The Best Camp Kitchen Gear of 2021
Cook better (and eat better) with coffeemakers, stoves, and more.
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HydraPak Flux 1L Bottle
Best bottle
RapidPure Pioneer Straw
Lightest purifier
MSR Thru-Link InLine Microfilter
Best in-line filter
Primus Essential Trail Stove
Stove with the best value
MSR Ceramic 2-Pot Set
Best pot set
UCO Ware 6 Piece Mess Kit
Best mess kit
ESPRO Ultralight Travel Press P0
Most versatile kitchen item
Trekking the Pyrenees in Aigüestortes i Estanyde Sant Maurici National Park, Catalonia
Explore the alpine for endless vistas, mountains galore, and a touch of class.
The Best Canister Stoves for Backpackers
Our favorite canister stoves hit a sweet spot between performance, weight, and packability. For soloists and small groups, kitchen duty doesn’t get any easier.
MSR WindBurner
Best stove for bad weather
GSI Outdoors Glacier Camp
Value canister stove
SOTO Amicus
Lightest stove
Jetboil Flash
Best all-around
Primus Power Trail
Fastest stove
The Best Gear for Summer Trail Runs
Warm weather means it's time to go farther, and get there faster. Here are our top picks for summer trail runs, from smooth singletrack to alpine ridges.
HydraPak Velocity IT 1.5L
Best insulation
Platypus Big Zip EVO
Best all-around reservoir
CNOC Outdoors Vecto
Most versatile reservoir
Klean Kanteen TKPro 25 oz.
Best bottle lid
10 Must-Have Items in Our Ski Touring Kit
From eye protection to bibs to energy chews, we reach for these products again and again.
Vargo Titanium Travel Coffee Filter
Best coffee filter
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe
Ultralight stove
Sea to Summit SigmaSet 2.2
Best cookset
Jetboil Summit Skillet
Best pan
GSI Outdoors Escape 2L Pot
Best pot
The 8 Best Water Filters for Backpackers
Ultralight, ultrafast, and ultraeffective—the best new water treatment devices do the job better than ever.