The Firebox Gas Burner with its diffusion plate is hands down the best backcountry cooking system. For many people, backpacking isn’t about the food, but I’ve found that, especially with kids, some good food goes a long way to making the trip more enjoyable. In fact, I rarely take my kids backpacking without also bringing this stove.
There’s two parts to this system: the stove, which is the box portion, and the burner, which connects to your isobutane canister. The secret here, and what makes this the…








