Three campers cooking with the Backpacker on a coastal bluff at golden hour

Reviews & press

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Awarded, reviewed, and put to work by real customers from the PCT to the backcountry.

Award · 2026

Best Ultralight
Camp Stove

Men's Journal · 2026 Outdoor Awards

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“Most of the benefits of larger integrated systems — without the bulk.”

9.2 oz · 260 g 1.2 L pot ~2.5-min boil 3-yr warranty

Independently reviewed by Men's Journal

GearJunkie review of the Coastal Range Backpacker stove

GearJunkie · Tested · September 2025

GearJunkie · Tested · rated 8/10

"The lightest cooking system I've ever used, and excels at the simple yet crucial task of getting water hot fast."

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Funded Summer 2025

470%

of Kickstarter goal funded

362

Kickstarter backers

400+

stoves shipped

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I made an Americano that turned my day around. Huge success — the stove was awesome.

Cub Scout den leaderFirst weekend with the Backpacker · Verified buyer

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I've been using the Coastal Range for about 50 days straight on the PCT. So far I love so many things about it — the large capacity, the included cozy with handles, and the speed at boiling water!

N. — PCT thru-hiker50 days on trail · Verified buyer

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The stove was awesome on my hunt. It's so light, and packs down to nothing.

Sven — bear hunterMontana · Verified buyer

Verified buyer = a real customer we shipped to and heard back from in the field. These are early field notes; on-site star ratings are coming as we collect reviews from new orders.