Cooking Archives

Stanley Launches Cook Set Fit for a Gourmet Kitchen

Stanley’s newest cook kit, the Adventure Even-Heat Camp Pro Cook Set, has the same 3-ply stainless steel pots and pans found in kitchens around the world.…

Written by Sean McCoy June 26, 2019

3 Favorite Camp Cocktails: Watch GearJunkie Editors’ Picks

Nothing complements a good time around the fire like drinking. Elevate your standard camp liquor with these three recipes chosen by GearJunkie editors.

Written by Nate Mitka June 11, 2019

Lowest Price Yet: Get Your YETI Hopper Two Now

This week, YETI dropped the price of its Hopper Two 30 soft coolers by 20 percent. Now, you can get the same great cooler for…

Written by Sponsored Post June 05, 2019

Smoke Meats Like the Pros: Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco Drum Smoker Review

Oklahoma Joe’s built a reputation on sturdy, competition-style offset smokers. The new Bronco, a more compact drum model, brings an efficient, heavy-duty, easy-to-use design to…

Written by Adam Bible May 22, 2019

The Best in Backcountry Coffee: Methods That Require No ‘Gear’

We put the new ‘equipment-less’ coffee trend to the test.

Written by Josh Taves May 01, 2019

Hate Styrofoam Coolers? Igloo Launches First Biodegradable Alternative

Igloo launched a pulp-based cooler this month. Its sturdy build, $10 price tag, and biodegradable nature could disrupt the one-time-use market currently dominated by EPS…

Written by Stephen Regenold April 25, 2019

‘Super Steel’ Knife: The Ultimate Blade for Camp Chefs?

If you love knives and geek out on metals, the launch of the Artisan Revere Chef Knife may raise your eyebrows. The Elmax steel chef…

Written by Sean McCoy March 20, 2019

Traeger’s Top-End Grills Now Heat Faster

New Traeger grills claim higher temperatures and faster heating to help you sear your steak quicker.

Written by Berne Broudy March 15, 2019

Camp Knife Kit Review: Better Blades for Chefs on the Go

When weight and space aren’t the biggest concerns, camp knife kits provide extra freedom and utility for on-the-go trail lunches.

Written by Cameron Martindell February 19, 2019

Solo Stove Goes Bigger, Smaller: Crushes Funding Goal

The smokeless fire pit we loved reboots with both jumbo and more portable models. And the response has been huge.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2018

No Stove Needed: Omeals Self-Heating Backpacking Meal Review

Omeals are a unique and fresh take on backcountry cuisine. The self-heating meals are no more expensive than freeze-dried backpacking meals and are easily prepared…

Written by Kyle Nossaman September 26, 2018

Dyneema ‘REpack’ Feed Bag Lightens Load for Dehydrated Meals

Painfully simple yet surprisingly high-tech, the REpack aims to change how you eat at the campsite.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 25, 2018

Buy It for Life: Iconic Gear That Hasn’t Changed

Sometimes a piece of gear comes along that’s so good, messing with it will only make it worse.

Written by Aaron Bible September 18, 2018

MSR WindBurner Duo Review: Twice the Volume, Same Boil Speed

After countless backcountry hunting expeditions, the MSR Windburner Duo has proved itself invaluable. It boils a lot of water quickly, which means less waiting for…

Written by Nick Trehearne September 17, 2018

3D-Printed Camp Stove Is ‘Windproof,’ Made With Lasers

The PeakBoil camp stove is made from layers of laser-heated molten steel. Its designers make the bold claim that it outperformed conventional options on a…

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 06, 2018

Traeger Ranger Portable Wood-Pellet Grill Review

Traeger grills are renowned for home use. A new model, the Ranger, gives tailgate chefs a portable pellet grill option.

Written by Berne Broudy July 30, 2018

Boil Water in 100 Seconds: Jetboil Flash Review

The Jetboil Flash, the brand’s update to the ever-popular backpacking stove boils water quick. Here, we review the updated Flash, with design improvements in 2018.

Written by Mike Misselwitz July 25, 2018

Essentials for Easy Off-the-Grid Living

From heating pre-dawn coffee to lighting base camp at nightfall, our editor has lived off the grid enough to know what it takes to make…

Written by Chelsey Magness July 24, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Sea to Summit Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set

This week, one lucky winner will receive an Alpha 2 Pot Cook Set from Sea to Summit!

Written by Sponsored Post July 20, 2018

No Softie: Get to Know YETI’s ‘BackFlip’ Cooler Backpack

What, where, even why to carry: YETI explains the ins and outs of its increasingly popular cooler backpack the BackFlip.

Written by Sponsored Post May 25, 2018

Our Favorite Camp Cookware On Sale Now

If you’re looking to outfit your backpacking kitchen for summer hikes, several top products are on sale through Memorial Day. Grab a deal, hit the…

Written by Sponsored Post May 25, 2018

MSR WindBurner Review: Fuel-Sipping Stove

The WindBurner Combo is the latest stove system in the growing MSR lineup. Over the last few months, our editor used it to cook all…

Written by Christophe Noel April 05, 2018

Morsel Claims It Builds a Better Spork

Love them or hate them, the spork is a staple of outdoor gear. Now, a brand called Morsel claims to have built a better eating…

Written by Sean McCoy March 21, 2018

Undetectable Killer: Cooking (or Heating) With Gas in Tents

Odorless, colorless, poisonous: Carbon monoxide is a deadly threat to campers who cook and heat with gas inside tents.

Written by Steve Graepel December 18, 2017

No Ice Needed: Put a Refrigerator in Your Car

The Dometic CFX35W adds WiFi and a mobile app interface to an already popular line of 12-volt fridges.

Written by Christophe Noel November 27, 2017

‘Smokeless’ Fire Pit Cooks Food, Charges Phone

No smoke, floating flames, and a grate to cook your meal: Meet the BioLite FirePit.

Written by Sean McCoy September 19, 2017

Excerpt: Outdoors Cookbook For Dirtbags To Glampers

Think ‘Nutella Crepes for Peak Baggers Who Can’t Make Crepes’ sounds yummy? Brandon Leonard and Anna Brones offer goofy and practical recipes in the outdoors…

Written by Nate Mitka July 13, 2017