The best Camping Backpacking Stoves: Reddit reviews

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In the interest of disclosure, I am an REI retail employee.

Let's start with sleeping bags. The Marmot Tressels is probably your best bet under $100, but it's definitely on the heavy side for a backpacking bag. If you can bump up to the $150 range you can get into the Kelty Cosmic Down or Marmot Tressels Elite, which will be substantially lighter and more compact.

For pads, you've got pretty good options. The Big Agnes Insulated Air Core Ultra, the REI Flash or Stratus, various Therm-a-rests or Klymits...it's a pretty wide open field.

Good packs are hard to find for under $100 new, but are much more trustworthy used than bedding. Check out Ebay or Craigslist.

Failing that, the Kelty Redwing is a pretty respecable pack for the lower end of the price spectrum.

In terms of tents, there are plenty of good 3-person options under $300, the lightest of which I can think of off the bat is the Kelty TraiLogic.

For stoves...this is among the best camp stoves I've ever used. Does not need to be complicated.

For cooking, there are a fair few hard-anodized aluminum camp cook kits on Amazon for fairly cheap that will do just fine. For 3 people, look for the largest pot to be in the 1.5-2 liter range.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

It's currently cheaper on Amazon https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5O7551/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The brs 3000t has been fairly well reviewed in the past. If you want something a little more traditional it's hard to beat the classic coleman stove

This backpacking stove from Amazon: BRS Only 25g BRS-3000T Ultra-Light Titanium Alloy Camping Stove Gas Stoves Outdoor Cooker Outdoor Stove Gas Stove Miniature Portable Picnic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNLSNFR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dBPfCb99C0ZK6

You can get portable stoves for camping. Maybe something like this or this? Maybe bring a cooking thermometer if you want to be particular about the temp.

Pocket stove and brew kit. No matter how crappy the weather, I can have a hot cup of coffee, tea, cider, etc. in less than a minute. Weighs next to nothing, takes very little space, makes the world suck so much less. https://www.amazon.ca/MSR-PocketRocket-Ultralight-Backpacking-Camping/dp/B01N5O7551

People made fun of me for taking it out, but on a pissing rain ex, I'm sitting with a hot cup in a minute long break, and they're looking at me green with envy. Also cooks IMPs in no time.

• Always bring 2 pairs of socks
• For your stove, just get this little guy. Also a large canister might be a bit too much for a 10 day hike, assuming 2 hot meals a day, could go a size smaller.
• Use a garbage bag instead of the waterproof bags. Only have a 2-4L dry sack for the important things outside of your bag. Not assuming you are planning to be submerged.
• Probably don't need the smart watch.
• If you are concerned for calories per weight, forget the mountain house. Take a look at this.
• There are 2 person tents that don't require that many stakes. Since you have trekking poles, get a trekking pole tent.

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NJYV3NP

You can buy the brs stove from amazon for super cheap Link - cheap enough for a beginner to jump into, respectable enough in several hiking communities.

CANWAY Camping Stove, Wood... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071P1X3ML?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share this was one of the best purchases I made before a recent trip to Colorado with my fiancé. We cooked canned foods, ramen, hell you could do eggs and bacon on it. It was nice not having to worry about bringing a bunch of propane tanks along and is extremely cost effective. Holds up well too!

The only one I've ever seen was of 2" square welded steel, meant for canoe camping.

this one is meant for hiking and seems to have good ratings. I'm a paddler not a hiker

This portable burner and pot/coffee maker w/cups are cheap and have good reviews

If you want to cook food inside you can get an alcohol stove or if you want to heat up water or canned soup you can get a can of cooking gel/canned heat.

Alcohol Stove

https://www.amazon.ca/Trangia-Spirit-Burner-with-Screwcap/dp/B000AR7970

Cooking Gel/Canned Heat

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/woods-2-5-hour-methanol-gel-cooking-fuel-for-camping-cookers-chafing-dishes-fondue-200-g-0762109p.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhZ6AuNyj-gIVFK7ICh089QJ3EAQYAiABEgIc4PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#store=44

I don't know where you plan on traveling to, but in a lot of areas, due to the risk of wildfires, campfires are not permitted. So if you want to cook, a small backpacking stove is advisable.

If you have the money and want something that will boil water fast, you might want to consider buying a "JetBoil". Highest BTUs, boils a liter of water in about 90 seconds. As a complete system, comes with it's own "pot", that speeds cooking, but really only good for boiling water fast.

Otherwise, a good budget backpacking stove that is virtually bulletproof, costs under $20 and also utilizes isobutane can sites is this:

https://www.amazon.com/BRS-BRS-3000T-Ultra-Light-Titanium-Miniature/dp/B06XNLSNFR/ref=sr_1_34_sspa?crid=1OFQUPOMR56OE&keywords=Backpacking+stove&qid=1662846897&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=backpacking+stove%2Csporting%2C2044&sr=1-3...

Also, a a good meal that's cheap, high in protein, calorie dense, and easy to carry in a backpack is peanut butter spread on tortillas. Wrap up a banana inside for a gourmet meal.

ebay or craigslist? sometime REI has sales and 20% coupons if you're a member.

as much as i hate amazon, i got my pocket rocket for $10 from them. it's been my go-to for since 2015.

