Stoves & Fire Archives - Scouting magazine

Building a campfire requires know-how and good judgment

By Robert Birkby

Learn how and when to build a fire — and when not to build one.

How to build the best campfire

By Michael Freeman

Pair your Leave No Trace know-how with these tools, tips and techniques to build a better campfire.

Six stoves to heat up your campout menus

By Scouting magazine

For today’s primitive adventures, namely camping or backpacking deep in the woods, a reliable camp stove can still be a dream—turn on the gas, touch a match to the burner, and a blue flame pops to life, a torrent of channeled energy ready to do your culinary deed.

Outdoor Smarts Camp Stoves

By Scouting magazine

What are you looking for in a cookstove? Blowtorch heat, delicate simmering, or a variety of fuel options? Check out these models for backpacking chefs or campground gourmets.