What’s the best backpacking stove? To answer this question, I tested 29 stove models from six different brands, interested only in those that I’d be happy to carry for an extended outing in the ...

The best backpackingstoves are lightweight, fuel-efficient, and fast—but most aren't built for real cooking. That's where the ...

If there's one thing liable to ruin the backpacking experience, it's being weighed down by too much baggage. The problem is there are several things considered essential for the serious backpacker who ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s nothing better after a long day of hiking and setting up camp than a hot cooked meal—and for that ...

The backpacking stove is a camping essential, even if you're going ultra-lightweight. There's just no fun in waking up and popping a caffeine pill instead of making a proper coffee, or being left with ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Besides some of the best iPhone apps for hiking and backpacking, there's something else you need to take on those outdoor adventures — a stove ...

There are times when less is definitely more, and loading up a backpack for a trek into the wilderness is certainly one of those times. If such an undertaking is unpalatable without the promise of a ...

You think politics in America are divisive? Try asking a group of backpackers to pick their favorite stove. The conversation quickly gets heated as people divide into brand-loyal camps. I think of ...