An Al Fresco Winter? – How To Stay Warm And Enjoy The Outdoors
This year, we need to extend our garden, camping and outdoor season. Here’s how to stay warm, dry and comfortable with chilly days and evenings ahead.
Camping stoves & barbecues
From rocket stoves and wood-burning camping stoves to the best gas camping stoves and electric hobs. Barbecue reviews and how to build campfires for kotlich and open air cooking.
Camping Gear Must-Haves – Our 60 Best Finds
Want to know what we use when we go camping? Here’s our evolving list of favourite camping gear and outdoor equipment. From barbecues to mosquito repellent – tried, tested and loved. Looking for something specific? Just use the search box!
Campervan Heaters – Buyers Guide [2023]
Use your campervan all year round with our guide to the best campervan heaters and ways to keep warm – portable electric and gas, installed parking heaters and more. Stay warm!
The Best Camping Stoves…And The Worst
Most gas camping stoves make us sad. Read our recommendations for the best camping stoves that make us happier and why NOT to buy a Campingaz Xcelerate.
Have We Found The Best Camping Stove? Testing the Cadac
An instant barbecue that doubles as a camping gas cooker? How perfect that sounds. People seem to love the Cadac camping stove, so we’ve given it a try too. See what we thought.
Wet Weather Camping – How To Stay Dry And Happy When It’s Raining
Read our guide to staying warm, dry and happy when camping in the rain. Wet weather camping tips and all the camping gear you’ll need.
Water Containers And Storage For Camping – BPA-free
Which are the best BPA-free water carriers and water containers for camping? We know! See what we’ve tested and check out our favourites for tent campers, campervanners and backpackers.
Camping gear – readers’ recommendations
Campfire Mag readers have shared their best buys and favourite camping gear. From camping fridges to great barbecues.
Eco-friendly outdoor tableware – Bamboo Plates, etc (No plastic here)
We’re not keen on plastic, so what are the alternatives for light and practical plates and bowls for camping and outdoor eating? We’ve found some cheap options and some rather lovely things too. Bamboo, enamelware and more.
Electric Camping Stoves – Hobs, Microwaves And More To Plugin
If you’re a camper or campervanner who opts for a pitch with electricity, you can make the most of your hook-up with a portable electric stove or cooker. Find out about the options – from Remoska to induction hobs, microwaves and halogen cookers.
Which Camping Kettle? Our Guide To The Best
Steel, aluminium, heat exchanger…even titanium – we’ve boiled and we’ve poured to find the best camping kettles. Here’s our round-up of fast, light (and occasionally pretty) kettles for camping cuppas.
Clever Kitchen And Cooking Gadgets For Camping
Cooking kit made specially for campers can be a bit utilitarian – and not always great quality. So, we’re always looking out for camp kitchen equipment that’s well-designed, multi-use and easy to pack. Here’s some of the best.
Testing The LotusGrill Barbecue – Our LotusGrill Review
We’ve been promising to review the LotusGrill barbecue ever since we thoroughly road-tested the Cobb. So here we are. Did it prove to be smokeless? Did it really only take three minutes to get to cooking temperature?
The Best Barbecues for Camping – tried and tested (2023)
Which is the best barbecue? We’ve tested lots and we now have a favourite for every budget. Plus ways to get the coals glowing faster and make barbecuing healthier.
The Best Camping Toasters – Our Guide When All We Need Is Toast!
Can you live without toast? We can’t…so we’ve been on the hunt for the perfect camping toaster that’s quick, easy and packable. Have a look at these campstove toasters and let us know what you use too.
Best Insulated Travel Mugs And Zero-Waste Reusable Cups Guide
Which travel mugs keep drinks warm (and cold) the longest? Which reusable takeaway coffee cups are a joy to use instead of throwaways? Discover the best in our guide to insulated travel mugs and reusable coffee cups.
Bright Ideas – Smart Camping Gear And Outdoor Gadgets
Innovations, bright ideas and great designs for camping equipment, outdoor gear and gadgets. We’re scouring the best of Indiegogo, Kickstarter and more to find the camping gear you’ll want.
Woodburning Camping Stoves guide – Give up the gas?
We set our testers the challenge of making a meal using some of the most popular woodburning camping stoves – the Frontier, the EcoZoom Versa, the tiny Woodgas stove and the high-tech Biolite. Plus the Solo Stove gasifying model and more. See how they fared.
Nettle Soup and Fish soup – Made In A Campfire Kotlich
Imagine you’re on the banks of the Danube when you make this delicious campfire fish soup and make the most of British wild food with easy nettle soup.
An Al Fresco Curry Camping Feast
A delicious camping meal that’s fun to make, easy to adapt and even easier to eat. Four recipes in under an hour, all cooked on woodburning camping stoves.
The Cobb vs the LotusGrill
We’ve come across some clever-looking barbecue innovations, but are they really any better than a basic barbecue? How do the Lotus Grill and the Cobb compare?
Fast And Delicious Gourmet Camping Food Recipes
Chargrilled tofu or steak with rice and lentil pilaff, a gooey chocolate pancake and a perfect camping breakfast-on-toast. Try our fast and simple camping recipes using either a Cadac Safari Chef or any decent camping stove.
Camping With A Rocket Stove – Plus Build Your Own
Build your own rocket stove for super-efficient camp cooking using just twigs. Plus some recommendations for options if you’re not into DIY.
Campfire Tripod Cooking – The Best Three-Legged Cook Guide (3 Legs)
Want the pleasure of campfire cooking without the hassle? Kotlich cooking with a tripod or the snazzy Bon-Fire are exciting ways to make a delicious outdoor meal.
Should I Buy A Cobb Barbecue Stove? Read Our BBQ Review
Is the Cobb barbecue better? Will it change our camping cooking? We’ve tested this tabletop barbecue on a menu of marinated trout and veggies and turkey kebabs. Here’s what we thought of it.
Autumn And Winter Campsites
Why stop camping just because it’s out of season? Lots of campsites stay open all year, and you’ll get to visit beautiful places without the summer crowds. Here’s our guide to staying cosy, with campsite recommendations from readers.
Where To Buy Your Camping Gear – The Best Camping Stores
Which are the best camping stores? We’ve compiled a guide to where to buy camping gear and outdoor equipment with details of delivery and returns too. Share your own recommendations for good service!
Camping And Campervan Baking – Bread And Cakes
How do you make your own bread or cakes when you’re camping? Hear from tent-campers and campervanners who use everything from the Remoska to the Frontier stove for beautiful baking while travelling. It’s inspirational!
The Call Of The Campfire
”We are the cooking apes, the creatures of the flame”. Matthew de Abaitua shares an extract from his book, his campfire cooking kit and his love of eating outdoors.
Easy and Tasty Campfire Recipes
Our competition to win a kotlich campfire cooking set inspired some talented outdoor cooks. Here are just some of their mouthwatering recipes.
