These Squishy Silicone Bowls Are the Perfect Camp Cookware
Why is our editor so in love with the Guyot Designs Squishy Bowls? They're easy to pack, insulating, and—best of all—indestructible.
Cookware Reviews
Camp cookware choice along with technique, culinary creativeness and kitchen efficiency make backcountry cooking a lifetime skill to keep you energized before, during and after long treks.
Your Next Unlikely Ultralight Essential: A Teapot
Why would a lightweight backpacker willingly add a kettle to their load? Backpacker Editor-in-Chief Adam Roy makes his case for his new favorite swap.
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Does the Perfect Spork Exist? One Backpacker’s Epic Quest to Find Out.
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?
This Reusable Ziploc Bag Is Changing How I Cook in Camp
Goodbye clunky plastic containers and disposable packaging: This is how I'm rehydrating my meals from now on.
Build Out Your Camping Kitchen With This All-In-One Cookware Kit
The Stanley Full Kitchen Basecamp Cookset has everything you need to whip up an in-camp feast.
Deal of the Week: Sea to Summit X Pot
This flat-packing pot is a dream for the organization-obsessed.
This Camp Coffee Gear Will Make You a Backcountry Barista
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Sea to Summit Cool Grip X-Mug
The best multi-use mug of 2021.
Deal of the Week: OMEALS Vegetarian Chili
Ditch your stove, not your hot food, with these self-heating meals.
GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist HS
Efficient kitchen set
UCO Ware Mini Spork
Best utensil
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
Gear of the Week: MSR Pika Teapot
This handy piece of cookware makes pouring hot water a breeze.
Stanley Adventure Full Kitchen Base Camp Cook Set
Comprehensive Cookware
Gerber Devour Multi-Fork
This multitasking utensil won't just keep you fed: It works as a can opener, flathead screwdriver, and more too.
A Taste Of Home In The Backcountry
Morning routines are sacred, and being miles from a proper kitchen shouldn’t change that.
GSI Fairshare Mug II
Versatile cup
MSR Alpine Long Tool Spoon
Utility spoon
Hydro Flask Rocks
Insulated tumbler
MSR Ceramic Solo Pot
Eco-friendly pot
Sea to Summit X-Seal & Go
To-go containers
Sea to Summit X-Brew Coffee Dripper
Best cup of joe
Ultimate Mess Kit
A half-dozen items made to enhance your backcountry dining experience.
Gear Review: Coleman Sportster II
This tank-tough stove is easy to use and boils water fast, even in below-freezing temps.
Gear Guide 2012: Primus Profile Duo Camp Stove
This two-burner camp stove is half grill, half cooktop.
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Optimus Crux Lite Canister Stove
Do not underestimate this tiny stove's competence!
Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Evernew Titanium Frying Pan
A sweet piece for the angler on your gift list
Gear Review: MSR Alpine Deluxe Kitchen Set
For large groups, this kitchen set will making cooking a snap
2011 Editors' Choice Snow Award: SOTO Muka Liquid Fuel Stove
A stove that combines the versatility, power, and cold-weather performance of liquid fuel with the ease of no-priming-required canisters.
Gear Review: Primus ExpressLander Liquid-Fuel Stove
A reliable, user-friendly cooker that's extremely lightweight for liquid fuel.
Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Collapsible Fairshare Mug
A utilitarian tumbler that shines in a big-group camp kitchen.
Gear Review: REI Campware Nonstick Cookset (Large)
The nesting 4.7- and 3.2-liter pots each come with frypan lids, plus there’s a pot gripper and a mesh storage sack.
Gear Review: REI TiWare Nonstick Cookset
This four-piece set has a nonstick silicone/ceramic coating.
Gear Review: Camp Cookware
We scrambled eggs, flipped pancakes, and scrubbed burnt-on crud to find the best pots and pans for every backcountry chef.
Gear Review: Snow Peak Hybrid Trail Cookset
An all-in-one titanium kitchen kit.
Gear Review: Jetboil Flash
No need for bulky equipment with this combo vessel.
Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Halulite Ketalist
With this outdoor kettle set, you'll have boiling water in no time.
Gear Review: MSR Flex Skillet
A home cooked meal no longer has to stay at home with this skillet.
Gear Review: Primus OmniFuel
Cook with just about any fuel with this versatile stove.
BACKPACKER Editors' Choice 2007: MSR Reactor and Primus EtaPower
These cooking systems offer remarkable power, efficiency, and wind resistance to gourmet cooks and noodle boilers alike.
Gear Review: GSI Collapsible Fairshare Mug
A shape-shifting camp mug that does double-duty.
Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Stemless Wine Glass
Quaff wine in backcountry style with this stemless glass.
The Five-Star Camp Kitchen
Car camping? Here's the ultimate setup for any chef.
Gear Review: Lafuma Futura Clipper Chair
Kick back, throw your feet up and enjoy this super comfy camp lounger.
Gear Review: Lodge Logic Deep Dutch Oven
Cook almost anything in this burly outdoor oven.
Gear Review: REI Weekend Cooler
Keep your weekend fixings cool with this soft, spacious cooler.
Gear Review: GSI Infinity 4 Person Deluxe Tableset
This sturdy four-person mess kit boasts more than pretty colors.
Gear Review: Kelty Kitchen Sink
On dish duty? This portable basin makes scrubbing easy.
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 09: Kitchen Supplies
Found! A five-ounce sled that fits in your pack. Plus poles, sunscreen, and face masks that are winter ready.
Gear Review: Innate Kaze Mug
This Innate mug doubles as a thermos.
Gear Review: GSI Outdoors Compact Scraper
Make doing the dishes a snap with this easily packable GSI Outdoors scraper.
Gear Review: Stanley nineteen13 Flask
This 8-ounce flask is made of stainless steel.
Gear Review: Primus Eta CampLite Pot
The addition of heat exchanger fins helps this Primus pot boil fast, really fast.
Gear Review: Light My Fire Spice Box
Keep your salt, pepper, and sugar in this rugged, ultralight case.
Gear Review: Sea to Summit AlphaLite Cutlery
Get these light knives, forks, and spoons without breaking the bank.
Gear Review: Sea to Summit Delta Insul-Mug
This pack-friendly mug keeps drinks hot and hands cool.
Gear Review: MSR Exo 2 System Cook Kit
This cook kit provides a light solution for two-person dinners in the backcountry.
Gear Review: GSI DukJug Bottle
This better bottle survives freezing temps, doesn't absorb food smells, and can take a beating.
Gear Review: Evernew Color Ceramic Non-Stick Deep Pots
Camp cooking and cleanup goes much faster with Evernew's ceramic-coated pots.