I may have to knuckle under on this issue. Because of the geographic location where I’ve done 90 percent of my backpacking in the high, fairly windy mountains of the Pacific Northwest I’ve long been ...

I made my first backpacking stove in my college girlfriend's backyard with a hole punch and a can of Fancy Feast. After emptying the cat food in the trash (she didn't have a cat, and I was a dirtbag ...

I was satisfied with the convenience of a gas burner.It lights up in one action and the heat output is stable. It is ...

They are? Maybe that’s an East Coast thing alcohol stoves would be a novelty out here on the West Coast. But I know they’re popular in Europe. As with most things, there are pros and cons to going ...

Discover how to transform an empty aerosol spray paint can into a practical alcohol stove, perfect for camping or emergency situations. This step-by-step guide covers safety practices like proper ...

It’s not the heat you have to worry about with alcohol stoves. They work peachy-keen in hot temps; it’s in cold weather that they fall flat. Ultralighters love alcohol stoves because they’re ...

CRH The alcohol stove that makes campfire cooking look optional Posted: June 15, 2026 | Last updated: July 8, 2026 A survival gadget test featuring an alcohol stove and other essential outdoor tools ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Growing up in West Texas, our family tells a story about a lightning strike that either hit, or nearly hit, a billboard in our ...