Start Here

New here? Start with these. The twelve short pages below are the whole idea behind the book — what a griddle is good for, how to plan a first trip without overpacking, how to cook with the kids in the mix, and how to clean up in five minutes so you can get back to the fire. Read them straight through if camp cooking is new to you, or jump to whatever you need today. Nothing here assumes you've done this before.

Part One — The Essentials

Foreword Why this book exists, and who it's for.
Introduction What Blackstone camp cooking is really about.
How to Use This Book How the recipes, guides, and collections fit together.
The Dragonfly Philosophy The honest-broker ideas this book is built on.
Why Blackstone for Camping What a griddle does that a grill can't.
Planning Your First Trip The honest, low-stakes path to a good first camping trip.
Packing the Camp Kitchen Pack by function, keep it loaded, stop the scavenger hunt.
Cooking with Kids Safe jobs by age, and why participation matters.
After the Meal Five warm minutes now saves a restoration later.

Part Two — About This Book

Acknowledgements With thanks to the people behind the meals.
About the Author The been-there approach behind Dragonfly Supply.
Copyright Usage, affiliate disclosure, and a safety note.

Looking for a specific technique? Browse the field guides or jump straight to recipes.