Organizing Our Camp Pantry

[@karenkirschner9352]

Let me get this straight.....my favorite science teacher has a channel devoted to camp/trail cooking??? YAY!!!! I'm so looking forward to this!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Sounds great! Thank you!

[@lisagoldberg5178]

You may already have one, but as a fellow "preparer", I just wanted to mention the importance of an emergency locator beacon. You never know what could happen in the outdoors. Especially, during the dryer months of the year. The Sherpa is a great addition for your setup. Happy Trails!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Such a good reminder! Thank you so much, Lisa. We will absolutely do that.

[@carolynsinyard1306]

Thank you for sharing all of these organization tips for camping. You have taught me how to prep the correct way.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Glad to help!

[@pamt3915]

I don’t camp or own a freeze dryer, but I’m finding useful tips for grid down situations or emergencies. The Sherpa could easily be used for evacuations or grid failures & use the clear label holder to list contents. A supply of clothing, toiletries (including toilet paper & bathing supplies), a food supply with eating utensils/plates/bowls/napkins & the 4th bag for possible misc. items including important documents. During an evacuation or emergency, the bags are conveniently stored together & can easily be grabbed to go.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Now that is a great idea that I hadn't thought of! Thanks for sharing.

[@donnamullins2089]

Love the new intro. Beautiful photos and video.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks so much!

[@chefevilee9377]

Oh this is great I love that Sherpa! My husband is so funny. We’ve been married for like 24 years and together like 26 so I know most of the time exactly what he’s asking. So he asked “what’s up with these people”? Meaning you and Jim. I answered “. He stated “that makes sense’.😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@chefevilee9377]

I told him that I know you are a scientist and I think you’re both professors. Remove that part from my comment lol

[@trailgrazers3690]

Love it!! Yes, we are both professors, but Jim is retired now.

[@stephaniephouotrides2435]

👍

[@woodsie5796]

It all may change the more you continue your journeys. It did for me so many years ago. You may find that you can go without a stove and switch to a hiking-type stove to heat water. A lot of things ended up being left behind just to make things easier for set up. Some things were NEVER kept behind; first aid kit, fire extinguisher, one pot, toilet paper, water, food (but we found that we were only eating once a day and that changed too). I cooked over fire instead of stove. Great stuff! You keep on keep'n on! Blessings and safe journeys!🥰

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks so much and your ideas really make sense. While I love to have everything I need at my fingertips, there is a down side to having to pack and then unpack so much. I am sure you are right!

[@sandrakennedy4877]

Rofl I am sorry I had to laugh when you brought out the Sherpa, all I could think of was "she still has gadgets", glad I found this "other channel". Enjoy your trip, stay safe, and have fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@trailgrazers3690]

😁. Yes, I would be lost without my gadgets! LOL!

[@maxibake9323]

That's a Brilliant Sherpa, you can get so much in it, & the tabkd top too. I would put something like Tin Foil, Cling Film, Kebab Skewers, or some other Long things like that in the big Zip Pocket on the Back of the Sherpa. Or maybe even a First Aid Kit. TFS TG, take care everyone. ❤🙂🐶

[@trailgrazers3690]

Great ideas. Thanks.

[@maxibake9323]

@@trailgrazers3690 👍🤗❤🙂🐶

[@pnenegal2982]

❤️😊

[@Lulu-he9dp]

Love that organized Camp Chef Sherpa. You have such great tips even if we can't go camping the way you do, we could use the info for emergency living. Thank you!

[@trailgrazers3690]

That is good to hear. Thank you for sharing.

[@pamharkins4601]

And I do love how organized you are, this channel is really great! Nothing like it !

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you so much!

[@ts7844]

You two are the best. The sheer amount of knowledge and expertise you share is fantastic and I want to say that I appreciate it so much. Thanks again, Tim

[@trailgrazers3690]

Wow, thank you! We really appreciate that.

[@terryjones8827]

You two make me smile. Happy trails. Absolutely love Rose Red. Found your channel last summer. Have learned so much about canning.

[@trailgrazers3690]

So glad you found us last year. Thanks for checking out our new channel.

[@Playitagaindian]

I love my Camp Chef Sherpa! I keep wash items in the blue, coffee/tea in yellow, utensils in the red, and plates/utensils and napkins in the green. Holds a ton. I pack some levelers for the legs-gotta make sure that stove is level! Enjoying your new channel. 👍🏻

[@trailgrazers3690]

Sounds great! Thanks for the tip about the levelers--great idea.

[@marianeudorf7524]

🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@tracyprice2814]

I am not a camper, but I do love four wheeling! You are an amazing teacher of all things canning and camping. I have learned so much from your videos thank you!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks so much!

