Cooking

Ultralight cooking for backpacking: stoves, pots, fuel and food planning, compared on weight and calories carried per ounce.

Cooking | Liquid Fuel Stoves

MSR WhisperLite vs WhisperLite International vs Universal: Liquid-Fuel Stoves Compared
ByUltralightPackers Editorial Team October 3, 2026October 3, 2026

Master Liquid-Fuel Stoves for Cold Weather and Long Trips. Learn mechanics, fuel types, and maintenance to reliably melt snow on winter expeditions.

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Cooking

Soto Amicus, WindMaster and Toaks Titanium Pots: Cook Kit
ByUltralightPackers Editorial Team September 23, 2026October 8, 2026

Optimize your gear with Ultralight Cooking Systems: The Complete Guide. Build a nested, boil-only setup to cut base weight and maximize fuel efficiency.

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Cooking | Food and Nutrition | Food Planning

High Calorie Backpacking Food: Calories per Ounce, USDA Data
ByUltralightPackers Editorial Team September 14, 2026October 8, 2026

Master how to plan trail food by calories per ounce to reduce pack weight. Target 125 calories per ounce using fats and dehydration to maximize energy.

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