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Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review
A low angle view of the Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 sitting on a rock with trees in the background. The stove is installed with a small fuel canister, and a small cook pot is on the pot stand.

Snow Peak Gigapower 2.0 Backpacking Stove Review

This is a stable, durable stove that gets the job done with few moving parts and packs down small, making it one of our favorites.
Primus Essential Trail Backpacking Stove Review
A close up of the whole Primus Essential Trail stove on a fuel canister with pine needs in the background.

Primus Essential Trail Backpacking Stove Review

If you’re looking for a reliable backpacking stove that is as simple as it gets and nearly unbreakable, look no further.
MSR WhisperLite Backpacking Stove Review
The Whisperlite stove with pot, heat reflector, and fuel bottle, all on a forest floor with trees in the background.

MSR WhisperLite Backpacking Stove Review

This stove stands up to extremely cold weather, high altitude, and blustery winds, making it ideal for mountaineering and winter treks.
Snow Peak Litemax Stove Review

Snow Peak Litemax Stove Review

This is one of the lightest and most compact backpacking stoves on the market. This tiny powerhouse can boil a liter of water in just under five minutes, and then it folds away nicely to fit into pretty much any cookpot when you’re done.
Glacier National Park Backpacking Guide

Glacier National Park Backpacking Guide

With more than 700 miles of backcountry trails traversing lush alpine meadows, glacier-carved peaks, deep valleys, and moss-fringed cirques cradling stunning azure lakes, Glacier National Park is as breathtakingly beautiful as it is physically and mentally demanding.
MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove Review
The PocketRocket 2 installed on a fuel canister and holding a pot with mountains and a lake in the background.

MSR PocketRocket 2 Stove Review

This stove is a whole lot of power in a tiny package. With excellent simmer control, and an efficient burn, it’s one of our favorites.
Jetboil Flash Cooking System Review
A hiker at camp, sitting in front of a tent, screwing the JetBoil Flash pot onto its burner. One hand stabilizes the burner and fuel while the other hand tilts the bottom of the stove into the burner to screw it in place.

Jetboil Flash Cooking System Review

Among integrated canister stoves, this is one of the most affordable and dependable options with lots of nice extra features.
Jetboil MiniMo Review
A profile shot of the MiniMo installed with burner, pot, fuel canister, and base support. Trees are in the background.

Jetboil MiniMo Review

This model is one of our favorites for backcountry gourmets and makes our list of the best backpacking stoves.
MSR WindBurner Stove Review

MSR WindBurner Stove Review

This stove system is among the highest quality and best-performing integrated stove systems on the market. We love its exceptional performance in windy weather, its speedy boil times, and great fuel efficiency.
BRS 3000T Backpacking Stove Review
A small backpacking stove boils a pot of water with rugged rocky mountains in the background

BRS 3000T Backpacking Stove Review

This stove is an excellent choice for those looking for a ridiculously lightweight and compact option for long-distance backpacking.
Best Backpacking Stoves of 2024
The MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe backpacking stove in front of a jagged mountain with red bands

Best Backpacking Stoves of 2024

We’ve spent years cooking up this list of the best backpacking stoves around so backcountry chefs and Cup Noodle connoisseurs can find their perfect match.
Pros and Cons of Hiking With Trekking Poles

Pros and Cons of Hiking With Trekking Poles

Whether you’re thru-hiking across the country or heading out on a quick weekend jaunt, trekking poles can add a lot of stability and…
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter Review
a water filter system attached to a water bottle with a still alpine lake and a mountain behind it.

Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter Review

This is one of our absolute favorite water filters for backpacking for its lightweight and efficacy. It is super easy to use and tucks into almost any pocket for fast access.
Collegiate Peaks Loop Backpacking Guide

Collegiate Peaks Loop Backpacking Guide

Searching for an epic two-week Colorado backpacking adventure? Here’s what you’re looking for: The Collegiate Peaks Loop.This stunning 160-mile loop in central Colorado provides a perfectly balanced two-week backpacking adventure.  Follow along the pristine Colorado Trail and the Continental Divide Trail as they wind through lush forests, meadows, and  valleys. Trek through vast fields of wildflowers that drape the rugged mountainsides. Scan the hills for a glimpse of an elk, mountain goat, or bighorn sheep. With huge sections of trail above tree line, you’ll get a healthy dose of craggy peaks and epic views.
Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review
Man hiking down a rocky trail.

Men’s Kuhl Renegade Rock Shorts Review

These are durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking, yet stylish enough to head to dinner after a long hike.
Men’s Nike DRI-Fit Challenger Shorts Review
Man standing by a blue lake in hiking shorts.

Men’s Nike DRI-Fit Challenger Shorts Review

The simple design of these shorts makes them easy to move in, and we’ve found the ultralight material is durable enough for multiple seasons of intense hiking.
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