"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 MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe is a dependable and compact stove with quick boil time and simmering capabilities. The MSR WhisperLite Universal stove is ideal for international and cold weather travel ...

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 ...

Every ounce counts when you're headed for an extended stay in the wilderness with everything you need on your back, and the arrival of lightweight cooking systems has meant hikers can still reward ...

Camping stoves allow you to prepare hot food while out in the woods. It’s a lot safer than building a campfire and holding pots and pans over it, and it allows you to control the temperature in which ...

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 ...

I recently wrote about all my favorite lightweight backpacking gear in Outside’s Summer Buyer’s Guide. Buy everything I suggest (plus a few choice extras) and your base weight (all your gear excluding ...

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 ...

Even novice outdoorsy people can recognize the value of having a good meal at camp, whether that’s a solid cup of pour-over coffee in the morning or chili around a fire with family and friends after a ...