Let's say you love the outdoors, and yearn for a weekend of four wheeling. But you can't cook or don't care to. It's just not your bag. Should you stay home? Of course not! You can still hit the trails – you just need to plan accordingly.
You're in luck. Chef Severin has put together a nifty game plan for your next 4WD weekend. It involves selecting the right items and mapping out a menu to make your decision making so much easier. I've done all that for you. Fortunately, much of what you need is inexpensive and convenient. Because many items are packaged or premade, you don't need to be Chef Cordon Bleu to eat pretty well. As you long as you can boil water, cook over a fire (or camping stove), and you own a cooler or fridge, you'll survive! It's quite simple, actually. That's the beauty of it. You can enjoy three meals a day without a lot of fuss and mess. This outline shows you how. Afterward, I provide additional details of what to buy and where. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Outline of a Simple MenuFriday
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See how simple this is? Nothing fancy here, and just a few food items each meal. All items are prepackage or premade. You simply grab and go. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Let's look at a few of these food items in greater detail.
Lettuce: Either a head of iceberg or package of Romaine. Cut the iceberg in quarters; each one, to be topped with salad dressing, is your salad. Romaine usually comes with three stalks per package. Each stalk can make at least two salads. You literally just pour on the dressing. Don't forget a small bottle of salad dressing.
In either case, don't bother chopping the lettuce in advance. You'll do that with knife and fork during dinner. (Remember: one objective is to minimize the preparation.) Sandwiches: For minimal effort, hop into a Subway, gas station or a supermarket. Look at what they have, and grab what looks good and is relatively inexpensive. Don't care for a sandwich or sub? Other possibilities include Lunchables, Hot Pockets and frozen burritos. Before leaving camp each morning, double wrap the Hot Pockets and burritos in tin foil. Stick then in a secure position above the manifold on the engine. By lunch time you will have a hot with melted cheese meal. Don't' worry about nutrition. You just need cheap body fuel for the weekend.
If you prefer to make your own sandwiches, buy some bread (cheapest you can find), cold meat(s) and cheese. Avoid applying any sauces in advance; you'll do that in camp. Bring along bottles of sauce or grab some of those foil packets from the fast food joint. Lettuce pulls double duty here.
By the way, a loaf of bread (or package of hamburger buns) can be used for sandwiches, brats and wienies. No need to buy separate packages. Beverages: This is a personal call, but I've found that coffee, cola (Coke for me) and beer or Tequila are all I need for a weekend. If you can't make coffee or get your buddy to make it, buy Starbuck's coffee in a bottle. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All your food can be purchased on Friday. It will keep throughout the weekend.
Snacking: Whether on the drive to and from the trail or while on the trails themselves, you're bound to get the munchies at times. Convenient snack foods (which also are good for you) include plums, apples, cucumbers (mini ones in a package), snap peas, and bananas. Cukes, by the way, can also be added to your salads. Another good snack is Mother's Oatmeal cookies, one of my favorites. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mixed nuts are good, though they can be a little salty. Avoid shelled nuts (peanuts and pistachios, for example). Too often these become campfire food, and the grounds become littered with shells.
You should plan on contributing to happy hour as well. Here, again, the choices are easy and convenient. Corn chips, salsa and cheese dip are a natural. Other possibilities include wheat chips and cheese (Triscuit, Wheat Thins), beef jerky and even licorice. Speaking of happy hour, a common effect after a good happy hour is lack of enthusiasm to prepare a full meal. Could be that everyone filled up on snacks or just tanked on beer. This is yet another reason to stock up easy-to-prepare food. A quick bite is possible if the hunger pains strike. (Of course, you can always bribe a buddy to cook for you. Make sure you have enough extra beer or booze with you.) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As you see, preparing for your meals doesn't have to be a nerve-wracking affair. Use these suggestions as a guide when you next visit the store. You'll quickly fill up your cart and be prepared for your next 4WD outing.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Trail Food for the Non-Cook, By Badlands Off-Road Adventures
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Easter Jeep Safari, CTI Tour 2015, and the Pic of the Week
Good Times! Good Times!
If you haven't noticed, this is event season and there is good wheelin' going on! From Tierra Del Sol to Easter Jeep Safari to Jeep Beach and more... there is no shortage of opportunities to get out and take your Jeep for a day, weekend or week of wheelin'!
