I would prefer a cabin in the winter, however I have been winter camping before and it actually isn't too bad if you have the right equipment and a fire.
I'm interested in hearing some real life stories from you guys about wilderness survival. Has anyone here ever been stuck out there for days (maybe weeks) on end against the elements?
I wouldn't want to be stuck in the situation either but I could build myself a shelter if there were no natural shelters around (caves, as mentioned before).
I have been to Arizona and I live on the east coast near NY. It was quite a trek and our son got quite ill half way through so we had to head home; However, we didn't get the rain which I was thankful for!
I believe if you cooked them properly it will burn off the bacteria so they are safe to eat. However, I have never tried and wouldn't advise anyone too unless they were in a drastic survival situation.
I have a special pan for my popcorn and I haven't burnt it since! I believe I found the pan on amazon for about $30. Amazon.com: Open Fire Pop Popcorn Popper: Kitchen & Dining
Do you guys prefer to camp on your own in a remote location or in one of those group tent parks? Personally I prefer to go with my family to somewhere remote and stay for a week.
I'm not a big soup person either but I will take a couple of tins of tomato soup with me for a quick fix if I am too tired to cook something nicer on the fire.