Stoves & Cookware

Our hiking columnist has spent more than a quarter of the past four years on trail. Every morning out there, without fail, he eats another perfect packet of Pop-Tarts.

From a gadget that’s a fork on one end and a spoon on the other to a titanium utensil that will survive the apocalypse, there are dozens of different sporks on the market. But which is the best?

Which of these popular aprés accessories burns brighter?

Goodbye clunky plastic containers and disposable packaging: This is how I'm rehydrating my meals from now on.

These little Scandanavian gummies have earned a permanent place in our packs. Why? Let us count the ways.

Hours of testing, tasting, and innovating goes into these freeze-dried backpacking pouches

Alcohol-free doesn't have to mean tasteless. These drinks satisfy your beer craving without the buzz.

Sure, electrolyte drink mixes are going to keep you hydrated. But which ones actually taste good?

Think all cheese delivery services taste the same? Not a chance.

Feast-making cookware that won’t slow you down

Stowaway Gourmet has changed the calculus for what a dehydrated meal can taste like.

Nine international spicy stews go head to head.

Which take on beans and rice deserves to end up on your tortilla?

Nine meals were sampled. Only one was crowned king.

Only one rib-sticking potato mash took top marks.

Fire up a backcountry meal to remember with these camp-friendly cookers.

The Ooni Koda bakes restaurant-quality pies in roughly 60 seconds.

Only one smoky bean bowl earned top marks.

The new Primus Lite XL has a host of updated features.

This simple, packable accessory expanded my culinary horizons.

Unless you’re looking to set a speed record, enjoying a proper meal al fresco can be one of the greatest joys of backpacking. Up your backcountry chef game with these five pieces of camp kitchen gear.

Cover your camping utensil needs with this handy set.

This flat-packing pot is a dream for the organization-obsessed.

Get the electrolytes you need without overpowering your tastebuds.

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Fire up something delicious with these efficient burners.

This stove won't let a little weather ruin your dinner.

This handy piece of cookware makes pouring hot water a breeze.

These flavor combos will help you fight bar fatigue.

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.

Morning routines are sacred, and being miles from a proper kitchen shouldn’t change that.

Don't just fuel up: indulge with these excellent backcountry-ready meals, snacks, and drinks.

So good, you'd never guess it came from a bag.

With its added electrolytes, FKT could be your new post-workout brew.

Snag a this tried-and-true stove for a steal this week.

Whether you need something light and fast or are settling in for a few days at a basecamp, there is an efficient and proficient stove here for you.

Upgrade your camp cooking experience with this kit.