About.
We're a bunch of people who love the outdoors. We hike, explore, and know how to survive out there. We all think the same thing: life is better when you know what you're doing and are ready for anything. For us, cooking is super important on any trip. A good camping stove isn't just some thing you use – it's the most important part of your outdoor kitchen. It keeps you alive on cold nights and turns basic stuff into good food under the sky.
We started doing this years ago, not in some lab, but out in the woods. We quickly saw that even though there's a lot of stuff online, it's hard to find good, honest, and helpful advice about camping stoves. Most sites just try to sell you stuff or compare brands, leaving serious campers without useful advice on picking the right stove, figuring out what kind of fuel to use, using heat well, and cooking without getting hurt.
We wanted to fix that, so we decided to test stuff and learn everything we could about cooking outside. We tried every kind of stove you can think of:
* Canister stoves for when you're backpacking light and need something easy to carry and use.
* Liquid fuel stoves for crazy weather, long trips, and when you're up high, where you really need something you can trust.
* Alcohol stoves for people who want to keep things simple.
* Wood-burning stoves for people who care about the environment and like a little challenge.
* Multi-fuel stoves for people who travel to other countries or need to be able to use different fuels.
We went on tons of trips in all kinds of weather – snow, rain, hot sun – and figured out that every stove is good and bad at different things, and you have to plan for every trip. We learned how to save fuel, keep stoves working for a long time, fix problems in the woods, and cook good food no matter where we are.
Our goal is guided by these ideas:
* **Real Knowledge**
We don't just write about this stuff, we do it. Everything we tell you comes from our own experience. We know how to turn down the flame when it's windy and deal with liquid fuel when it's freezing out.
* **Safety First**
Cooking outside can be dangerous. Fuel can leak, fires can start, and you can get carbon monoxide poisoning. We always put safety first and give you clear directions on setting up your stove, using it, keeping it in good shape, and what to do if something goes wrong.
* **Taking Care of the Environment**
We love being outside, and we want to keep it nice. We tell you about fuels that are better for the environment, how to collect wood without hurting anything, and how to cook without making a mess.
* **Simple Teaching**
We think everyone should be able to learn about the outdoors. Camping stoves can seem hard to understand, especially if you're just starting out. We explain things in simple terms so everyone can make good choices.
More than just the details, we want to get you excited about cooking outside. We want you to enjoy a cup of coffee at sunrise, eat with friends and family around a fire, and feel good about making food with your own two hands. Cooking outside isn't just about surviving – it's about having more fun, feeling closer to nature, and making memories.
Over the years, we've helped a lot of people pick the right stove, save fuel, and cook well in any situation. We've seen beginners become good campers, families have great meals in the woods, and experienced adventurers learn new things from us. It makes us feel good to know that being ready, knowing what to do, and having the right stuff can make any trip better.
We want to help every camper and hiker feel good about going outside. We want to give you not just instructions, but also ideas and good advice. Everything we do is meant to help you do well in the outdoors.
We believe that if you know what you're doing, have good equipment, and plan ahead, cooking outside will be fun, not a chore. Whether it's tea by a stream or dinner after a long hike, we'll help you make every meal safe and fun.
We're not just a guide – we're your friends, your source for cooking in the outdoors, and your supporters for safe and happy experiences in nature. We want to make your outdoor life better, one meal at a time.
We started doing this years ago, not in some lab, but out in the woods. We quickly saw that even though there's a lot of stuff online, it's hard to find good, honest, and helpful advice about camping stoves. Most sites just try to sell you stuff or compare brands, leaving serious campers without useful advice on picking the right stove, figuring out what kind of fuel to use, using heat well, and cooking without getting hurt.
We wanted to fix that, so we decided to test stuff and learn everything we could about cooking outside. We tried every kind of stove you can think of:
* Canister stoves for when you're backpacking light and need something easy to carry and use.
* Liquid fuel stoves for crazy weather, long trips, and when you're up high, where you really need something you can trust.
* Alcohol stoves for people who want to keep things simple.
* Wood-burning stoves for people who care about the environment and like a little challenge.
* Multi-fuel stoves for people who travel to other countries or need to be able to use different fuels.
We went on tons of trips in all kinds of weather – snow, rain, hot sun – and figured out that every stove is good and bad at different things, and you have to plan for every trip. We learned how to save fuel, keep stoves working for a long time, fix problems in the woods, and cook good food no matter where we are.
Our goal is guided by these ideas:
* **Real Knowledge**
We don't just write about this stuff, we do it. Everything we tell you comes from our own experience. We know how to turn down the flame when it's windy and deal with liquid fuel when it's freezing out.
* **Safety First**
Cooking outside can be dangerous. Fuel can leak, fires can start, and you can get carbon monoxide poisoning. We always put safety first and give you clear directions on setting up your stove, using it, keeping it in good shape, and what to do if something goes wrong.
* **Taking Care of the Environment**
We love being outside, and we want to keep it nice. We tell you about fuels that are better for the environment, how to collect wood without hurting anything, and how to cook without making a mess.
* **Simple Teaching**
We think everyone should be able to learn about the outdoors. Camping stoves can seem hard to understand, especially if you're just starting out. We explain things in simple terms so everyone can make good choices.
More than just the details, we want to get you excited about cooking outside. We want you to enjoy a cup of coffee at sunrise, eat with friends and family around a fire, and feel good about making food with your own two hands. Cooking outside isn't just about surviving – it's about having more fun, feeling closer to nature, and making memories.
Over the years, we've helped a lot of people pick the right stove, save fuel, and cook well in any situation. We've seen beginners become good campers, families have great meals in the woods, and experienced adventurers learn new things from us. It makes us feel good to know that being ready, knowing what to do, and having the right stuff can make any trip better.
We want to help every camper and hiker feel good about going outside. We want to give you not just instructions, but also ideas and good advice. Everything we do is meant to help you do well in the outdoors.
We believe that if you know what you're doing, have good equipment, and plan ahead, cooking outside will be fun, not a chore. Whether it's tea by a stream or dinner after a long hike, we'll help you make every meal safe and fun.
We're not just a guide – we're your friends, your source for cooking in the outdoors, and your supporters for safe and happy experiences in nature. We want to make your outdoor life better, one meal at a time.