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2. Camp Chef Camp Table

Best Minimalist Camp Table

If you’re just looking for a flat surface that is higher off the ground and easier on your back – the Camp Chef Camp Table is the perfect solution. Containing the bare minimum of needs, this camp table comes with a windscreen, legs, and flat surface to set hot dutch ovens or propane stoves upon. If this isn’t enough area for you, consider the flashy red side tables sold separately through Camp Chef.

With over 600 square inches of area, there is plenty of room for two cast iron dutch ovens, plus the chimney and area to create the coal bed! No more do you need to stoop down into the dirt to check on your stews and delicious desserts – keep everything waist high with the Camp Chef Camp Table.

Camp Chef Camp Table

Best Minimalist Camp Table

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3. SylvanSport Camp Kitchen System

Best Camping Kitchen with a Windscreen for Large Groups

If the Camp Chef seems too simplistic, the SylvanSport Camp Kitchen System packs in more features than we ever thought possible! In addition to the Midwest Camping Mandatory Windscreen, this kitchen includes a collapsible sink, adjustable storage cubbies, a trash bag holder, two layers of shelves, and a few hooks hanging off the small side table to round it all out.

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Beyond the robust feature package, the SylvanSport kitchen system is built with bamboo countertops, giving this the best of the best camp kitchen with a windscreen design award! This stove also features our largest prep area, and that’s before taking the side table into account.

If budget is no problem, SylvanSport will cover your every need and elevate your camping kitchen into a full camping kitchen *system*.

SylvanSport Camp Kitchen System

Largest Main Kitchen Prep Area

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4. Giantex Folding Camping Table

Best Value Large Camping Kitchen

For larger groups that want the space of the SylvanSport without breaking the bank, the Giantex Folding Camping Table is your best camping kitchen with a windscreen!

Featuring similar a zipper and mesh system as the Giantex Outdoor Cooking Table (our top pick), this is effectively two Outdoor Cooking Tables with some metal shelving inserted in between. This creates a significant amount of new space, at a significantly better value than the SylvanSport!

Giantex Folding Camping Table

Best Value Large Camping Kitchen

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Conclusion

When you’re looking to start preparing the chopped onions for dinner, while everyone else plays cards at the picnic table, any of our best camping kitchens with a windscreen will make your life significantly easier (and save you an argument). For backcountry campers, this may be the only flat surface available if you’re willing to hike the gear out there!

Once you’ve got your table, check out our favorite ways to make coffee on the trail or some sturdy open fire kettles you can use with coals direct on your new camping kitchen!

5 Powerful Triple Burner Camp Stoves

August 19, 2021December 11, 2020 by Robbie

Last Updated: August 19, 2021

by Robbie

When the little coleman propane stove isn’t enough, set up these triple burner camp stoves to harness up to 165,000 BTU to feed an army, large family, or boy scout troop! Take a look at our purchasing guide and top five triple burner camp stoves below!

Overview

	Outland Portable Camping Stove	3 Burner Angle Iron Stove	Outdoor Stand Stove Cooker	Tahoe Deluxe 3	CS42 Portable Propane Stove

Manufacturer	Outland	Basecamp	Concord Cookware	Camp Chef	King Kooker
Color	Black	Black	Black	Black & Red	Black
BTU (Per Burner)	30,000	15,000	55,000	30,000	54,000
Weight (Lbs)	58	12	39	47	37
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What to Consider When Buying a Triple Burner Camp Stove

Portability

As with any camping equipment, you know you’ll be lugging it back and forth between the car and your campsite more than once! Every pound counts when it comes to how your back will feel on the way home. While all of the triple burner camp stoves on this list will deconstruct a little to be easier to move around, only our top pick, the Outland Portable Camping Stove has wheels embedded to help on flatter surfaces!

Burner Power

British Thermal Units, or BTU, are the measurement units used to represent the power your burners can produce. Normal home stoves hover between 7,000 and 12,000 BTU while the stoves on this list top out all the way at 55,000; with three burners running, that’s 165,000 of cooking power! While higher BTU usually indicates more power, that isn’t going to be useful unless the stove is well protected against the wind and able to transfer that heat to your pans.

