Butane Stoves

The Best Backpacking Stoves: Staff Picks

Our experts recommend their favorite portable canister stoves for backpacking, plus a liquid-fuel stove, an alcohol stove and a wood-fuel stove.

How to Choose a Backpacking Stove

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

Meal Planning for Ultralight Backpacking

Get ideas on how to prepare and pack tasty meals while ultralight backpacking.

Backpacking Food Ideas & Meal Planning

Eating is one of the best things we do on the trail. Learn tips on how to plan snacks, breakfasts, lunches and dinners for your next backpacking trip.

Food Storage and Handling for Campers and Backpackers

Learn how to deter bears and other animals from raiding your camping or backpacking food; also get tips on proper food-handling hygiene.

How to Choose the Right Backpacking Stove Fuel

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.