Whenever you go camping, whether it’s for one night or weeks at a time, coming prepared with all the right equipment should be your top priority. One of the most important items you’ll bring is a wood stove where you can do all of your cooking.

Having some way to heat water and prepare meals during a backpacking trip can be the difference between an enjoyable camping and hiking excursion and a torturous one. But you don't want to buy any type of backpacking stove before you head out.