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More cookware does not always make a better camp kitchen. The right cook sets give you the smallest complete kit for your group, stove and style of cooking, whether you’re packing light for a solo trip or sharing meals a…

What if the best camping mess kit is the one that leaves half its pieces at home? The right setup depends on what you’ll cook, how many people you’re feeding and how much room you have to pack. Get that balance right, an…

What if the extra pan in your cook kit is useful at camp but dead weight on the trail? The TOAKS 1100ml pot with pan nesting system pairs two cooking pieces, but whether that arrangement makes sense depends on the meals …

Does your camp kitchen need a complete set, or would a few well-chosen pieces do the job? It depends on what you’re cooking, how many people you’re feeding and how much room you have to pack. Camping tableware can take u…

Most modern kitchen gadgets end up in a landfill within a decade; however, a solid piece of cast iron is arguably the only bit of kit that actually gets better the more you use it. You've likely stared at a heavy Dutch o…

What if the lightest pot in your pack is actually the reason you're wasting fuel and burning your dinner? Many trekkers focus so much on shaving grams that they end up with thin metal that warps under high heat or leaves…

Imagine you’ve just finished a long day on the trail, the rain is starting to set in, and your stomach is growling for a hot meal. You reach for your camping gas stove, only to find it flickering and dying against a mode…

Is your camping kettle actually a vital piece of kit, or is it just dead weight in your rucksack? Many trekkers assume a standard cooking pot is enough, yet they often find themselves huddled in the wind, watching a slow…

Your favourite fast-boiling stove might actually be the biggest hurdle to a decent meal on the trail. Most of us have spent years accepting the "blowtorch or nothing" heat setting, which usually leads to scorched porridg…

Why are you still lugging heavy bags of chemical-laden briquettes into the woods when your next fuel source is literally lying at your feet? It's a common frustration for many of us; we want that perfect, intense heat fo…

You're standing on a windswept ridge, the drizzle is turning into a downpour, and your stomach is growling for a hot meal. You've spent ten minutes shielding a flickering flame that refuses to stay lit whilst your tea re…

Your choice of dinner is just as critical as your choice of boots; it is the difference between a triumphant summit and a miserable, sluggish trudge. We have all been there, crouching over a stove in the pouring rain, wo…