RE: [Philmont]: Turkey Bags

we used this method in 2003 with a Bake Packer.

The Bake Packer is a metal grid that fits a pot, is used with a small amount
of water in the bottom of the pot, and keeps the grid keps the turkey bag
off the bottom of the pot.

Put all the ingredients in the bag, and close the bag with the ties. Bring
the water in the pot to a boil. keep the bags in the pot with the lid ON.
we would usually turn off the stoves at this point and let the food simmer
without fuel. The food is ready in less than 20 minutes. Knead the bag to
make sure all ingredients are mixed.

We let the cooks eat out of the bag. The only dishes to wash were personal
cup and spoon. THAT is what I love the most about this method. The Chicken
size bags are a better size, but hard to find.........................

I'm sure others will fill in with the finer points of cooking this way, but
that is the basic method.

troop681@hotmail.com
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Kim Pigorsch
Membership Chairmun (sic)
and Eagle Scout Advisor

Troop 681

San Diego, CA

>From: "Pete Swiggum" <peter.swiggum@sbcglobal.net>
>Reply-To: Philmont@troop47.com
>To: Multiple recipients of list Philmont <Philmont@troop47.com>
>Subject: [Philmont]: Turkey Bags
>Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 20:09:37 -0600
>
>Could someone elaborate on how turkey bags are used at Philmont? I've seen
>several posts referencing them, some saying they were happy with them,
>others saying they didn't like them.
>
>How are they used and what determines their success on the trail?
>
>Thanks in advance...
>
>Pete Swiggum
>Troop 1173
>Green Bay, WI
>Philmont - July 2005
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Joe Tavares
> To: Multiple recipients of list Philmont
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 7:50 PM
> Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Back On Topic: Stoves
>
>
> We used a Dragonfly, a Whisperlite and a Simmerlite. Between the two,
>the Dragonfly was faster to boil and used the fuel more efficiently, the
>Whisperlite was the most reliable (it would light anywhere) and the
>Simmerlite could have used a little improvement in both areas but was not
>bad either. The Dragonfly, other that being a blowtorch, was a very stable
>stove. We also used Turkey bags and were very happy with the results.
>
> Joe Tavares
> Troop 728
> Richardson, TX
>
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> From: owner-Philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-Philmont@troop47.com] On
>Behalf Of Garrett, Russ
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 6:11 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list Philmont
> Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Back On Topic: Stoves
>
>
> we used Dragonflys last summer. our crew took 2 stoves and 3 standard
>fuel bottles full. We didn't use all of the fuel. We used the turkey bag
>approach on shakedowns on and off. The crew voted for them at Philmont and
>the crew was very pleased with the decision.
>
> The benefit of the Dragonfly stove could be that it has a wide base for
>setting the pots on. The larger the pot, but nicer it is that the base is
>wider. drawback is that it's a little more bulky but not bad when you
>consider only two for 12 people.
>
> Russ Garrett
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Troop 6 Scoutmaster [mailto:troop6scoutmaster@comcast.net]
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 2:59 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list Philmont
> Subject: RE: [Philmont]: Back On Topic: Stoves
>
>
> We used MSR Whisperlites last year ... less expensive than the
>Simmerlite and you really don't do much simmering at Philmont ... its
>really all about boiling water ... period. Also, in anticipation of the
>next question - Had two crews of 12, each arrived at the ranch with 4 22oz
>fuel bottles, three stoves and a repair kit. Hit the trail with two stoves
>and three bottles, left a bottle, stove and repair kit in basecamp ... One
>stove was a spare as we only used one except for one night when we used
>both. Had plenty of fuel and it was cheap (.04 per oz) in base camp and on
>the trail. Tried the turkey bag thing with mixed results but I'll leave
>that to another thread.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-Philmont@troop47.com
>[mailto:owner-Philmont@troop47.com]On Behalf Of Gbeaglegolf@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 5:01 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list Philmont
> Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Back On Topic: Stoves
>
>
> We used MSR Simmerlite last year and would recommend these. Light 8
>oz. and boils a 6 qt. pot in less than 3 minutes. White gas is available at
>the trading posts on the ranch so you can refill your bottles and not have
>to carry a full trek supply from base.
> Garry Black
> Troop 718
> Dallas, TX
> "MMS <BHB>" made the following
> annotations on 12/13/2004 04:15:53 PM
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