[@lailingngan1828]

Dear Pam, thank you for your amazing generosity of time, experiences, and resources with all of us. I’m retired and has been learning all sorts of things on KZbin. I came across your channel by chance and have been watching them continuously. You are a Renaissance Woman. You are knowledgeable and conversant in many fields. You are down to earth and has common sense. I feel grateful and am truly privileged to sit at your feet. I am learning a lot and have started preparing for food storage. I want to be self-sufficient. I will be watching your videos and search for others that you have previously made. I do have a practical question. On two videos, you mentioned the name of the sanitizing spray you use for your counter,but I did not catch it either time. Can you please repeat this information again? Thank you very much. Lai Ling

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you so much for your kind words. The sanitizer I use is on Amazon--I will put it in our store so you can easily link to it if you like. It is called Steramine and I really love it!

[@DeeDeeDIY]

Well done! You are a person after my heart...organized and hard working.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you--I appreciate that.

[@kjnz2804]

Very nice set up.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks!

[@mattrobinson113]

Love your new channel!!!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you so much.

[@marygallagher3428]

Great gear!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks!

[@viperjock42]

Thanks for the wonderful demo and walkthrough of the Sherpa. You mentioned packing your cast-iron set, but I was hoping you might give some more details on how to pack and transport the cast-iron pans.

[@trailgrazers3690]

I usually put towels between them and nest them as much as possible and transport them in a cardboard box. Very simple.

[@MQ-cw9qx]

I love the Sherpa. What a great way to be on top of things.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you. I was so happy when I found it--perfect for our needs.

[@virginiapierce4055]

We have been “camping” in our rv for over 34 years so I’m spoiled to having everything I need in the motorhome or travel trailer. Looking forward to spending the month of September at a Corp campground only 20 minutes from home. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for meals as we cook a lot too.

[@trailgrazers3690]

That is wonderful--you are the true experts!

[@jaha5761]

I just love the name! Camping is not likely to be a lifestyle feature for me, but your ideas are great for stocking Hurricane Buckets. I'll just hang out for the food.

[@trailgrazers3690]

That is a great reason to hang out! Love having you along!

[@nancymcdaniel4733]

Congrats to both of you! I really enjoy watching your videos. Do you have links to share for the kitchen knives and the set of dishes?

[@trailgrazers3690]

I will start making a list.

[@susang.6670]

I absolutely love your new channel! I've been a fan for a long time and you just keep getting better. 🤗👍❤

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you so much!

[@danbev8542]

Goodness! That Sherpa is cool! As a loooong time camper, my stuff evolved. I used to have a big kitchen box that I designed, but found it to be awfully cumbersome. I took a nylon gym bag (about the size of a carry-on) for my food bag. I nested my 10” cast iron skillet with a Farberware 5 qt stockpot, and a small nesting camping set of 2 small pans. Eventually, I settled on Corelle plates & bowls, because l don’t like paper or plastic. A couple of large mugs, a Melitta coffee funnel & filters, a wooden spoon, a pancake turner, a whisk, a knife, salt & pepper, cinnamon, a few herbs…it works great and is easy to carry. Since we were car camping, we used big canvas bags for food items. Your Stanley food cooker would be a great addition to the equipment! We have an old green Coleman stove & a stand for it, but I often set it on the end of the picnic table. Having a tent you can stand up in is very important now that we are a bit older! We haven’t been camping for awhile…perhaps if we got a bed like yours…

[@oldtimerlee8820]

As campers for many years, we pared down considerably as we learned what we actually needed. Not only does it save space, it just makes life easier when extra stuff always seems to be in the way. I don't like plastic either, and especially when it comes to silverware. An inexpensive set of stainless can last a lifetime of eating meals on the trail.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Lots of different ways to camp, for sure! Thanks for sharing.

[@danbev8542]

@@oldtimerlee8820. I like your paring down comments. We tried stainless plates, but found them too cold - or too hot to the touch! Ours are now cat food plates! We are all different in what we consider valuable to bring. Also, our needs can change with varying circumstances…new health issues, for example.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

@@danbev8542 Same thing with enamelware plates, cups & such. We had a set of Melamine in our camper. Depending on the circumstances, we've used paper plates waxed /parchment paper and bowls from frozen steamer meals. Even a brown paper bag can the the "plate" for some meals.

[@danbev8542]

@@oldtimerlee8820 Yup! Make do, and figure out new ways. One huge difference between my family and Dr Pam’s is we now travel in a Honda CR-V - waaay smaller than the Professor’s camper! Our biggest vehicle in the old days with kids, was a mini van. We loaded at least 2 canoes and bikes on top.

[@Sonya60andlearning]

I just find this channel, live the other channel as well. Great ideas, organizing is a priority. I think over time you may carry less to organize. Travel light and often.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@susanmcadam1700]

We camp with a midsize truck, a tent, and a dog. We have just enough cookware, cutlery, and dishes for the two of us. You have so many dishes for only two people. We have our planned meals, plus extra food and water. Am I missing something?

[@trailgrazers3690]

Not at all. I am an over-achiever!

[@AmandaWoolsey]

I’d watch a whole video where you cover all the spices!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Great idea! Thanks.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Great new channel! Amazing organization skills.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks and welcome!

[@carolynmoody9460]

Great video 👍 Blessings

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks so much!

[@peggy6126]

This is going to be serious fun!!! 😁

[@trailgrazers3690]

I hope so! Thanks for your confidence!