I keep it in this GSI Cookset along with my gas canister. i can't camp without it.

I totally understand the budget thing. But speaking of the stove, you can get a super cheap, super light stove. Like this one, which I have and works great (all you need is a gas canister) or this one, which is a favorite of r/ultralight.

Definitely with the little things it is easier to stay within a budget while going light. I understand that the sleep system and such is expensive to cut weight in, I haven't gone with an ultralight sleep system yet for that reason too!

If you're reading this and heading towards a similar situation but you've still got a bit in the bank/You know someone in this situation.

consider trying to scrape some cash together and get one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trangia-Spirit-Burner-with-Screwcap/dp/B000AR7970/ref=sr\_1\_6?crid=22EDEDBYH02W7&keywords=trangia&qid=1648671333&sprefix=trangia%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-6

You can make a pot stand out of chicken wire and a tinfoil windguard (which you can probably find/ask around for)

You use meths as the fuel. It will burn for about 30 mins at a time, you can get a 2 litre bottle of meths for £10 so you get 8 hours? of cooking time for £10. It will heat a litre of water in 10 mins.

Not ideal, but its a legit camping stove that I use myself, hopefully it can help someone feel like they've got a bit more dignity while they're struggling.

The pot sets that go with them (which have a built in pot stand/wind guard) are duke of edinburghs reccomended kit, so theres a lot of them bouncing around in charity shops/peoples sheds etc so you may be able to hunt one down.

AOTU Portable Camping Stoves Backpacking Stove with Piezo Ignition Stable Support Wind-Resistance Camp Stove for Outdoor Camping Hiking Cooking https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07NJYV3NP/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_2QDWD5PKQSK49SH8D90H

This is the cheapest stove I've found on Amazon. I paid $10 for mine. They work well.

I see that the Odoland that you reference has a cook set and a stove as a bundle. I can't help much with a bundle like that. I agree with the other poster that the MSR Pocket Rocket is a great little stove. I pair it with a GSI Ketalist in Halulite. My wife and I liked it so much, we set up our daughter with the same kit (tho hers is in Stainless Steel as I'm not convinced she will care for the Halulite properly.

Tortillas with anything inside: peanut butter, pepperoni, cheese, tuna. Instant refried beans can be rehydrated with cold water. You can buy a little backpacking canister stove and then you can have hot food and hot beverages. https://smile.amazon.com/MSR-PocketRocket-Ultralight-Backpacking-Camping/dp/B01N5O7551/ref=sr\_1\_9?crid=3ELNENA5ADU16&keywords=backpacking+stove&qid=1642944469&sprefix=backpacking+stove%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-9

I’ve seen recommendations for this this Canway or this Solo Stove from some preppers for simply boiling water and not having to worry about storing fuel. They seem similar enough but im not sure what accounts for the huge price difference.

This little backpacking stove is tiny, and works great. I I’ve used it tons for hiking, and I live in a van and make coffee with it every day.

MSR PocketRocket Ultralight Backpacking, Camping, and Travel Stove, PR 2: Ultra Compact https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5O7551/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_B3ZDGCABF19XV4CC08DK

You can make rice and pasta dishes, soups and such. Add some veggies, whatever. Also cheese does just fine unrefrigerated for several days. Especially if you’re out snowboarding I’m sure it’s cold at night.

traveling? you can get camping stoves cheapcheap usually, you won't be able to fly the canisters but they're typically not very expensive

kinda short notice by now anyway

Just got these a few weeks ago and love the size and how quick it boils water. Boiled about 10oz in 3ish minutes. I also use the Aero Press and it’s great!!!

AOTU Portable Camping Stoves Backpacking Stove with Piezo Ignition Stable Support Wind-Resistance Camp Stove for Outdoor Camping Hiking Cooking https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NJYV3NP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_KM9SD2CG1F755NYVXVFB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Stanley Adventure Camp Cook Set -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005188T90?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I’ve had one of these for years and it works awesome.

Thanks!

Fires are allowed, but not recommended due to many rock rings littering the trail.

This solo stove (or the $20 Amazon version - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071P1X3ML/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8K8CNWBAJSYNXWT41046 ) seems like the perfect solution actually! Thanks!

Has anyone tried using this wind screen with a cheaper stove?

I am in need of . . . knowledge....

I bought this stove forever ago. Still works alright. Think that it could boil a cup of water in something like this pot or others from their line. I like their stuff. But I'd be bringing my winter stuff with me when I go to different places like a public park, and I want to be able to make meals and chai tea latte's on the go, in the winter, I mean come on this sounds beautiful in my head.

So thoughts?

This.

Here is example of small camping stove. https://www.amazon.com/AOTU-Portable-Backpacking-Ignition-Wind-Resistance/dp/B07NJYV3NP/ref=sr\_1\_3?dchild=1&keywords=tiny+camp+stove&qid=1621956856&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-3

A pocket rocket stove and butane tanks are for backpacking but take up almost no space. Less CO but still use with good ventilation

MSR PocketRocket Ultralight Backpacking, Camping, and Travel Stove https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5O7551/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_YRJF5YRQ24AK50ZBR506?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1