WHY CAN FOODS?
Canning can be a safe and economical way to preserve quality food at home. Disregarding the value of your labor, canning homegrown food may save you half the cost of buying commercially canned food. Canning favorite and special products to be enjoyed by family and friends is a fulfilling experience and a source of pride for many people.  Many vegetables begin losing some of their vitamins when harvested. Nearly half the vitamins may be lost within a few days unless the fresh produce is cooled or
preserved. Within 1 to 2 weeks, even refrigerated

Backpacking Gear with more than one Use:

Reducing the weight of your backpack can have a huge impact on how far and how comfortably you hike. To cut your packs weight try to select gear that can be used in a number of situations.

Here are some pieces of backpacking gear that have multiple uses:

• Tarp - Can be used for shelter rain gear, ground cover, rain catch, etc…
• Paracord – For traps, cloth line, fishing, clothesline,