Gear: Backcountry Cookware

Just because you're in the backcountry doesn't mean you don't need cookware. Here, some essentials to make you king of trail kitchen.

Author:: BACKPACKER Editors and Contributors
Publish date:: Oct 7, 2009
Updated on: Feb 14, 2017

Camp Kitchen Packing List

Editors' Choice 2009 Gold Award: MSR MugMate Coffee Maker

Utensils: Primus Meal Set

Evernew Titanium Pasta Pot

Editors' Choice 2009: PackIt Gourmet Austintacious Tortilla Soup

Ultralight Eating Tips and Recipes

Essential Backcountry Cookware

Evernew Color Ceramic Non-Stick Deep Pots

GSI DukJug Bottle

MSR Exo 2 System Cook Kit

Sea to Summit Delta Insul-Mug

Sea to Summit AlphaLite Cutlery

Light My Fire Spice Box

FOOD & NUTRITION

Read All of Backpacker's Food and Nutrition Articles Right Here

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Everything you need to eat well in the backcountry.

Backcountry Eggnog

Just because you're 10 miles into the wilderness doesn't mean you should miss out on holiday drinks.

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Party of two? Your cookware is ready.

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Beginner Skills

The perfect solo cookset

Pots for the masses–and the ages.

Don't forget these essentials when you're headed into the cold.

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Beginner Skills

The best instant coffee ever

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Need to recharge with something tasty? These savory snacks will do just that.

Your ultralight kitchen is now complete