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Outdoor and Camp Cooking

Camping gear is emergency gear. A stove lets you cook freeze dried meals and boil water, and quality outdoor gear makes a long outage far easier.

Updated November 1, 2026

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2 WeeksTop Pick

Coleman Two Burner Propane Camp Stove

The classic way to cook real meals when the power is out.

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72 HoursTop Pick

Jetboil Backpacking Stove

Boils water in about two minutes. Perfect for freeze dried meals.

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2 Weeks

Portable Rocket Stove

Cooks with sticks and twigs, so fuel is everywhere.

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72 Hours

Butane Stove with Fuel Canisters

Compact single burner. Use outdoors only.

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2 Weeks

Lodge Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Cook over fire or coals. Lasts for generations.

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2 Weeks

Propane Tank Refillable 20 lb

Store extra fuel for stoves, grills and heaters.

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72 Hours

Camping Mess Kit

Pots, plates and utensils in one nesting set.

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2 WeeksOff Grid Living

Rotomolded Cooler

Keeps ice for days when the fridge is out.

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2 Weeks

65 Liter Hiking Backpack

Room for several days of gear if you have to leave.

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2 Weeks

Camping Hammock

A quick, light place to sleep off the ground.

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2 Weeks

Solar Camp Shower

Warm water from the sun for washing.

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90 DaysOff Grid Living

Portable Solar Oven

Cook and bake using only sunshine.

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2 Weeks

Propane Fire Pit

Outdoor warmth and cooking with clean burning propane.

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2 Weeks

Camping Cot

Sleep off the cold floor or ground.

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72 Hours

Water Resistant Duffel Bags

Pack gear fast for evacuation.

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What to look for

  1. Never use a camp stove or grill indoors. Cook outside only.
  2. Store enough fuel for at least two weeks of meals.
  3. A rocket stove burns twigs, so you never run out of fuel.
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Common questions

How can I cook if the power is out?

Use a propane camp stove, a backpacking stove or a rocket stove outdoors. Never cook with fuel indoors because of carbon monoxide risk.