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How Many Snickers Can Fit in a Bear Canister?
Snickers bars are a very popular thru-hiking and backpacking food because of the high-calorie density they have. We decided to test it out and see how many Snickers we could fit into the average bear canister.
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7 Thru-Hikes on the West Coast
While many folks are familiar with the Pacific Crest Trail, the west coast of the United States is home to a number of other notable thru-hikes.
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Thru-Hiking Calorie and Food Weight Calculator
Calculate how many calories you’ll burn while hiking and plan how much food you’ll need to bring on your trip using our Calorie & Food Weight Calculator.
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![Five different backpacking stoves attached to five different fuel canisters]()
We Tested 5 of the Most Popular Backpacking Stoves
We tested five of the most popular lightweight backpacking stoves to see which performed the best and which is the most affordable.
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![Soto WindMaster stove attached to a fuel canister]()
Soto WindMaster Stove Review
The Soto WindMaster was the overall best ultralight stove tested. Here is what we tested and why it ranked #1.
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![The Snow Peak LiteMax stove attached to a fuel canister.]()
Snow Peak LiteMax Stove Review
The Snow Peak LiteMax was the lightest stove tested and the easiest to assemble and disassemble but had long boil times compared to the other stoves tested.
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Soto Amicus Stove Review
The Soto Amicus performed well at an affordable price while being one of the lightest stoves tested. It also compacts up nicely and is easy to assemble.
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![The MSR PocketRocket stove attached to a fuel canister.]()
MSR PocketRocket Deluxe Stove Review
The MSR PocketRocket Deluxe was the second best performing ultralight stove tested.
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MSR PocketRocket 2 Review
The MSR PocketRocket 2 is probably one of the most used stoves for long distance backpacking. It has a reputation for being durable and getting the job done.
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Fuel Canister Cap? Or No Cap?
Should you carry the cap that comes with your fuel canister? We describe the reasons you should.
