Jetboil Genesis

There are many ways to cook a meal in the backcountry: Learn the pros and cons of different types of backpacking stoves and fuels.

Want to figure out how much fuel to bring on your next backpacking trip? You can do it using a meal plan, your stove’s specs and a little arithmetic.

Because stove choice begins with fuel choice, it helps to know pros and cons of gas and liquid fuels. We also highlight some alternative fuel options.