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The Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2023

We tested the best backpacking water filters and purifiers for your next trip into the great outdoors.

Written by Mary Murphy and Chris Carter November 24, 2023

The Best Backpacking Stoves of 2023

The right stove makes life on the trail better. From ultralight canisters to four-season and multifuel options, we’ve found and tested the best backpacking stoves.

Written by Mary Murphy and Chris Carter October 24, 2023

The Best Camping Stoves of 2023

We tested the best camping stoves from Coleman, Camp Chef, Primus, and more for this review. Check it out to see how each performs and…

Written by Mary Murphy and Nick Belcaster October 20, 2023

The Best Thermoses of 2023-2024

If you want your favorite liquids to stay hot all day, check out our roundup of the best thermoses of 2023-2024. Get ready to warm…

Written by Meg Carney & Nick Belcaster September 27, 2023

It’s Hip to Be Square: Canyon Coolers Outfitter 125 Review

The Outfitter 125 is among the top options for keeping hunters’ hard-earned wild game meat cool and ready for packaging.

Written by Josh Kirchner September 26, 2023

A Third the Weight and Half the Price: Grayl x Pathfinder Titanium Camp Stove Review

The tiny 0.9-ounce Grayl x Pathfinder Ti Camp Stove boils water as fast as some of the best-known backpacking stoves out there — but that…

Written by Steven John September 07, 2023

Fold It, Pack It, and Grill Anywhere: Burch Barrel Flat Packer Charcoal Grill and Wood Fire Pit Review

Weighing in at 25 pounds, the Flat Packer from Burch Barrel is burly. But it packs down to almost nothing, sets up fast, and works…

Written by Berne Broudy August 29, 2023

Bulky, Heavy, but Highly Efficient Wood Stove: BioLite EcoZoom Versa Rocket Review

For a wood stove, the BioLite EcoZoom Versa Rocket Stove is a very efficient means for camp cooking — but you won’t be taking it…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2023

REI Labor Day Sale: Top Camping Gear Deals

Save up to 40% on tents, sleeping bags, and other camping equipment during the co-op’s annual clearance sale.

A Portable Pizza Oven Anyone Can Use: Solo Stove Pi Prime Review

There are already plenty of pizza ovens on market — but none as affordable and easy to use as the Solo Stove Pi Prime.

Written by Mary Murphy August 18, 2023

The Best Portable Grills of 2023

Grilling can add new dimensions to your cooking and help you create gourmet meals in remote locations. Check out our list of the best portable…

Written by Paul Mandell and Berne Broudy August 17, 2023

Itacate Brings Authentic Latin Flavors to Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals

Bringing culture-forward meals to backpacking has never been an easy backcountry option. But Itacate Foods is making Latin food accessible for any outdoor adventure.

Written by Matthew Medendorp August 09, 2023

Stop the Culinary Sufferfests: Pro Chef Shares Tips for Cooking Better Backpacking Meals

Dissatisfied with bland dehydrated meals in a bag, Chef Corso set out on a mission to elevate backpacking meals — he now has over 300…

Written by Will Brendza August 03, 2023

No-Ice Cooler? ‘Oyster Tempo’ Vacuum-Insulated Cooler Review

Oyster’s Tempo cooler is a vacuum-sealed aluminum cooler that it claims ‘needs no ice.’ But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t put some in there.

Written by Will Brendza July 12, 2023

Jetboil Genesis Basecamp Stove System Review: The Benchmark of Car Camping Stoves

This system didn’t just take my cooking to the next level — it now has a permanent place in my van.

Written by Sean Jansen June 21, 2023

Only YETI Can Get Away With Selling a $400 Cast Iron Pan

The YETI Cast Iron Skillet may be the most expensive cast iron pan on the market. But, is it worth the $400 price tag?

Written by Rachelle Schrute June 13, 2023

Savings Stoke: Find Deals on Camp Essentials at Backcountry

Backcountry has camping gear on sale just in time for summer. That means you can shop now and break in the gear right away.

Father’s Day Gifts for Dads Who Camp

Father’s Day is just around the corner. If you need ideas for the camp-happy dad in your life, look no farther. We’ve compiled some of our…

Written by Will Brendza June 07, 2023

Traeger Ironwood Review: Next-Gen Pellet Grill Rings In Summer Sizzle

Traeger’s all-new Ironwood pellet grill looks to elevate your backyard grilling without the pinnacle price tag.

Written by Nick LeFort May 22, 2023

Coleman Camp Sale: Memorial Day Deals on Camping Gear

You can save up to 30% off camping gear during Coleman’s Memorial Day Sale.

Solo Stove Pi Fire Review: Cook Your Pizza on a Bonfire

Pizza night is a favorite at our house, as is campfire night (read: s’mores). The new Pi Fire from Solo Stove just merged the two.

Written by Cameron Martindell May 19, 2023

Smaller Than the Best, Lighter Than the Rest: Primus Kinjia Camp Stove Review

The Primus Kinjia Stove burns hot and simmers low for complex camp cooking in a compact, lightweight package that outshines its competition.

Written by Bergen Tjossem May 16, 2023

An Ammo Can That Grills for 2: Ignik FireCan Deluxe Review

Ignik now makes a FireCan Deluxe that doubles as a grill on top of being a fire pit — and it cooks faster than you…

Written by Nick LeFort April 10, 2023

‘Oyster Cooler’ Is So Efficient, You Won’t Need Ice*

The Tempo Cooler is the debut product of Oyster, which claims it revolutionizes temperature-sensitive storage with patented vacuum technology.

Written by Will Brendza April 04, 2023

REI & Hipcamp Giveaway: Win Over $2,000 of Gear for a Hipcamp Stay of Your Choice

We unpacked the #SaveASpot sweepstakes gear bundles to see everything you could win. Check out the details here and enter the contest.

So You Want to Thru-Hike the Colorado Trail? Here’s Your Backpacking Checklist

This summer I’m thru-hiking the Colorado Trail, and now’s the time to get prepared. Here’s a checklist of what I’m bringing and how I’m planning…

Written by David Young March 27, 2023

The ‘Most Digitally Advanced Grill Ever’: Konnected Joe Precision

The Konnected Joe ups the ceramic grill game with app-controlled temperature, cooking modes, and meat probe-monitoring.

Written by Andrew Marshall March 20, 2023

The Biggest Improvement to My Camp Kitchen Is a Mini Pizza Oven (But Not for Pizza)

Though it seems unorthodox, the Ooni Koda 12 portable pizza oven offers a lot of upside over your 2-burner camp stove — like 950 degrees of…

Written by Nate Mitka March 02, 2023

Ammo Box Cooker: Ignik Updates ‘FireCan’ With Grill Accessories

The burn ban-compliant FireCan receives a few grill-master upgrades for 2023.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 01, 2023

Primus Offers Free Stove Repair Parts in Push for Longevity, Sustainability

Do you know what’s cooler than a 4-ounce backpacking stove? A 4-ounce backpacking stove that will last forever.

Written by Mary Murphy February 16, 2023

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