Does Toaks’ New Canister Stove Hit the Ultralight Sweet Spot?
It’s cheap, lightweight, and performs adequately in wind. Can it edge out the competition?
Our gear experts field test the latest stoves and cookware to help you select the best portable, lightweight canister and liquid-fuel stoves and the best camp utensils, pots, and pans for your next backpacking excursion.
We tried every dehydrated dinner to find the ones you'll actually look forward to eating.
It’s cheap, lightweight, and performs adequately in wind. Can it edge out the competition?
Whether you're after a caffeinated alpine start or a lazy brunch, we’ve found the best cookware for your wild culinary adventures.
From all-in-one systems to pocket-sized powerhouses, these are the best burners for whipping up a meal in the wilderness
Jetboil’s best-selling Fast Boil System just got even better with a one-step ignition and smart enhancements
Wind screens and a slow burn are your best friends.
We scoured grocery store shelves for pumpkin-flavored hiking snacks. Here are our favorites.
With clever design, the LOFI stove brings ultralight efficiency to the humble wood burner.
Long beloved by thru-hikers, Knorr Pasta and Rice Sides are a great option for any backpacker on a budget. It doesn't hurt that they taste good, either.
On a long hike, Snickers, GORP, and instant coffee can start to become as draining as the miles. Here are five—admittedly fancy—alternatives we love.
Thirteen testers sampled 48 meals, snacks, and cooking implements. These five stayed in our packs.
PSL energy gels? Why not?
…including a Rice Krispie Treat for adults.
It’s back to the basics with these tried-and-true brews
What word better describes the perfect camping meal than "instant?"
It weighs nothing, saves you time and fuel, and lets you enjoy a piping hot meal instead of a lukewarm one.
Why is our editor so in love with the Guyot Designs Squishy Bowls? They're easy to pack, insulating, and—best of all—indestructible.
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.
The Stanley Full Kitchen Basecamp Cookset has everything you need to whip up an in-camp feast.
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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Fuel up better with this savory soup.
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Ditch your stove, not your hot food, with these self-heating meals.
Fire up something delicious with these efficient burners.
This stove won't let a little weather ruin your dinner.
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This snack that's more than a snack wowed our staff so much, we gave it an Editors' Choice Award.
This handy piece of cookware makes pouring hot water a breeze.
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These flavor combos will help you fight bar fatigue.