Heating and cooking with flame is our game
I don’t do a lot of camping in the winter, but as the wilderness can be so beautiful this time of year, it was always inevitable I would be doing at least some cold weather camping at some stage. As much as the outdoors is beautiful in the winter, I didn’t enjoy the experience as … Read more
Butane, isobutane, or propane are the 3 most common gas fuels used in camp stoves. Best gas to use for hikers. Butane is the best gas for hikers. Butane is stored at a much lower pressure than propane, therefore a butane storage cannister can be made much lighter than a propane tank as it doesn’t … Read more
Hikers and back packers need to consider many things when choosing a camping stove, most notably, size, weight, and fuel source. These factors can make all the difference between an enjoyable camping trip and being so uncomfortable that you’ll never go hiking again. This article gets to the heart of what’s important in a camping … Read more
If you’re a hiker and a want to cook or boil water when back packing through the woods, you’ll appreciate that any equipment you carry needs to be functionality, and efficient. These key features are almost non-negotiable, and when it comes to backpack camping stoves, the kampMATE Trekker Ultra Lightweight Portable Wood Burning Camping Stove … Read more
Looking for a good multifuel backpacking and hiking stove option that can work with both packed and found fuel? This might just be the best pick for you. When planning a long backpacking or hiking trip, it’s very important to plan accordingly. You have to map out where you can get supplies next so you … Read more
When you think of a wood-fueled backpacking cookstove, a tin can with holes may come to mind. This is perfectly normal as a lot of people have definitely tried repurposing an old can into something useful in their long treks. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that some people have actually used their past meal’s … Read more
It’s no secret that working with a wood stove on a camping trip can be a challenge, especially if the unit you own doesn’t really do much to help you get a more efficient burn out of your fuel. Most DIY camping wood stoves have this weakness, making commercial ones the better options. With their … Read more
The kampMATE WoodFlame Ultra Lightweight Back Packing Stove is a light weight & flat pack collapsible wood burning camping stove, ideally sized for building a camp fire for two or more back packers. Its strong, safe, and very sturdy, can contain a good sized fire, and can handle pots and pans large and small. kampMATE … Read more