[@vikkisoderquist6013]

Hi Red and Jim! The Sherpa is well named and well stocked. I loved those mixing bowls, I've seen those at Costco. I like to be organized too. Great setup! Tfs. Please stay safe and sending hugs to you both! 💜😎

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you!

[@BostonBorn]

It would be amazing if you provided a link to som of the specialty camp items in each video. I’d love to hijack your setup for future reference. 💕

[@trailgrazers3690]

Coming up very soon.

[@UpthePottingShed]

Wow! I absolutely love that storage design. For years I've used a large hard plastic box and keep it packed so it contains everything we need for a road tent trip (It was repacked into a bag designed to carry golf clubs with enough room also for tent and chairs when we flew to the US from the UK to tour some national parks on a camp trip. We had literally everything we needed in that bag apart from the gas bottles we picked up from Walmart upon arrival). It works well because you don't need to worry too much when planning but it is quite a game fitting everything in a single box or bag and invariably the thing you want at any given time is at the bottom of the box. Fine if you camp for a few days in one spot but if you're moving on daily, a pain. Being well organised and well equipped is the difference between a great trip and an OK trip for us.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thanks for sharing! Very interesting.

[@danielletaylor994]

Love this new channel!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Yay! Thank you!

[@fastenuf]

Your organizational skills are right up my alley. If you have the space to take everything but the kitchen sink, then I say go for it. I love wheat grass dishes as well. Lightweight and sturdy!

[@trailgrazers3690]

Absolutely! I like the comforts while camping! Thank you.

[@rainwaterrefugehomestead2267]

I want a freeze dryer so bad!! Hopefully soon!

[@trailgrazers3690]

I hope so for you as well!

[@mimiashford5544]

EXCELLENT info!!! Which snap ware did you use for your baking bin? Can't find it on amazon.

[@terridiamond7862]

Love the intro music.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you!

[@katherinez9654]

My husband bought me a freeze dryer for our anniversary. I’ve been freezing everything that isn’t nailed down. My question is- How do you organize the things that you freeze dry? Your video was great today!😊

[@trailgrazers3690]

LOL! Love that you are having so much success with your freeze drying. We put our FD foods in 2-quart jars and keep them in the box. Then we organize the boxes by type--potatoes, meats, dairy, etc. Then we organize the boxes on sturdy shelves. We are in the process of trying to improve on that strategy as well. We still have to pull boxes off the shelves to look for the jar we want. I need to put some kind of label on each box listing what is inside. It is a work in process!

[@pamharkins4601]

You ought to consider getting some of these companies of things you like to sponsor you. All the time you put into this you should get something out of it !

[@trailgrazers3690]

We have thought about that and maybe will do that on this channel. We don't do that at all on RoseRed Homestead/

[@MaryWehmeier]

Pam where did you put the salt? Love your organization!

[@trailgrazers3690]

We put it with our food storage in the garage. But then I needed some so we brought it in the house where it sits at the moment!

[@JaniceCrowell]

I would love to have that stainless mixing bowl set. Can you post a link?

[@trailgrazers3690]

Hi Janice. I have listed all our camping equipment on our Amazon store here: roseredhomestead.com/amazon-trail-grazers

[@franny5295]

Mrs. Ma'am, Do you happen to have a copy of your camping menus that you wouldn't mind sharing?

[@trailgrazers3690]

I would gladly share them if I had them. Most meals are the same as I cook at home and our books that we sell contain many recipes that would be great for camping. Here is the link to our bookstore: payhip.com/roseredhomestead

[@judynoorda8046]

I would really like to know where you get your containers, from the Sherpa to your bowls and plastic containers. I love organizing as well. Thank you for all you do and are.

[@trailgrazers3690]

I will be posting an equipment list very soon. Thanks.

[@judynoorda8046]

@@trailgrazers3690 I know you are very busy. Busy at what you love and I appreciate you. This is right up my alley. I have had most all of the stuff but is outdated now and need to freshen it up a bit. Happy trails to you!

[@sheilam4964]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@trailgrazers3690]

Thank you.

[@gladtidings4all]

Did the spice bottles come with bags? If not where did you get the spice bottles

[@trailgrazers3690]

Here is the link to where you can find them listed: Link to our Amazon stores where equipment we show on Trail Grazers is listed here: roseredhomestead.com/amazon-trail-grazers and equipment shown on RoseRed Homestead is listed here: roseredhomestead.com/amazon-rosered Of course, you are welcome to visit both!

[@sal2032]

I am unable to access your amazon store items page, it give me page not found error.

[@trailgrazers3690]

Two or three others have said that as well. We have checked everything on our end several times. We think it might have something to do with cookie settings on individual computers. Almost everyone can access it OK. Sorry you are having trouble.

[@shirleybawden54]

Omg you only need a fraction of that stuff while camping. .Your glamping instead...lol

[@trailgrazers3690]

Probably so, but that is how we do it! LOL!

[@LaLineRay]

@@trailgrazers3690 I'm a glamper too! Loving your new channel.