New and Used Outdoor Gear + Info & Tips for the Team and Leisure Sportsman

:: Duct Tape Tips ::

I guess you can say that Duct Tape is a wilderness survival kit all by itself. If you head out without a small, lightweight stash of Duct Tape, sooner-or-later, hopefully, you'll "live" to regret it...

* When you feel a "hot-spot" developing while hiking its time to apply a patch of Duct Tape - to your heel or toe, this will help to prevent a blister from forming. The slick tape cuts down heat caused by friction. You can also put a strip over a rough spot inside the boot or shoe...

Camping/Hiking Tips

* Spare Tent Poles can be used to rig a rain shelter for cooking during a rain-out if there are no trees present to lash your tarp to...

* For an easy Fire Starter use an Alcohol Wipe Pad. You know, the ones found in first-aid kits in little tear-open packages, just cut it into strips with your trusty Swiss Army knife (use the scissors). Make a nest of the cut strips and pile tinder on top, light and slowly add larger pieces of dead twigs, branches, etc. I carry a few in my survival kit as well as my first-aid kit...

* Make a Milk Jug Sink out of the bottom of a discarded 1 gallon milk jug for backpacking. Just cut it off to the height you want with a knife (draw a line first), with a little luck, you will have a stuff sack (food or clothing stuff sack, etc) that will fit down inside it so it will only take up a minimal amount of space in your pack...

* Don't Forget the
Duct Tape...

* Be sure to sharpen your pocket knife and any other knives or cutting tools before you hit the trail...

:: Pie Iron Recipes ::

It doesn't take kids long to figure out that, on a campout, Pie Iron cooking is fun, and parent's know that it keeps kids occupied in the evening hours when there's nothing else to do. Now adults are figuring out that Pie Iron cooking is fun, too...

TATER-TOT PATTY
Tater Tots, thawed / Onion & Red and Green Bell Pepper, chopped fine
Garlic Salt, Pepper, to taste / Cheese, shredded, your choice

Spray your trusty Pie Irons with oil and layer one side with thawed Tater Tots, give it a shake of garlic salt, a grind of pepper and a heaping tablespoon of chopped onion/pepper mixture. Close the Pie Iron and cook for about 5 minutes per side over medium/low heat. Open the Pie Iron, sprinkle with cheese and cook for another minute (cheese side up).
To serve, slide patty out onto a plate. I top mine with a couple of Pie Iron Basted Eggs and a few shakes of Tabasco sauce...

Welcome to Boondocker's Used Sports. Here at Boondocker's you'll find info and products for Outdoor Sports like Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Skiing, Boating and RVing. But, it doesn't stop there, you'll also find Team Sports Equipment, like Baseball, Soccer and Hockey, with sports like Golf, Tennis and Cycling, etc. somewhere in between. Also keep an eye out for Vintage, Antique and Collectible items.
Boondocker's sells thru their eBay Store and, due to the nature of Used Sporting Goods, there will usually only be one of an item available, at times there may not be any of a particular sport.
Be sure to stop by often, new items are added on a regular basis...

:: Foil Cooking Recipes ::

Whether you call it Foil Cooking, Packet Cooking, Pouch Cooking, Pocket Cooking or Hobo Meals - when your Boondocking, it just makes sense. And, best of all, clean-up is a snap, eliminating some pot washing and, speaking about pots, you just plain don't need to bring as many along (a big plus). In my opinion, that roll of Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil ranks right up there with Duct Tape in usefulness on a campout.

:: DoleNuts ::
Donuts, plain / Canned Pineapple, slices
Cinnamon or other spices

Cut the donuts in half (bagel like), add a drained slice of pineapple to the bottom half of the donut, give it a shake or two of cinnamon and top with the top half of the donut. Wrap tightly in Foil and cook for a few minutes per side on the grill or in the coals.
Along with the cinnamon try a little crumbled brown sugar, or shake or two of sweet paprika or a mild chili powder...

:: RVing Tips & Tricks ::

* I screwed a 2-litre pop bottle inside the door where my trash can lives, mount it upside down with the bottom and most of the top cut off (a little lip left on the top). I stuff this with wadded-up plastic grocery bags, when I need one (after emptying the trash) I just pull one out the bottom...

:: Boondockers Handy Baking Mix ::

This is an all-purpose baking mix (like Bisquick) for making biscuits and other baked or fried breads.

CAMP SCONES
2 cups Baking Mix / 1/4 cup Sugar / 2 Eggs, beaten
2 Tbs. Butter or Margarine, melted

Mix the Baking Mix, sugar and eggs well and roll into a ball on a floured surface, knead a few times. Roll the dough ball out to 1/4" thick (I do it in-between sheets of dusted waxed paper), cut into 3" squares, brush the tops with the melted butter or margarine and fold over onto itself forming triangles, lightly pinch the edges closed. Cook in a dry, heavy covered skillet for a few minutes per side over med/low heat. These can also be cooked in a Pie Iron or a Coleman stove-top oven. This makes about 6 scones. The scones edges will separate somewhat when cooking, but thats ok, they're easier to stuff with your favorite preserves that way...

:: General Camp Cooking ::
:: Fish Snacks ::
Left-over Fish, flaked / Salad Dressing / Snack Crackers

This is good if you have left-over fish from the previous nights fish-fry.
Flake the fish and mix with a little salad dressing. Top snack crackers and set out on a plate for lunch or snacks after a hike.
Try adding some finely chopped green onion, shredded cheese, a dash of Old Bay Seasonings, or ?, it all depends on what you have on hand. Instead of crackers you can stuff celery or mushroom caps...

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