Windproofing

If you plan on using these stoves outdoors, you’ll inevitably have to contend with the wind at some point. Wind is going to cause trouble when trying to use the stoves at low heat (such as to simmer or keep dishes warm) by potentially blowing the flame out, or whisking that needed heat away to places other than your pans!

Keep an eye on which stoves have enclosed heating areas and incorporated wind barriers, such as the Outland Portable or Tahoe Deluxe in the table above to keep that heat trapped in for you!

1. Outland Portable Camping Stove

Best Triple Burner Camp Stove

The Outland Portable Camping Stove is the best pick of any triple burner camp stove on the market. The stove features wide side panels for extra space for the chef, wheels to make transportation a breeze, and an incorporated wind barrier. With a combined 90,000 BTU, this stove should be up to handle almost any kitchen task.

That extra wind sheathing does come with a downside – this stove is about ten pounds heavier than the next heaviest on our list. The wheels should help keep that weight off your shoulders at least.

Outland Portable Camping Stove

2. 3 Burner Angle Iron Stove

Lightest Triple Burner Camp Stove

If the weight of the Outland Portable concerns you – Try Basecamp’s 3 Burner Angle Iron Stove! At only 11 and three-quarter pounds, this is over forty pounds lighter than the Outland. The tradeoff that comes with such portability is lower power, a lack of any wind guard, legs to stand upon, and other accessories. If you really need the lightest possible materials and are comfortable cooking on a shorter surface, Basecamp’s stove is your best bet for your gumbo, coffee & breakfast sandwiches, or other tasty treats!

3 Burner Angle Iron Stove

3. Outdoor Stand Stove Cooker

Best Value Triple Burner Camp Stove

For the car camper that isn’t ready to drop two hundred dollars and still wants some legs to stand on, the Concord Cookware triple burner stove will give you high power, at under $150*! With 55,000 BTU per burner, this stove should have enough punch to cook even your largest stockpot.

Outdoor Stand Stove Cooker

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4. Tahoe Deluxe 3

Larger Camp Stove

The Taho Deluxe 3 has the most design character out of any other triple burner camp stove that we’ve seen on the market and it earns some credit just for that in our book! Outside of the aesthetics, the stove offers similar power to the Outland Portable and includes a wind guard to help focus the 90,000 in combined BTU that the three burners provide. The last thing we’ll mention is the matchless ignition, making the Tahoe Deluxe 3 even more perfect for particularly windy days!

Tahoe Deluxe 3

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5. CS42 Portable Propane Stove

Minimalist Triple Burner Camp Stove

The King Kooker CS42 is perfect for anyone looking for a no-frills no-fuss triple burner camp stove. At only 37 pounds, this stove is ten pounds lighter than the Tahoe Deluxe, and twenty pounds lighter than the Outland but still includes a windscreen! The lack of an enclosed burn area is compensated by a 54k BTU output per burner (162k BTU in total)

King Kooker Portable Propane Stove

Conclusion

The best stove for you is going to be dependent on where you camp and how you cook but for the majority of campers, the Outland Portable Camping Stove is going to provide enough cooking area, wind protection, prep space, portability, and thermal power for your next trip!

Found your stove? Get cooking with great camping kettles, grills baskets, or coffeemakers using our other gear guides!

3 Light & Ultralight Titanium Tent Stoves to Keep You Warm

August 19, 2021November 26, 2020 by Robbie

Last Updated: August 19, 2021

by Robbie

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When it comes to choosing an ultralight backpacking stove that lets you live off the land AND stay warm, titanium tent stoves are the way to go! We’ve scoured the market to find the four best lightweight stoves to keep the weight low and the heat high!

