Stoves & Cookware

From freeze-dried thyme turkey to instant pumpkin cheesecake, take your Thanksgiving feast into the backcountry without lugging in a fryer.

A versatile stove that works great in windy conditions.

An integrated burner, pot, and heat exchanger sized for solo hikers.

Get fueled with tasty backcountry meals.

Step aside, GORP. This flavorful nut mix from Sahale Snacks is taking trail snacks to a new level.

These sun-dried tomatoes from Mooney Farms are great on-the-go or to add flavor to a meal.

Quick energy is the hallmark of these energy gels from Honey Stinger.

These aptly named Refreshers from Starbucks provide a flavorful energy kick to get you back on the trail.

These fruit infused drink mixes from Skratch Labs are the all-natural energy boost you need during a hard summit push.

Enjoy staying hydrated with this cold-brewed green tea from Hiya.

Go nuts over these flavored spreads from PocketFuel.

This freeze dried fruit from Just Tomatoes is great on its own or as an add-in.

Stay energized the natural way with these fruity sweet Shot Bloks from Clif.

Spice up you adventure with this poblano corn chowder from Packit Gourmet.

This pizza-inspired flavor-packed filling from Packit Gourmet will become whatever you make it.

This cold-water-prep chicken salad from Packit Gourmet will keep you fueled and on the trail.

Bring the fruity flavors of the tropics to the backcountry with this vegan meal from Backpacker's Pantry.

This rich pasta from Adventure Appetites combines many exciting flavors - smoked salmon, black olives, and sun dried tomatoes to name a few - into one satisfying backcountry dish.

Spice up a backpacker's staple with this berry oatmeal from Quaker Oats.

Bring southern comfort food into the outdoors with these mildly spicy and cheesy grits from Packit Gourmet.

Enjoy your extra calories with PowerBar Energy Blasts.

We cracked dozens of eggs to find the perfect camping prep. Here's how to pack them efficiently, use them in trail-worthy recipes, and clean up quickly.

Need to kill your chocolate craving? Use these recipes to get your chocolate fix in the backcountry.

Fuel the biggest cold-weather adventures.

A dining kit made for ultralight soloists.

A tester favorite for their smaller-than-average size and a mix of quick- absorbing organic sugars.

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A souped up camp kitchen

When you're camping close to the car, there's no need for freeze-dried. Feast like royalty at your next frontcountry campout with these nine field-tested grilling products designed for the outdoor gourmand.

A half-dozen items made to enhance your backcountry dining experience.

This tank-tough stove is easy to use and boils water fast, even in below-freezing temps.

For emergency calories or just an easy-to-pack meal, Bridgford sandwiches are easy to carry and can keep for up to three years.

Snack smarter and pack a variety of energy bars to get the right boost at the right moment for optimal on-trail performance.

Hunger-sating (and quick to prepare) meals to cap off a long day on the trail.

Grab these quick-fix and fast-fueling trail meals on the go.

Start your day with these tester-favorite and camp-ready breakfasts.

This two-burner camp stove is half grill, half cooktop.

Four cool accessories add even more versatility to the hot little cooker that you've come to love.

The ultimate stove: anywhere, anytime, any gas

A stable canister stove

If you're camping with kids, this pizza is a must make.

Do not underestimate this tiny stove's competence!

A sweet piece for the angler on your gift list

For large groups, this kitchen set will making cooking a snap

A stove that combines the versatility, power, and cold-weather performance of liquid fuel with the ease of no-priming-required canisters.

A stove that combines the versatility, power, and cold-weather performance of liquid fuel with the ease of no-priming-required canisters.

A reliable, user-friendly cooker that's extremely lightweight for liquid fuel.

A utilitarian tumbler that shines in a big-group camp kitchen.

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.

Jetboil’s Personal Cooking System (PCS) is fast, fuel-efficient, and foolproof, and this new titanium version is barely half the weight.

This four-piece set has a nonstick silicone/ceramic coating.

Amp up your frontcountry campground cooking with these five items.

A backcountry setup for the maestro in the kitchen.

Smaller, lighter, and even better performing than the original

You won't go hungry with these backcountry dinners.

Easy-to-eat lunches and snacks that actually taste good.

Oatmeal, granola, and eggs–backcountry style.

We scrambled eggs, flipped pancakes, and scrubbed burnt-on crud to find the best pots and pans for every backcountry chef.

A cool way to boil and carry water, all in one package.

Sidewalk campouts will never be the same.

A wood or pellet-burning stove that doubles as windscreen.

An all-in-one titanium kitchen kit.

A sturdy stove with claw-like appendages that grab most surfaces.