The JetBoil Zip is the camp stove I pack when I need a mug, measuring cup, strainer, and fuel canister stabilizer. The Zip is a personal cooking system that does everything. The bottom cover doubles as a measuring cup and a bowl, and the drink lid has a built-in pour spout and strainer. Talk about handy! The Zip is fuel-efficient and compatible with other JetBoil accessories so that you can make everything from morning coffee to a full meal. The entire system weighs only 12-ounces, and it tucks away nicely in any sized backpack.

The REEHUT Ultralight uses the Piezo ignition system. You push the trigger, and the REEHUT lights up instantly. This is true in any weather. Stainless steel is married with aluminum alloy in the REEHUT, and the combo withstands high temperatures, corrosion, and high altitudes. This model has an adjustable flame and all-in-one design that folds up small and weighs next to nothing. The REEHUT is compatible with any 7/16 thread single butane and butane-propane mixed fuel canisters.

A favorite with thru-hikers, the MSR PocketRocket 2 weighs in at just 2.6-ounces. It's capable of boiling a liter of water in three and a half minutes. The flame adjusts from simmer to rolling boil quickly so that you can play master chef on the trail. The collapsable PocketRocket 2 needs no priming, preheating, or pressurizing, and it collapses down small enough to tuck in any backpack pocket. The PocketRocket 2 works with isobutane-propane fuel canisters and is compatible with a wide range of pots and mugs.

Savor fresh coffee, hot cocoa, or a real meal with the JetBoil Flash. Water boils in 100-seconds, making this cooking system one of the fastest on the market. The included insulated mug changes color from blue to orange when water is hot and ready-to-use, so you never have to lift the lid to check progress. The 16-ounce mug boils enough water for two and is big enough to cook a hearty trail meal. The JetBoil Flash uses isobutane-propane fuel canisters.

The Emberlit Fireant is an ultralightweight, collapsable stove made of featherlight Titanium. It weighs a mere 2.8-ounces and folds down flat. If you don't like the idea of carrying fuel canisters, the Fireant is perfect. It burns twigs, leaves, and small kindling. It can also integrate with spirit burners, solid fuel tablets, and tea candles. If you need a backpacking stove that's versatile and lightweight, you'll be thrilled with the Emberlit Fireant.

There's nothing like a wood-fired meal after a long day on the trail. Ohuhu's camping stove is my go-to for group backpacking. The stainless steel build is sturdy but lightweight, and Mother Nature serves as a heat source. Use twigs, kindling, leaves, or whatever else is around to start a fire. There are no canisters to mess with, and no alcohol needed. And the entire system packs down into a 5"x3" stuff sack. The Ohuhu is easy to set up and can cook enough food for up to three hikers.

Alcohol-powered stoves were some of the first backpacking models, and they're still one of the most efficient ways to cook a meal or heat water on-the-go. The REDCAMP has a brass stove, aluminum alloy stove stand, and a windscreen on the base. The flame regulator controls the strength of the flame while a rubber seal prevents alcohol leaks and evaporation. The alcohol burner from REDCAMP is strong enough to support camp pots and pans yet lightweight enough to carry all day.

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