pot matches the number of coffee drinkers … more is always better!!
-A pocketknife corkscrew is not a good substitute for a real one. Bring the real thing if you plan to have wine!
-Get a very small plastic cutting board. Picnic tables are notoriously dirty, and they won't last long if everyone uses them for a cutting board.
-Put your dish-soap in a very small bottle with just enough for your trip.
-Make sure your cooler clasp is secure, or use a strap to hold it shut and prevent animals from getting inside.
-Freeze your meat before packing and it will last longer.
Get a set of camp specific cooking knives in a case for easy carrying.
-Plastic measuring cups are fine, but metal won't melt if inadvertently left near the fire.
-Make sure you have a few potholders and an oven mitt to handle the cookware around the campfire.
Our January Contest Winner
We have taken a few months off from both composing this email and running our monthly contest. The current prize of a Rayovac flashlight will be given out for to a January winner shortly… stay tuned for the results! To those who have not entered February’s drawing yet, please feel free to do so now! Tell your friends as well and spread the luck!
Feedback
As a reminder, we have added a Feedback page for our customers/browsers to let us know what’s been working, what looks good, or what they would like to see on the site. Please feel free to send us as much feedback as you like. Any comments or criticism would be appreciated. We want to know how to improve and be a better service to our customers. Your input would be greatly appreciated… and the “free gift for a suggestion” still stands.
Please come on in and browse the site:
Our Store
Product Focus
Coleman Exponent Backpacker Cook Kit
• Made of lightweight stainless steel
• Even heat distribution
• Long-lasting trouble-free performance
• Swing-out handles on fry pans
• Folding bail handles on pots lock into position for stable use and easy pouring
• Fry pans also serve as lids for pots
• 2 sporks
• 2 5.5" plates
• 8 oz cup
• 16 oz bowl
• 1.0 qt frypan
• 1.5 qt pot
• Wind screen
• Nylon stuff sack
Retail Price: $49.99
Our Price: $41.99
Product SKU: 8553A488
Find it Here!! Backpacker Cook Kit
Be A Good Outdoor Steward
We here at Birdseye Outdoor Supply hope that you will join us in learning more about how to enjoy the great outdoors safely and to disturb as little as possible of the natural surroundings we trek through. Please visit Leave No Trace to learn how!
Be sure to check out the great values on camping equipment we have in our partner store on eBay; click on the link below to visit and save:
Birdseye Outdoor Supply on eBay
If you have any questions, please email us at: webmaster
Here we are, well into the winter of 2006-2007. In the Northeast we’re in the middle of a serious cold snap; but no snow seems to be willing to coat the Big Apple city, where Birdseye is based. It would be nice to actually HAVE some evidence of winter, other than the frigid air surrounding us. So much for the feel of winter camping. Anyway, I digress… Here at Birdseye Outdoor, our focus is on you, the customer. If you need a special seasonal item your local supply store has left behind… by shifting into their spring line, please check with us to see if we stock it. If you don’t see it, please drop an email to our customer service department and we’ll see if we can get it from our suppliers for you. We pride ourselves on our customer service and attention to customer requests.
2007 Expansion to Come!
Well we are coming up on the 1 year anniversary of this online adventure and in preparation, we will be revamping the inventory we keep in each category to both suit our supply and the demands of our customers. Check back often to see how we change and improve to help you find the quality gear you need at prices you can afford. If you don’t see something you need and would like to see if our “price is right” send us an email and we’ll see if we can get it for you!
February’s Camper Cooking Tips
No matter how long you’ve been venturing into the woods, there are always some new tips you can find that help you to feed yourself and your crew better along the way.Here are some pointers on setting up your camp kitchen, selecting your cooking gear and utensils, and making life easier for you, the camp chef. Cooking can be a simple process, hot water for instant oatmeal or hot dogs on a stick; or you can push the field gourmet envelope with fresh goodies baked over an open fire, or a handmade oven stack. Whether you fancy yourself the “Emeril” of the forest or just a short order camp cook, hopefully these tips will help you.
-Always bring extra matches; Preferably waterproof. Some might prefer the non-safety type so they can strike anywhere.
-Plan a simple and filling menu. Less ingredients and ample supply designed to fuel your crew is preferable.
