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REI’s First Nesting Bear Canister ‘Keeps Bears Baffled’ With Unique Design for People

It’s too smart for bears, and just smart enough for humans. REI’s first modular, nesting bear canister saves space and keeps the goods safe.

Written by Josette Rolfe March 26, 2025

Jetboil Flash 1.0L Fast Boil Review: Redesign Adds Durable Igniter, Other Improvements

Jetboil’s Flash 1.0L Fast Boil upgrades address several complaints about the previous generation of quick-boiling camp stoves.

Written by Andrew McLemore March 17, 2025

Fire It Up: SOTO WindMaster vs. MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Backpacking Stove Showdown

The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe has stood head and shoulders over other backpacking stoves for years and many trail miles. Can the SOTO WindMaster dethrone it?

Written by Ian Atkinson February 24, 2025

Jetboil’s Lightest, Smallest ‘Stash’ Cook System Does Not Compromise

The Jetboil Stash cuts the fat on weight and bulk for backcountry hunters and anyone else who counts ounces before they hit the trail.

Written by Josh Kirchner January 30, 2025

The Best Backpacking Stoves of 2025

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 November 08, 2024

Portable Tailgating: Turn Your Solo Stove Into a Grill With Cookout Kit

The $300 kit turns the Bonfire 2.0 into a functional outdoor cooking setup, with a charcoal adaptor, kit frame, and a grill or griddle

Written by Andrew McLemore October 18, 2024

Seafood Staples That Give Back: Toadfish Coastal Kitchen Collection Review

Toadfish’s arsenal of culinary tools is more stacked than ever before, and each Coastal Kitchen purchase continues to improve coastal water quality.

Written by Harry Spampinato October 18, 2024

A Better Electric Cooler: Dometic Introduces CFX5 Series

Dometic continues to improve the powered cooler. The latest, top-spec model line is the CFX5.

Written by Bryon Dorr October 15, 2024

Field to Fire: Exploring Wild Game Cooking With Andrew Zimmern

I had the chance to ask Andrew Zimmern some questions about his show and what it means to be a hunter and prepare your own…

Written by Rachelle Schrute October 03, 2024

Classic Camp Coffee Device Gets Premium Upgrade: AeroPress Premium Review

AeroPress is one of the best coffee makers for travel and camping — but how will it fare with glass, steel, and aluminum?

Written by Will Brendza October 01, 2024

Luxury Camp Kitchen: Gerber ComplEat Cookset Review

Gerber is known for its knives, but it dove into the camp cooking market with the ComplEat Cookset and a series of other kitchenware that…

Written by Will Brendza August 28, 2024

First Take Review: GOSO Cookware Everywhere Pan

We get in some early testing of the Everywhere Pans from GOSO Cookware, launching on Kickstarter.

Written by Dan Grec July 31, 2024

Worth Its Weight in Pancakes: Weber Traveler 22″ Portable Griddle Review

Weber launched the Traveler 22 camp griddle for portable frying, searing, and sautéing anywhere you’re willing to lug this 50-plus-pound behemoth.

Written by Nick LeFort July 24, 2024

Sturdy Yet Collapsible: The Sea to Summit Detour Stainless Steel Camp Kitchen

In the Detour collection, Sea to Summit combines the quality and heat-conduction of steel with the lightweight, collapsible aspect of silicone, creating compact cookware and…

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Detour Stainless Steel Kettle & Mug From Sea to Summit

This week, two lucky winners will receive a Detour Stainless Steel Kettle and Mug from Sea to Summit.

Gerber Camp Hacks: Here’s What (Not) to Do While Cooking at Camp

Recently, chef Brian Lee traveled around Southern California with Gerber’s ComplEAT collection to cook up camp meals for complete strangers.

Camp Kitchen in a Box: iKamper Aioks Review

The iKamper Aioks is an all-in-one camp kitchen setup that is perfect for overland and car-camping adventures with family and friends.

Written by Nick LeFort May 20, 2024

How to Choose a Camp Stove: Which Is Best for You?

Eating a warm meal in the woods requires cooking in the woods. But what camp stove is the best for you?

Written by Will Brendza May 10, 2024

The Best Gluten-Free Freeze Dried Meals: Camp Food for Everyone

Increased awareness of gluten-free diets makes backpacking a little easier — and a lot more delicious — for gluten-free eaters.

Written by Steve Larese May 03, 2024

Cooking in the Dirt? This Kit Is Your One-Stop Shop

Gerber’s ComplEAT Collection makes it easy to get a meal on the camp table, thanks to its durable materials and compact storage systems.

How to Find Morel Mushrooms: Foraging 101

Want to find your own morel mushrooms? These tips and tricks will help you gather heaps of morels.

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 23, 2024

Get Outside, Get Cooking: GearJunkie’s Guide to a Dialed Camp Kitchen

Take your camp cooking to the next level with GearJunkie’s ultimate guide to tips, tricks, gear, systems, recipes, and more.

Written by Will Brendza and Mallory Paige April 15, 2024

2024 Camp Guide: Your Destination for All Things Camping From Backcountry

Let Backcountry be your guide to finding the camping gear that’s right for your style of sleeping outside.

Home Run Heat: Traeger, Louisville Slugger Launch Pellets Made From Repurposed Baseball Bat Wood

Traeger says the limited-edition maple pellets add ‘sweet smoke’ to barbecue favorites.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 20, 2024

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Frontier Ultralight Cookset From Sea to Summit

This week, three lucky winners will win a Frontier 2-Person Cookset from Sea to Summit.

Collapsible Camp Cookware for Gas and Induction Stoves: Sea to Summit Detour First Look

Sea to Summit just launched its first-ever collapsible camping kitchen set, the Detour Collection.

Written by Will Brendza March 14, 2024

LOFI Stove Review: Light, Efficient, Battery-Powered Wood Stove

Wood stoves have always been fun at camp, but hard to justify on the trail. Fresh off Kickstarter, this stove is the best swing so…

Written by Ian Graber-Stiehl March 06, 2024

Burn Hazard: MSR Recalls More Than 60,000 Cooking Pots

One of the most popular cooking products from MSR has been recalled due to a potential burn hazard.

Written by Will Brendza February 23, 2024

Cook With Heat, Not Fire: Firemaple Sunflower Stove Review

By eliminating an open flame, the Firemaple Sunflower Stove eliminates the need to worry about windy conditions, making it a better backcountry choice.

Written by Nick LeFort February 23, 2024

Big, Beautiful, Backyard Beast: Breeo ‘Live Fire’ Pizza Oven Review

Build on your backyard fire setup — Breeo’s Live Fire oven attaches to a variety of the brand’s fire pits to add fun and food to…

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 22, 2024

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