Fuel type: Tablets Weight: 3.25 oz. Integrated pot No What we like: Cheap and ultralight. What we don’t: Cooks slowly, messy and stinky, and no
Category: Backpacking Stoves
Sleeping in your sleeping bag after an extended hike is among the best benefits of backpacking. The bags of today offer incredible warmth for the weight with a myriad of techniques that allow them to keep dry and work in a range of conditions. Most of the bags listed here contain down that is more breathable, warmer, and more flexible than synthetic insulation, but we did include several of the top synthetic models. For more information on the subject check out our comparison table for sleeping bags and buy-in tips below the top picks.
Fuel type: Canister Weight: 0.9 oz. Integrated pot No What we like: Really, really cheap and still works. What we don’t: Inferior performance compared to
Fuel type: Canister Weight: 7.1 oz. (stove only: 2.1 oz.) Integrated pot No (pot included) What we like: Jetboil’s lightest and most compact offering yet.
Fuel type: Canister Weight: 2.9 oz. Integrated pot No What we like: Compact design and quiet operation. What we don’t: Heavier and more expensive than
Fuel type: Canister Weight: 6 oz Integrated pot No What we like: 4-season capabilities at a very low weight. What we don’t: Unlike the WhisperLite
Fuel type: Canister Weight: 2.0 oz. Integrated pot No What we like: Very light and well-made. What we don’t: Price jump for minimal weight savings.
Fuel type: Denatured alcohol Weight: 3.8 oz. Integrated pot No What we like: A standout alcohol stove with a thoughtful design. What we don’t: You’ll
Fuel type: Canister Weight: 3 oz. Integrated pot No What we like: More wind-resistant and efficient than the PocketRocket 2 above. What we don’t: Heavier
Fuel type: Canister Weight: 15.3 oz. Integrated pot Yes What we like: Excellent windy-weather performance for less than the Reactor above. What we don’t: No
Fuel type: Wood Weight: 9 oz Integrated pot No What we like: Simple, efficient, and can double as a windscreen for an alcohol stove. What