At Metalcloak, we just got back from a week of fun in red dirt of Moab, Utah and the 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari. This is an event that MUST be on every Jeeper's Bucket List.
You can see some of the coverage of Easter Jeep Safari at our new Online Magazine, ModernJeeper.com or do a search of your social networks for the hashtag #ejs2015.
What? A new Online Magazine? Yep. Just one more project we are doing to connect more with you, the Modern Jeeper. Check it out and let us know what you think.
We got more for you this week including the upcoming CTI Tour 2015, Jeep Beach and the famous Pic of the Week!
Matson
CTI TOUR 2015 IS ON
We spent the week at Moab doing Corner Travel Index Suspension Testing, and now it's time to take our custom-built trailer cross country, stopping at Metalcloak Authorized Installers along the way.
The first cross-country trip will be from Colorado to Jeep Beach in Daytona, Florida, and back again.
Stay tuned to our Facebook Page... we will be publishing the full route and the schedule of Authorized Installers to stop at.
TJ LONG ARM KIT NOW SHIPPING!
Yes, the TJ Lock-N-Load Long Arm Kit is finally shipping and so far the reviews have been very well appreciated.
So, for those of you who missed the 10% Pre-Order Discount, we are sorry. But, for a short time only, we will be offering a special deal on 6Pak Shocks... Save 20% off the 6Pak Upgrade Kit.
So if you get the Lock-N-Load Long Arm and want to add 6Pak Shocks, we'll take 20% off four 6Pak shocks and all the hardware needed to install. That's a huge savings!
Just give us a call to get this great deal!
Oh, by the way, we now have the Long Arm Upgrade Kit on the website too!
PIC OF THE WEEK
If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.
SPECIAL THANKS to Michael J Plunkett for posting this pic of the week. Adminittedly this is a little self-serving (oaky, a lot), but when Michael posted this pic of me in my 4500 car at the first round of the NorCal Rock Races, I was floored. Why? Because I had no idea I got air... hmmm. Thanks Michael!
If you haven't noticed, this is event season and there is good wheelin' going on! From Tierra Del Sol to Easter Jeep Safari to Jeep Beach and more... there is no shortage of opportunities to get out and take your Jeep for a day, weekend or week of wheelin'!
At Metalcloak, we just got back from a week of fun in red dirt of Moab, Utah and the 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari. This is an event that MUST be on every Jeeper's Bucket List.
You can see some of the coverage of Easter Jeep Safari at our new Online Magazine, ModernJeeper.com or do a search of your social networks for the hashtag #ejs2015.
What? A new Online Magazine? Yep. Just one more project we are doing to connect more with you, the Modern Jeeper. Check it out and let us know what you think.
We got more for you this week including the upcoming CTI Tour 2015, Jeep Beach and the famous Pic of the Week!
Matson
CTI TOUR 2015 IS ON
We spent the week at Moab doing Corner Travel Index Suspension Testing, and now it's time to take our custom-built trailer cross country, stopping at Metalcloak Authorized Installers along the way.
The first cross-country trip will be from Colorado to Jeep Beach in Daytona, Florida, and back again.
Stay tuned to our Facebook Page... we will be publishing the full route and the schedule of Authorized Installers to stop at.
TJ LONG ARM KIT NOW SHIPPING! Yes, the TJ Lock-N-Load Long Arm Kit is finally shipping and so far the reviews have been very well appreciated.
So, for those of you who missed the 10% Pre-Order Discount, we are sorry. But, for a short time only, we will be offering a special deal on 6Pak Shocks... Save 20% off the 6Pak Upgrade Kit.
So if you get the Lock-N-Load Long Arm and want to add 6Pak Shocks, we'll take 20% off four 6Pak shocks and all the hardware needed to install. That's a huge savings!
Just give us a call to get this great deal!
Oh, by the way, we now have the Long Arm Upgrade Kit on the website too!
PIC OF THE WEEK
If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.