Overview

	Winnerwall Fastfold	NoEnName_Null Ultralight Wood Stove	Danchel Outdoor Ultralight Titanium Stove

	Largest Ultralight Stove	Ultralight Stove with the Tallest Chimney	Another Great Ultralight Stove
Manufacturer	Winnerwall	NoEnName_Null	Danchel
Firebox Size	945 cubic inches	804 cubic inches	788 cubic inches
Chimney Diameter	3 inches	2.5 inches	2.4 inches
Chimney Height(s)	9 ft	6.5 / 8.2 / 9.8 ft	8.2 ft
Weight	4 lbs	3.55 lbs	3.55 lbs
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What to Consider When Buying Titanium Tent Stoves

Firebox Size

One of the more obvious factors is going to be the firebox size. The firebox is the portion of the stove that everything is burned in. Naturally, the size of the stove is going to affect how much material you can put into the firebox – which impacts how much heat can be generated. That said, bigger does not always mean better. Larger stoves are going to be heavier, and burning hotter means you’ll need far more material. It would be more important to try to meet your needs instead of just going for the largest available.

Chimney Height

Chimney heights are going to be your best bet in protecting your tent from any potential sparks popping out the top. Safety is always a priority when sleeping near fire so be sure that you’re comfortable with the height and that you always use a sparkcap!

Weight

As with any camping and backpacking gear, weight is a huge factor in selecting the right ultralight titanium tent stove! We’ve included primarily titanium tent stoves for hot tents but there is also one pick meant to be the lightest weight possible to get cookin’! Why go for titanium? Titanium is the lightest weight metal with the melting point required to burn wood and cook food safely.

1. Winnerwall Fastfold

Best & Largest Ultralight Titanium Stove

With a firebox of over 900 inches cubed, the Winnerwall is the largest ultralight stove on the market. It has the second highest chimney of those that we’ve reviewed which should keep almost any tent safe in the winds with the fire roaring. Weighing in at four pounds, the stove is only about half a pound heavier than the comparable, smaller titanium stoves further down this list.

Overall, the Winnerwall is a reliable stove that won’t damage your tent or leave you in the cold when used properly – For more information, click the link below!

Winnerwall Fastfold

2. NoEnName_Null Ultralight Titanium Wood Stove

Tallest Backpacking Stove Chimney

The NoEnName_Null Titanium Wood Stove has a lot of versatility you can select from. I can’t make heads or tails of their brandname but the product works! The unique thing about this stove, in addition to the carrying case the stove comes with, is the optional side glass plate. This glass side allows for an expanded view into the firebox to help ensure everything is burning right. This titanium tent stove also comes with multiple chimney height options, from 6.5 ft all the way up to the tallest we’ve seent – 9.8 ft! This is definitely the backpacking tent stove for tall tents!

NoEnName_Null Ultralight Wood Stove

3. Danchel Outdoor Ultralight Titanium Stove

Another Great Ultralight Titanium Stove

The Danchel Ultralight Titanium Tent Stove is a three and a half pound wood burning stove with an 8.2 ft chimney. Similar to the other tent stoves on here, the Danchel stove folds up into a smaller stove kit that can be carried as far as you can take it! Given its smaller firebox size, we mostly recommend the Danchel titanium tent stove if other models are all sold out. Take a look below for more information!

Danchel Outdoor Ultralight Titanium Stove

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Titanium Tent Stove Tips

Spend time getting to know your stove before you need to use it in the cold for the first time
Stick to small wood for a consistent, hot, & manageable burn
Ensure you have at least two full feet of clearance around the stove on all sides to prevent burns or anything from catching fire – Put the stove in the center for safety and the best heat distribution!
Regularly check the interior near the stove and exterior near the chimney for burn marks or damaged materials

Conclusion

These three tent stoves will keep you toasty all through winter – as long as you can find enough small sticks to keep it up! If you have a favorite titanium tent stove that we haven’t covered here, please let us know!

Found the right stove and ready to get cooking? Take a look at the best camping grill baskets for your potatoes, foil meals, fresh caught fish, and more! If you’re not sure where to set your stakes, our State Guide will help you find the perfect campsite!

