Cooking
Stoves, cookware, and water treatment
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AeroPress Coffee Maker
A lightweight press-style coffee maker that brews a smooth, rich cup in under a minute. It is simple to use, easy to clean, and tough enough to travel, which is why so many people swear by it both at home and on the trail.
BIC Mini Lighter
A small disposable flint lighter, shorter and lighter than the standard BIC. It has a child-resistant guard and a steady flame for lighting gas stoves. The compact size fits inside a small titanium pot or a pot lid.
Canister Fuel 12oz isopro gas
MSR IsoPro canister fuel for camping and backpacking stoves, blended 80/20 isobutane to propane to hold steady pressure even in the cold. It burns clean and reliably powers canister stoves for cooking and melting snow.
Dromlite Hose Kit
An accessory that turns Dromlite and Dromedary water bags into a hands-free hydration system. It adds a drinking tube with a bite valve and a fitted cap, so water is reachable on the move.
Evernew Titanium UL 1.3L pot
A 1.3-litre titanium pot made from thin-gauge plate, far lighter than a standard camping pot but still strong. Volume markings and folding handles make it easy to cook for one or a small group and to pack down.
Fire Maple FMC-XK6 1L Heat Exchanger Pot
A 1L hard-anodized aluminium pot with a heat-exchanger base that speeds up boil times and saves fuel. It has folding PVC-coated handles, a food-grade lid and 250ml graduation marks inside. The body is about 115mm wide and 133mm tall, and a standard 230g gas canister fits inside for packing. Weighs about 190 grams.
Flint
A firestarter that throws sparks to light a fire across a range of weather conditions. It is a simple backup for camping, hiking and emergency kit, for warmth or cooking.
Frontier UL Collapsible Cup
A lightweight collapsible cup that folds down flat and disappears into a pocket of your pack. Handy when you want a dedicated cup without carrying anything rigid.
Gatorade container
An insulated sleeve that holds a drink bottle and helps keep its contents hot or cold. It is a light way to carry liquids and hold their temperature out on the trail.
Homemade windscreen
A do-it-yourself stove windscreen, usually shaped from light aluminium foil, that blocks gusts around a camp stove. Shielding the flame improves heat output and fuel efficiency, so water boils faster.
Hyperlite Repack
An insulated pouch for rehydrating freeze-dried and dehydrated meals on multi-day walks, holding in heat so food cooks through and stays warm. It also lets you repackage meals into lighter freezer bags, cutting bulk and weight from the pack.
Isopro gas 374grams
A 374-gram MSR Isopro fuel canister blended 80% isobutane to 20% propane for a consistent, clean burn, including in colder weather. It fits backpacking stoves for cooking and boiling water in the wilderness.
Jetboil Silicone grande coffee press
A French-press coffee attachment that fits various Jetboil cooking systems for brewing on the trail. A silicone ring and micro-filter hold grounds back for a clean cup, and the stem and basket detach to pack down small.
Lighter
A disposable lighter that delivers a steady flame for lighting camp stoves, candles and similar. A child-resistant mechanism adds a measure of safety in the pack or at home.
Matches
Wooden matches for lighting a gas stove, campfire or candle, made from timber sourced from responsibly managed forests. They are a simple, reliable way to get a flame going in camp.
Minimo Stove
A compact, efficient stove system whose FluxRing base boils water in a little over two minutes. A built-in regulator gives precise control from a simmer to a full boil, so it handles coffee through to sauces.
MLD Titanium Mug
A 475ml titanium mug that works for both drinking and small cooking jobs. Titanium keeps it tough but very light, which suits ultralight backpacking and thru-hiking.
MSR Flex 4 Kit
A group cook system with multiple pots, lids and plates, enough to cook and eat for up to four. The pieces nest down light and packable for backpacking and group trips.
MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Stove
A compact, lightweight canister stove that screws onto a standard isobutane canister and boils water fast. Precise flame control makes it an efficient option for backpacking and camping.
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe Stove kit
A complete lightweight cook kit pairing the fast-boiling PocketRocket Deluxe stove and its push-start igniter with a 1.2-litre pot, a bowl and a pot lifter. Everything nests together for compact packing, enough for one or two people.
MSR WindBurner Stove System
MSR's all-in-one canister stove system with an enclosed radiant burner that performs well in wind and boils fast while sipping fuel. The pot, burner, and canister nest together for easy packing, making it a reliable choice for boiling water and simple cook-ins.
Pika Lid
A multifunctional pot lid that, in trail mode, clamps a fuel canister, lighter and pot together, replacing a pot sack and preventing scratches inside the pot. Slid onto a long-handled spoon it becomes a pot handle for pouring or straining through built-in drain holes, and flipped over it nests on the rim as a cooking lid. A printed unit conversion table helps measure water without the maths.
Plasma lighter
A rechargeable electric lighter that ignites with a windproof, waterproof plasma arc rather than a flame. It charges over USB and needs no fuel refills, which makes it a durable, reusable option in rough weather.
Sea to Summit Delta Bowl
A lightweight, durable camp bowl whose Protex hex-patterned base spreads heat so it stays comfortable to hold even with hot food. It is made from BPA-free, food-grade polypropylene.
Sea to Summit InsulMug
A lightweight camping mug with closed-cell polyurethane insulation that keeps drinks hot while the outside stays cool to hold. The handleless, packable shape and sip-through lid suit backpacking, and it is BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
Soto Windmaster Stove with 4 Flex
A lightweight backpacking stove with an integrated micro regulator and a wind-resistant burner that holds a steady flame and fast boil times in the wind. The included 4Flex pot support gives a stable base for a range of cookware.
Spork (titanium)
An ultralight titanium spork that combines a spoon and fork in one utensil. Titanium keeps it durable and rust-proof, a low-weight choice for meals on multi-day walks.
Titanium Spoon longhandled
A long-handled titanium spoon from TOAKS, with a reach that gets to the bottom of deep pots and freeze-dried meal pouches. Titanium keeps it light and durable, with a polished bowl for a smooth feel.
Toaks 1100mL Titanium pot with lid and cosy
An 1100ml titanium cooking pot, a capacity that suits boiling water or cooking for one to two people. Titanium keeps it exceptionally light, and it comes with a lid and an insulating cosy.
Toaks Titanium 750ml Pot
An ultralight 750ml titanium pot sized for one person. It nests a 100g gas canister, a stand and a lighter inside, and comes with an orange mesh storage sack.
Trangia Storm Cooker UL 27-1
A classic all-in-one methylated-spirits cooking system. The Trangia nests a burner, two pots, a frypan and a windshield into one compact unit, with no moving parts to fail. It is heavier than a canister stove, but simple, quiet and reliable, which has long made it a favourite for people getting into hiking.
Victorinox Sentinel M Clip Black Knife
A Swiss-made pocket knife in a black finish, with a large lockable blade that opens one-handed. A pocket clip and key ring make it easy to carry for everyday and outdoor tasks.
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