stoves – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:27:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg stoves – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Gear Review – Generic $10 canister stove https://pmags.com/gear-review-generic-10-canister-stove https://pmags.com/gear-review-generic-10-canister-stove#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:09:12 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=45572 Gear Review – Generic $10 canister stove

A $10 canister stove I've recommended for years received some extended field use this past year. It's not perfect, but it's light, functional, and surprisingly capable for the price. Read More ...

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Our annual roundup of the simple, effective gear that served Joan and me well in 2025 — from shelters and stoves to daypacks, pans, and a few DIY touches. Read More ...

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The UCO Utility Spork 3-in-1 Combo Spoon-Fork-Knife from is a modest item that Joan and I use all the time since 2019. Read More ...

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A long tern review of the decidely un-hip Costco Igloo cooler from 2010. Read More ...

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A more in-depth look at the solo camping cook kit we put together for some trips Joan did this past year that seemed to sparked some interest. Read More ...

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A $10 and 5 oz, one-quart cookpot makes an excellent solution when backpacking for two. Read More ...

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A video that looks over the backpacking stoves I use from a practical standpoint. Read More ...

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A light and efficient stove system suitable for solo use. But it is the Siphon Stove itself that most impressed me. Read More ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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