5 Foolproof & Secure Camping Grill Baskets

October 18, 2021November 25, 2020 by Robbie

Last Updated: October 18, 2021

by Robbie

Grill Baskets are a tried and true method to grill almost any food over the open fire. We’ve collected the best camping grill baskets on Amazon for you to make the perfect chicken, fish, grilled cheese, roast veggies, and more next time you’re in the woods!

Overview

Image	Product	Features	Price
	Grillsome Grill Basket Best Camping Grill Basket	Offers 120+ sq inches of grill space Segmented into three sections for grilling multiple types of meat or veggies Longer handle length than other baskets	Check Price Here!
	Cattlegrill Foldable Grill Basket Best Non-Segmented Basket	Non-segmented design allows for grilling large amounts of any food type 105 sq inches of grill space Weighs under 2 lbs	Check Price Here!
	Jesdoo BBQ Grill Basket Best Value Grill Basket	Offers smallest amount of grill space at 105 sq inches Lightweight at only 1.4 lbs Lower price than other baskets	Check Price Here!
	Wolfwise Portable (Medium) Lightest Camping Grill Basket	Only 1.2 lbs 107 sq inches of grill space Typical 11 inch handle	Check Price Here!
	Wolfwise Portable (Large) Largest Camping Grill Basket	Eye boggling 173 sq inches of grill space Weighs just a hair above 2 lbs May be heavy with standard 11 inch handle	Check Price Here!

What to Consider When Buying Camping Grill Baskets

Materials

Pretty much all of the grill baskets you’ll see on this list are going to be made of stainless steel. Stainless steel is resistant to rust (but not impervious) and high heats. The heat resistence is high enough that you should have a very difficult time pushing it past the breaking (or melting) point but still take care to cook the food well above flame or near embers to avoid burning everything!

The other type of camping grill basket is non-stick coated stainless steel. These cannot be used over 400 degrees fareinheit so take care on the size of the fire you’re using if you opt for one. These may be easier to clean but we prefer not to take the risk and just stick to the stainless steel grill baskets for open fire cooking.

Locking Mechanism

All of the grill baskets on this list have a sliding buckle lock mechanism. In this locking type, an oval metal slide is used to slide either on or off of the two baskets when pressed together. These are fairly easy to handle with oven mitts or a towel since you’ll be unlocking after the baskets come out of the fire.

Grilling Space

Grilling space is going to be the most important factor if you’re cooking for more than just yourself. Manufacturer recommendations are all over the place on what you can cook in what sized space, so we’ve calculated the grilling area available on each of these grill baskets to make it easier for you. This will depend heavily on if you plan to cook both meat and vegetables in the same basket for example, or just cook meat and then make the sides elsewhere. Assuming you’re only using the grill baskets for one element of your meal, we would recommend the following guidelines:

Number of Servings	Target Area (in²)
1 – 2	< 100
2 – 3	100 – 150
4 +	150 +

Weight

As with any camping equipment, weight is going to matter but with these grill baskets you’ll barely care! These camping grill baskets are highly portable, perfect for ultralight backpacking or living off the land by grilling fish while backpacking. All of the grill baskets weigh about two pounds or less – the harder part is going to be finding the space for them!

For car campers, you’ll barely notice the extra couple pounds compared to a larger non-stick grill basket meant for your home weber.

Grill Basket Handle Lenth

If you’re worried about getting your hands near the fire at all, take a close look at the different handle lengths. We’ve found that grillsome makes the grill basket with the longest handle, while the majority of other players in the space use an 11 inch handle. Those three inches may matter to you if you’re just starting out in open fire cooking!

1. Grillsome Grill Basket

Best Camping Grill Basket

The grillsome grill basket has a unique segmented design that makes it simple to separate different flavors or types of foods for the whole family. Featuring three deep spaces, this grill basket has the longest handle of any on our list, over a foot of stainless steel separating you from the flames. The grill basket includes two grilling mats to ensure that small foods cannot fall between the grates, as well as a basting brush.

