Cooking

‘Burch Barrel’ Smoker Review: This Grill Is the Life of the Party

Burch Barrel’s wood-fired smoker grill burns wood or charcoal, and it’ll also be the biggest attention-grabber at your next cookout.

Written by Berne Broudy November 04, 2022

Backcountry Winter Gear Favorites: Prepare for the Slopes (and Après)

This Backcountry gear can help you hit the slopes with the upper hand against the elements this winter.

Cliffset Portable Cutlery Review: Keep Your Fork to Yourself

I took the Cliffset Starter Pack camping to test this portable cutlery in the wild. Cliffset may have accidentally made one of the greatest cutlery…

Written by Sean McCoy & Adam Ruggiero October 03, 2022

Camp Chef’s Woodwind Pro: Smoking Competition With a Secret Weapon

The Camp Chef Woodwind Pro launches a patented ‘smoker box’ that allows the pellet grill to also burn wood and charcoal for more smoke control.

Written by Will Brendza September 28, 2022

Elevate Your Campsite Cooking: Jetboil Summit Skillet Review

Most backpacking all-in-one systems consist of a simple stove, pot, and lid. Here’s why you should consider adding a skillet to the mix. We review the…

Written by Xiaoling Keller September 14, 2022

Solo Stove Lite Review: The Smokeless Fire Pit Goes Lightweight for the Backcountry

After a long day on the trail backpacking, the last thing you want to do is have to waste a lot of time and energy…

Written by David Young August 29, 2022

More Propane, More Problems: California Likely to Pass Ban on Single-Use Gas Cans

California campers may need to find new options for cooking if the state passes a ban on single-use gas canisters this month.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 25, 2022

CO Residents: Get Your Free Solar Camp Cooker, Courtesy of Busch Light

In a bid to help prevent forest fires, the quintessential American brewery drops a solar-powered camp gear giveaway.

Written by Sam Anderson August 24, 2022

Wildly Popular Solo Stove Fire Pit Gets Upgraded: Bonfire 2.0 Review

Solo Stove is helping lead the way in the popularity of smokeless fire pits. Today, its bestselling fire pit gets its first big upgrade.

Written by Jake Ferguson August 01, 2022

Taste Meets Practicality: 8 Great Condiments to Spice Up Your Camp Cooking

Whether you’re a sweet-toothed sugar-lover or a thrill-seeking chili-fiend, there are plenty of ways to spice up your campfire cooking. Here are our 8 favorite…

Written by GJ Staff July 21, 2022

‘DIRT’ Docuseries: Forager Finds Culinary Contact With Wild Ingredients

From truffle hunting in the Pacific Northwest to swamp fishing in the bayou, adventure meets cuisine in a new docuseries from Huckberry.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 18, 2022

Big Taste, Easy Heat: The Breeo X Series Smokeless Fire Pit, Cooking System Review

Breeo’s ‘smokeless’ fire pit is my new favorite piece of summer gear. From grilling to chilling, it’s the best backyard option I’ve tried thus far.

Written by Nicole Qualtieri June 24, 2022

The Classic Camp Stove Gets a Modern Makeover: Coleman 1900 3-in-1 Review

We tested Coleman’s new fully featured 1900 Collection 3-in-1 camping stove. While the Coleman Classic is great, this new stove may just take the cake.

Written by Mary Murphy May 26, 2022

Pellet Grill Under $300? Z Grills Cruiser 200A Review

The Z Grills Cruiser 200A — a compact portable smoker grill that holds more food than you think will fit and cooks it to perfection.

Written by Berne Broudy May 17, 2022

Start ‘Adventure Grilling’: HitchFire F-20 Vehicle-Mounted Grill Review

If you are a grill master who also loves traveling, then the HitchFire F-20 may be exactly what you never knew you needed for adventure…

Written by David Young May 11, 2022

GSI Pinnacle Pro Stove Review: Slim, Strong, Simmering Superhero

Looking for a stove with great simmering powers that’s also slim, durable, and packable? The GSI Pinnacle Pro Stove hits high in all of those…

Written by Mary Murphy April 01, 2022

Spring Savings: Score Up to 40% Off During Gerber Sale

In the market for fresh tools to make your life in the backcountry easier? Look no further than this sale on Gerber Gear.

Written by Harley Schafer March 18, 2022

Spring Forward: Save Up to 30% on Stanley Drinkware and Other Gear

Stock up on Stanley drinkware, coolers, and camping cookware during the brand’s Spring Sale, through March 13.

How to Cook a Turkey in the Ground: Our Step-by-Step Guide

So you’ve mastered the art of the oven and avoided burning your house down while deep frying a turkey. Time to push it to the…

Written by Rocky Brown November 24, 2021

Cone of Flame: FireTower Builds Collapsible Rocket Stove

The FireTower folds down to the size of a small book and uses twigs for fuel. The eye-catching compact rocket stove grabbed our attention on…

Written by Sam Anderson September 17, 2021

Z Grills Flame Elite Review: Affordable Pellet Grill That Smokes and Sears

The company that manufactures smokers for Traeger and Grilla Grills also makes affordable smokers under their own name.

Written by Berne Broudy August 30, 2021

REI Labor Day Sale: Epic Deals on Outdoor Gear

Once a year, REI’s Labor Day Sale happens with huge discounts on high-quality gear. Snag these gear deals from August 27 to September 6.

Written by Harley Schafer August 27, 2021

Rivian Truck Receives Custom Snow Peak Kitchen Treatment

For those of us who salivate over the off-grid-but-scrupulously-chic life, it looks like Rivian’s fulfilled our fantasies yet again. Of course, Snow Peak’s in on…

Written by Sam Anderson August 13, 2021