Carolina Preparedness — Practical Field Training

Wilderness Survival

Primitive Cooking

Cook a real meal outdoors using methods that do not require modern pots and pans.

A part-lecture, part-hands-on class exploring how to cook without metal cookware. Techniques include cooking on coals, with hot rocks, on a spit, in vegetation, in clay, and underground. The class finishes by eating what you have made together.

What you'll learn

  • Coal-bed cooking
  • Hot-rock cooking
  • Spit and skewer methods
  • Clay baking and pit cooking
  • How to plan a lightweight cook kit

What to bring

  • Clothing suitable for the outdoors
  • Water

FAQ

Can my whole family register together?

Yes. Family groups can register together and list each participant on the same form.