The basket itself has about 120 square inches of grill space – which should be enough for between two and three people typically. When all is said and done, stow the handle inside the basket and toss it in with the rest of your kitchen supplies!

Grillsome Grill Basket

2. Cattlegrill Foldable Grill Basket

Best Unsegmented Camping Grill Basket

The Cattlegrill foldable camping grill basket is a great option for those who do not want the segmented design of our number one pick. With 126 square inches of grill space, this grill basket is almost the same size as grillsome, but without those pocketed spaces to separate foods. This should give you a bit more real estate to work with when you consider the vertical space that is gained from not separating the basket into thirds.

The Cattlegrill basket comes with one basting brush and grill mat, only one mat less than the grillsome basket. Besides that, the only other downside is that the basket handle is about two and a half inches shorter than the grillsome basket. This still means that the Cattlegrill has our longest unsegmented camping grill basket handle and has over a foot of length to work with.

Cattlegrill Foldable Grill Basket

3. Jesdoo BBQ Grill Basket

Best Value Grill Basket

The Jesdoo BBQ grill basket is perfect for a first timer trying their hand at open fire grilling. With a lower price than most of the other options, the Jesdoo also has a smaller grill space than our other picks. Rocking an 11 inch handle, this is a very standard grill basket through and through. What sets Jesdoo apart is that their kit comes with a carrying case to help keep the grill basket clean no matter where you camp!

Jesdoo BBQ Grill Basket

4 & 5. Wolfwise Portable Grilling Basket (Medium & Large)

Wolfwise Medium | Lightest Camping Grill Basket

Wolfwise Large | Largest Camping Grill Basket

The Wolfwise medium & large grilling baskets offer both our lightest and largest grill baskets. Both options have an 11 inch handle and come with a basting brush (but no grill mat). The Medium option weighs in at an eye popping 1.2 pounds, almost half of the Grillsoem and cattle grill folding. The medium option is even lighter than the Jesdoo BBQ grill basket by about 2/10 of a pound, despite offering a slightly larger surface area.

The larger option offers 173 square inches of grilling space along with a height of 1.4 inches. This is by far the largest grilling basket so make sure you have enough to fill it!

Wolfwise Portable Grilling Basket | Medium

Wolfwise Portable Grilling Basket | Large

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Conclusion

Grill baskets are perfect for grilling vegetables, meats, fish, or even quesadillas and paninis! We hope you were able to find one that fit your needs above.

Looking for a kettle to go with your new grill basket? Check out our open fire kettle guide or make the perfect cup of coffee alongside your fresh grilled sausages using these ultralight coffe makers! Ready for your trip and just need the right place to go? Our county camping guides have you covered!

Drop us a line if you don’t see your favorite camping grill basket above!

6 Devices To Make Perfect Ultralight Coffee

August 19, 2021November 23, 2020 by Robbie

Last Updated: August 19, 2021

by Robbie

Overview

It can be hard to find good ultralight coffee makers. There’s nothing better than a fresh cup of coffee to start off a long hiking day and when you’re in the middle of the woods, you need to be able to rely on your equipment to not leave you in the cold! We’ve taken a hard look at the most popular ultralight coffee makers on Amazon so you can pick the best one for your next trip!

	Ultralight Java Drip	SlickDrip	Collapsable Java Drip	Titanium French Press	Commuter Javapress	Java Drip Portable

	Best Ultralight Drip Coffee Maker	Best Value Backpacking Coffee Maker	Drip Coffee Maker with a Cap	Camping French Press Upgrade Pick	Best Travel French Press	Most Portable Drip Coffee Maker
Manufacturer	GSI Outdoors	Duissential	GSI Outdoors	Snow Peak	GSI Outdoors	GSI Outdoors
Type	Drip Coffee	Drip Coffee	Drip Coffee	French Press	French Press	Drip Coffee
Weight	< 0.5 oz	4.8 oz	5 oz	6.4 oz	9.5 oz	14 oz
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What to Consider When Purchasing an Ultralight Coffee Maker

Weight

As with any ultralight or backpacking gear, weight is going to a critical factor – and is a big reason why the GSI Outdoor Java Drip is our number one pick for picking gear to make ultralight coffee! There is almost a full pound of difference between the Java Drip and the Java Drip Portable. If the durability isn’t worth the extra weight, you might be tossing your equipment in the trash halfway through the trip to try and lighten the load. That said, there are probably far better options to reduce your weight first than the one-pound max this can take!

