Imagine a long, dank pre-dawn to post-dusk day of crawling up an exposed mountainside, trudging through snow and slop, and ...

If you’re backpacking, a lightweight and compact stove is essential. You’ll also want to consider the fuel source, as some stoves are designed to burn wood while others use propane or other fuels.

They allow you to cook up more complicated camping meals. Wood-burning stoves are available in both backpacking and car camping versions. Instead of traditional stove fuel, they use natural ...