SPECIAL THANKS to Michael J Plunkett for posting this pic of the week. Adminittedly this is a little self-serving (oaky, a lot), but when Michael posted this pic of me in my 4500 car at the first round of the NorCal Rock Races, I was floored. Why? Because I had no idea I got air... hmmm. Thanks Michael!
| We'll see you on the rocks! Matson "Matsonian" Breakey MetalCloak.com 916-631-8071     |  |
Friday, February 6, 2015
Last Chance to Win A Jeep!
This is it my friends. The last chance to win a Fully Cloaked (and then some) 2014 JK Unlimited!
The drawing will be held next weekend, Saturday, February 21 at the Cal4Wheel Convention in Visalia, California.
The great part is that you DON'T need to be present to win. They will call you, just like they did last year (video).
Tickets are available on their website, but the process can be a little confusing, so for a step-by-step guide on how to get your tickets in time for the drawing visit our Guide at Metalcloak.com
Good Luck!
Matson
SIDEKICK OFF ROAD CALENDARS... ONLY $5.95
We are almost out of inventory, but the last remaining calendars are yours for only $5.95
Click Here to Buy Now...
10% OFF TJ LONG ARM KITS... LAST CHANCE!
As soon as we start shipping the TJ Lock-N-Load Long Arm Kits, the 10% PreSale Discount will end, and that day is right around the corner... don't be the one who missed out!
Click Here to Buy Now...
Got more questions? No Problem... just let us know via our Comment Form.
PIC OF THE WEEK
If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.
CONGRATULATIONS to Matthew Lee Pirkle of Chesapeak, Virginia, for submitting this week's goofy Pic of the Week! Matthew and his buddy are running 2.5" and 3.5" Game Changer Suspensions. Good Times!
Click Here for the original post on Facebook.
The drawing will be held next weekend, Saturday, February 21 at the Cal4Wheel Convention in Visalia, California.
The great part is that you DON'T need to be present to win. They will call you, just like they did last year (video).
Tickets are available on their website, but the process can be a little confusing, so for a step-by-step guide on how to get your tickets in time for the drawing visit our Guide at Metalcloak.com
Good Luck!
Matson
SIDEKICK OFF ROAD CALENDARS... ONLY $5.95
We are almost out of inventory, but the last remaining calendars are yours for only $5.95
Click Here to Buy Now...
10% OFF TJ LONG ARM KITS... LAST CHANCE!
As soon as we start shipping the TJ Lock-N-Load Long Arm Kits, the 10% PreSale Discount will end, and that day is right around the corner... don't be the one who missed out!
Click Here to Buy Now...
Got more questions? No Problem... just let us know via our Comment Form.
PIC OF THE WEEK
If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.
CONGRATULATIONS to Matthew Lee Pirkle of Chesapeak, Virginia, for submitting this week's goofy Pic of the Week! Matthew and his buddy are running 2.5" and 3.5" Game Changer Suspensions. Good Times!
Click Here for the original post on Facebook.
| We'll see you on the rocks! Matson "Matsonian" Breakey MetalCloak.com 916-631-8071 | |
Monday, January 5, 2015
Win Free Stuff, MetalcloakLIVE & the Pic of the Week
2015 is starting out with a bang and we are so excited to see what the rest of the year brings.
There is so much to do this year from the long list of events coming up (look forward to getting our published list of events next week), to new products, to your amazing builds... "exciting" seems like an understatement.
But, most importantly is our 2015 I Resolve to Jeep Giveaway!
It is easy to enter and even easier to win! Just follow the steps at IResolveToJeep.com and we will announce the randomly chosen winners live on MetalcloakLIVE.com Monday, January 12, at 2:00PM Pacific.
If you haven't entered yet, do so before Sunday night - Midnight pacific is the deadline.
Matson
P.S. If you don't win there, don't despair, there is still a chance to win a fully built 2014 Jeep here.
LAST CHANCE: GET YOUR SIDEKICK OFFROAD CALENDAR BEFORE CHRISTMAS!
For a limited time Metalcloak is carrying the new SideKick OffRoad 2015 Calendar.
The perfect gift for the Off Road Enthusiasts in your life!
Only $9.95
Click Here to Buy Now...
10% OFF TJ LONG ARM KITS ENDS SOON!
We've extended the 10% Off Special... but it ends soon. So don't wait, get it now!!!
Click Here to Buy Now...
