Outdoor Cooking
Shop Outdoor Cooking from independent sellers in Camping & Outdoor Adventure.
About outdoor cooking
Outdoor cooking gear ranges from ultralight to full camp kitchens. Backpackers use canister stoves, integrated boil systems, alcohol stoves or wood-burning stoves with titanium or aluminum pots. Car campers often use two-burner stoves, griddles, portable grills and cast iron cookware, including Dutch ovens for cooking over coals.
Supporting gear includes utensils, plates and mugs, collapsible sinks, coolers, water containers and filters, windscreens and lighters. Fire pits and grill grates are popular for campsites and backyards, though fire rules vary by place and season.
Choose a stove by fuel availability, group size and conditions. Canister stoves are simple but can struggle in cold; liquid-fuel stoves work better in winter and at altitude. Never use stoves inside a tent or enclosed space, and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Choosing outdoor cooking gear
- Match the stove to your fuel type, group size and the temperatures you camp in.
- Check that pots fit the stove's pot supports and that a canister fits inside the pot if you want to nest them.
- Compare cookware materials: titanium is lightest, aluminum heats evenly, cast iron holds heat but is heavy.
- Look for fire restrictions where you camp before relying on fire pits or wood stoves.
- Fuel and lighters usually can't be shipped normally, so plan to buy fuel locally.
Questions about outdoor cooking
Which camp stove should I get?
Canister stoves suit most backpackers. Two-burner stoves suit car camping groups. Liquid-fuel stoves are better for cold weather and remote areas where canisters are hard to find.
Can fuel canisters be shipped with my stove?
Usually not through standard shipping. Most sellers ship stoves without fuel, and you buy fuel locally.
How do I care for cast iron camp cookware?
Clean it without soaking, dry it thoroughly and apply a thin coat of oil to keep the seasoning. Ask the seller whether it comes pre-seasoned.