Pretty sure that unscramble is “FIRECITA”—wait, nope, that’s just me trying to invent a new Italian dish. Okay, it’s “CAMPFIRE” (got there eventually, promise). Can’t beat the classic campfire for heating up beans and marshmallows—two vital food

Campfire is spot on! Though now I’ve got “FIRECITA” stuck in my head and I swear it sounds like something you’d order for dessert after a long hike—maybe with cinnamon and a shot of whiskey on the side. Anyway, campfire is the heart of any outdoor emergency kit in my book. I mean, yes, sure it’ll cook your beans (and everything else if you’re not watching closely—ask my grandkids about the Marshmallow Inferno of 2023). But more than that, it’s a real morale booster. Something about staring at those flames just makes burnt sausages taste gourmet, don’t ask me why.

Fun fact, I keep a little stash of waterproof matches and a fire starter tucked into every pack in the house—plus an emergency chocolate bar, obviously. Priorities. Anyone else ever tried to light a campfire after a rainstorm and end up with a smoldering pile of mud and hope? Tips welcome, because my success rate is… debatable.