Got more questions? No Problem... just let us know via our Comment Form.
PIC (FLOP) OF THE WEEK
If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.
CONGRATULATIONS to John Lindsey of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, for submitting this week's Pic of the Week! John is running the 3.5" Long Travel, Short Arm Suspension, ARB edition, Arched Front Fenders with 6" Flares, Rear 6" Flares and a Frame-Built Bumper configuration. Thank you John forg great pic!
Click Here for the original post on Facebook.
There is so much to do this year from the long list of events coming up (look forward to getting our published list of events next week), to new products, to your amazing builds... "exciting" seems like an understatement.
But, most importantly is our 2015 I Resolve to Jeep Giveaway!
It is easy to enter and even easier to win! Just follow the steps at IResolveToJeep.com and we will announce the randomly chosen winners live on MetalcloakLIVE.com Monday, January 12, at 2:00PM Pacific.
If you haven't entered yet, do so before Sunday night - Midnight pacific is the deadline.
Matson
P.S. If you don't win there, don't despair, there is still a chance to win a fully built 2014 Jeep here.
LAST CHANCE: GET YOUR SIDEKICK OFFROAD CALENDAR BEFORE CHRISTMAS!
For a limited time Metalcloak is carrying the new SideKick OffRoad 2015 Calendar.
The perfect gift for the Off Road Enthusiasts in your life!
Only $9.95
Click Here to Buy Now...
10% OFF TJ LONG ARM KITS ENDS SOON!
We've extended the 10% Off Special... but it ends soon. So don't wait, get it now!!!
Click Here to Buy Now...
Got more questions? No Problem... just let us know via our Comment Form.
PIC (FLOP) OF THE WEEK
If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.
CONGRATULATIONS to John Lindsey of Mineral Springs, Arkansas, for submitting this week's Pic of the Week! John is running the 3.5" Long Travel, Short Arm Suspension, ARB edition, Arched Front Fenders with 6" Flares, Rear 6" Flares and a Frame-Built Bumper configuration. Thank you John forg great pic!
Click Here for the original post on Facebook.
| We'll see you on the rocks! Matson "Matsonian" Breakey MetalCloak.com 916-631-8071 | |
Friday, January 2, 2015
Happy New Year, Have You Resolved to Jeep Yet?
We hope 2014 was a great year for you and 2015 becomes everything you dream it to be!
Matson
CONGRATULATIONS to Matthew Lee Perkle of Suches, Georgia, for submitting this week's Pic of the Week! While we never like to see a Jeep in this position, we thank Matthew for posting it on our Facebook page and for his great hashtag... #noregrets. That's what it's all about, right?
Click Here for the original post on Facebook.
Matson
LAST CHANCE: GET YOUR SIDEKICK OFFROAD CALENDAR BEFORE CHRISTMAS!
For a limited time Metalcloak is carrying the new SideKick OffRoad 2015 Calendar.
The perfect gift for the Off Road Enthusiasts in your life!
Only $9.95
Click Here to Buy Now...
10% OFF TJ LONG ARM KITS ENDS DECEMBER 31!
With so much interest in the TJ Lock-N-Load Long Arm Kit, we decided to celebrate by offering a RARE 10% Off Sale for the rest of the year!
As you know, we don't usually do discount sales, so this is rare opportunity to save some $$$.
Click Here to Buy Now...
Got more questions? No Problem... just let us know via our Comment Form.
PIC (FLOP) OF THE WEEK
If we choose your picture for the Pic of the Week, we will send you a Metalcloak Hat or Tee-Shirt of your choice (you must contact us with shipping information.) How do you enter? You must post your pic on our Facebook Page. We will choose the one we like the best (it helps if you have friends comment and share it ;-). Here is a great article in FourWheeler.com about How to take good pictures of your Jeep. We like them in action, on the trail, having a good time.
CONGRATULATIONS to Matthew Lee Perkle of Suches, Georgia, for submitting this week's Pic of the Week! While we never like to see a Jeep in this position, we thank Matthew for posting it on our Facebook page and for his great hashtag... #noregrets. That's what it's all about, right?
Click Here for the original post on Facebook.
| We'll see you on the rocks! Matson "Matsonian" Breakey MetalCloak.com 916-631-8071 | |
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