Brew Method

While all of the brewers on this list will require a hot water supply, the brew methods themselves vary. The majority of these ultralight coffee makers are designed for traditional drip coffee. The drip coffee method has fewer moving parts and is typically easier to clean than the alternative. There are also french press coffee makers which will allow more control over your brew but may be more difficult to clean or fix if the screen gets torn.

Material

The ultralight coffee makers on this list are primarily made of one of three materials – (1) Plastic, (2) Silicone, or (3) Metal. Silicone drip coffee makers are easy to clean, light, and very durable. The Plastic ultralight coffee makers are going to feel higher quality, also are easy to clean, and are not likely to tear as silicone materials can. The metal french press is specifically designed for cold weather and/or high altitude situations but should work just fine in normal temperatures and heights as well.

1. GSI Java Drip

Best Ultralight Drip Coffee Maker

The ultralight GSI Java Drip likely the best for most peoples looking for an ultralight coffee maker. With a highly simple nylon bag and leg design, you can either clip this tiny coffee maker to the included plastic mug or clip on to your favorite mug!

The Java Drip will make enough coffee for one (at a time at least) but only weighs half an ounce. You’ll barely know it’s there! Just insert a paper filter into the nylon and enjoy your favorite ground coffee!

GSI Ultralight Java Drip

2. Kuissential SlickDrip

Best Value Backpacking Coffee Maker

The SlickDrip is a silicone drip coffee maker that gives you the ability to make drip coffee anywhere! The thick silicone design should hold up for hundreds of miles and the collapsible design means that it shouldn’t take up almost any room in your backpack. Just pop in a paper filter, some coffee grounds, and pour the hot water over top to have a cup of coffee almost ready to go!

Slick Drip

3. GSI Collapsible Java Drip

Drip Coffee Maker with a Cap

The GSI Collapsible Java Drip is effectively a plastic version of the SlickDrip, but it also includes a protective cap to keep the coffee maker clean when stowed. Weighing in at a third of a pound, you’ll barely notice this little device throughout your trip until you need to make some pour-over coffee!

GSI Collapsible Java Drip

4. Snow Peak Titanium French Press

Camping French Press Upgrade Pick

The Snow Peak french press is a high-quality coffee maker built with Japanese titanium that can even be used to boil water directly over the stove or other heat source. While it’s a little more expensive than the other selections on this list, the metal design will last you significantly longer than any plastic or silicone pour-over cone could. All that durability only costs about six and a half ounces of weight, making it a worthy competitor against even our top ultralight coffee picks.

Snow Peak Titanium

5. GSI Commuter JavaPress

Best Travel French Press

For a french press suited for the office and the trail, check out the GSI Commuter JavaPress. Pick from either black, green, orange, or red sleeved glass and use the unique cup in cup filtering design on coffee, loose leaf tea, or any other items you need to strain! Weighing 9.4 ounces, this french press ‘presses’ the limit on ultralight gear given the simplicity of our higher-ranked ultralight coffee selections. That said, this has the most versatility for a french press that you can use in any situation and could even be used for some specific meal types if you get creative.

GSI Commuter Java Press

6. Java Drip Portable

Largest & Most Portable Drip Coffee Maker

With 30 and 50 ounce capacities, this is a sturdy portable drip coffee maker that comes with an integrated cup and insulation sleeve. While the grooves are a bit more difficult to clean, this coffee maker will last you for years with its durable design. If you already have a cup you’d prefer to use, cut down the weight by popping off the hard plastic pour over top and leave the insulated cup behind! Check this out below for a more unique ultralight coffee maker!

GSI Portable Java Drip