-Write down a menu checklist for your entire trip… you don’t want to leave that all important spice ingredient behind!
-Measure, combine and label each meal’s dry ingredients (by cooking step of course) in heavy-duty Ziploc bags prior to packing. This speeds up your cook time.
-Bring a grate to put over the fire. Not every campsite will have a grill or one that suits your cooking needs.
-Purchase a dish set, silverware, dishpan, washrag, towels, and soap just for your camping trips and keep them in a plastic container. Pre-packing is always a help.
-Purchase a quality camp stove, with at least two burners (for campground or group cooking). Propane stoves are easiest to use (but you have to discard on site or carry out the cylinders), while white gas stoves produce more heat (but you need to carry the liquid fuel with you).
-Pre-cooked meals that travel well in a cooler will save a lot of time, especially on the first night of your trip. Meats, especially, will last longer in the cooler than raw.
-Pack small amounts of cooking supplies. It will save quite a bit of packing space.
-Carry instant or dried soups to serve with meals on cold or rainy days.
- Use block ice in your cooler since it will last longer than cubes.
-Make your cookout a family or group activity. Bring along food that everyone can participate in cooking: like hotdogs on a sharpened stick or even potatoes that the kids can help peel. Don’t forget the marshmallows and "s'mores."
-Use aluminum foil and make packet meals. Wrap sliced potatoes, onions, carrots, zucchini, salt & pepper, and some butter, seal the ends well, and lay it on the grill to roast. Simple veggies done to perfection!
-Bring a hand crank can opener.
-Buy a sponge that has a scrubber on one side, to make washing pots and dishes easier.
-A coffee percolator with the glass bulb on top works great on the stove or fire. Fresh brewed coffee and camping are old companions. Make sure the size of the pot matches the number of coffee drinkers … more is always better!!
-A pocketknife corkscrew is not a good substitute for a real one. Bring the real thing if you plan to have wine!
-Get a very small plastic cutting board. Picnic tables are notoriously dirty, and they won't last long if everyone uses them for a cutting board.
-Put your dish-soap in a very small bottle with just enough for your trip.
-Make sure your cooler clasp is secure, or use a strap to hold it shut and prevent animals from getting inside.
-Freeze your meat before packing and it will last longer.
Get a set of camp specific cooking knives in a case for easy carrying.
-Plastic measuring cups are fine, but metal won't melt if inadvertently left near the fire.
-Make sure you have a few potholders and an oven mitt to handle the cookware around the campfire.
Our January Contest Winner
We have taken a few months off from both composing this email and running our monthly contest. The current prize of a Rayovac flashlight will be given out for to a January winner shortly… stay tuned for the results! To those who have not entered February’s drawing yet, please feel free to do so now! Tell your friends as well and spread the luck!
Feedback
As a reminder, we have added a Feedback page for our customers/browsers to let us know what’s been working, what looks good, or what they would like to see on the site. Please feel free to send us as much feedback as you like. Any comments or criticism would be appreciated. We want to know how to improve and be a better service to our customers. Your input would be greatly appreciated… and the “free gift for a suggestion” still stands.
Please come on in and browse the site:
Our Store
Product Focus
Coleman Exponent Backpacker Cook Kit
• Made of lightweight stainless steel
• Even heat distribution
• Long-lasting trouble-free performance
• Swing-out handles on fry pans
• Folding bail handles on pots lock into position for stable use and easy pouring
• Fry pans also serve as lids for pots
• 2 sporks
• 2 5.5" plates
• 8 oz cup
• 16 oz bowl
• 1.0 qt frypan
• 1.5 qt pot
• Wind screen
• Nylon stuff sack
Retail Price: $49.99
Our Price: $41.99
Product SKU: 8553A488
Find it Here!! Backpacker Cook Kit
Be A Good Outdoor Steward
We here at Birdseye Outdoor Supply hope that you will join us in learning more about how to enjoy the great outdoors safely and to disturb as little as possible of the natural surroundings we trek through. Please visit Leave No Trace to learn how!
Be sure to check out the great values on camping equipment we have in our partner store on eBay; click on the link below to visit and save:
Birdseye Outdoor Supply on eBay
If you have any questions, please email us at: webmaster
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