Gear Review: Toaks titanium alcohol stove cook system
A light and efficient stove system suitable for solo use. But it is the Siphon Stove itself that most impressed me. Read More …
Tag: stoves
Stove Comparison – Real World Use
An overview of backpacking stove types with their pluses and minuses. No such thing a the “best stove”…just what is best for you. Revised October 2018. Read More …
Long term review – Aqua-Tainer
A sturdy, reliable, and easy to use water container. Should be a simple item. But most aren’t good. The Reliance Aqua-Tainer is a 7-gallon wonder that works! Read More …
Quick Tip: Propane adapter hose for a camp stove
Want the convenience of propane for camping but not deal with those (mainly) one-use green canisters? Get an adapter hose! Read More …
TBT Gear: MSR Simmerlite
A relatively light, compact, and quiet white gas stove. It was just marketed wrongly. And the stove came out at the wrong time. Read More …
Long term review – ALPS Mountaineering Table
If you camp in off-the-beaten-places, a good table is helpful. Here is one portable, durable, and excellent option. Read More …
Website of the week: Adventures in Stoving
Well written, thought out and valuable discussion on all things stoves. Read More …
G-Works Gas Saver R1
My experience with the G-Works Gas Saver R1 for consolidating isobutane fuel canisters. Read More …
Stoves for camping
Car camping, road tripping, doing trail work or even a trailhead bivy? Here’s an overview of stoves that may work. Read More …
TBT Gear: Cast iron cookware
It is Throwback Thursday with a look at cast iron cook gear! The old school cookware that is suitable for in home or camp. Read More …
Gear Review: Open Country 4 Quart Pot
An inexpensive and effective pot for group trips esp in winter. Works well for car camping, too. Read More …
The Quiver- Stoves
A look at the stoves I use for backpacking and camping. Read More …
PSA : Alcohol and Esbit stoves banned in RMNP
Another example of a government agency being leery of alcohol and solid fuel stoves. Will other agencies follow? Read More …
Alcohol stove alternative – Hornet BRS-3000t
A sub-one ounce canister stove that may be a good option for solo backpackers. Read More …
TBT Gear: Coleman Exponent F1 Ultralight Canister Stove
Throwback Thursday Gear style: An inexpensive, light, reliable stove that put out a lot of heat.But was discontinued. Read More …
TBT Gear: White gas stove
Another TBT gear style: the white gas stove Continuing the stroll down memory lane (trail?), another item I used in my formative years of backpacking was an MSR Whisperlite International. I remember when I first bought it and tried Read More …
TBT Gear: MSR Alpine cook set
TBT Thursday gear style: The MSR Alpine cookset Read More …
TBT Gear: Coleman one-burner propane stove
Throwback Thursday..gear style! A look at the Coleman one-burner propane stove. Read More …
Alcohol Stoves Reconsidered
Re-thinking my personal use of the alcohol stove.
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Going Stoveless: Cold food for thought
Going stoveless when backpacking is an option that should be looked at more closely. Here’s why. Read More …
Lightweight Backpacking 101
A quick and dirty overview for transitioning from a traditional backpacker to a lighter weight backpacker. Chart to compare and contrast weights and prices,too Read More …
Gear Review – Bottlestove
A gear review of of the alcohol stove from Bottlestoves.com Note: Bottlestoves.com provided the stove for my review Alcohol stoves are being used by not only long distance hikers, but increasingly more weekend backpackers. The lightness, ease of use and Read More …