Outdoor Cooking

Stoves, cookware and fuel systems for preparing meals in the field.

Outdoor cooking gear is chosen around how many people you cook for, the meals you prepare and fuel availability at your destination. The right stove and cookware balance boil speed, fuel efficiency, weight and pack size.

What to consider

Group size and how many meals you cook per trip
Meals — boiling water for dehydrated food versus real cooking
Fuel type and availability at your destination
Wind, altitude and temperature effects on performance
Pack size and weight for walk-in trips

Key specifications

Stove type — canister, liquid fuel, alcohol or wood
Boil time and fuel efficiency under field conditions
Cookware material — aluminium, hard-anodised, titanium or steel
Pot capacity and nesting / packed size
Windscreen and ignition features

Who this is suitable for

Solo and duo backpackers boiling water for dehydrated meals
Group and base-camp cooks preparing real meals
Cold-weather and high-altitude trips needing liquid-fuel stoves
Minimalists who prefer alcohol or wood-burning setups

Things to compare

Fuel availability and cost at your destination
Boil time and fuel used per litre in real conditions
Cookware durability, heat distribution and weight
Nested / packed size against your pack capacity
Wind resistance and simmer control for your cooking style

Relevant products

Listed products are drawn from the All Outdoors store using manufacturer-provided data. All Outdoors does not endorse a product by listing it, and has not tested these items unless explicitly stated on a product page.