Over the past few years, we've seen some of the weight/bulk-cutting passion usually reserved for backpacking make its way over to car camping, particularly in the design of lighter, sleeker stoves ...

The first time I tried to light the Optimus Hiker+ camp stove I nearly set the darn thing on fire. Then I read the instructions. The Hiker+, which traces its origins to Sweden more than seven decades ...

Tiny but powerful: In mild weather at 9,500 feet, we easily boiled a liter of water in less than five minutes. 2.4 oz; optimus.se ...

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 ...

Just because you’re roughing it, it doesn’t mean you can’t eat well. The best camping stoves open the door to real meals outdoors, whether you’re cooking a feast at a car campsite or boiling instant ...

Best camping stoves, reviewed and recommended by an outdoor gear tester - As an experienced outdoor gear tester, I know what ...

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that food tastes better outdoors, and after a day of physical exertion, some dry crackers aren’t going to cut it. A stove is essential for campers and we’ll never ...

Cooking while on a camping trip is one of the best ways to enjoy your time in the great outdoors. But camping 101 says if your camping stove is hard to light and has a weak flame that keeps getting ...

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Editor's Note: Katadyn Group has updated its product line, and the Optimus Hiker+ Camp Stove reviewed here is no longer available. Details on similar stoves from the ...

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 ...