Ingrid Sørensen

Choose and set up the right windscreen to cut boil times, save fuel, and cook safely in windy conditions. Includes precise guidelines by stove type, recommended materials and clearances, and a practical checklist for reliable camp meals.

Get data-backed stove picks matched to your cooking needs, with real-world wind, simmer, and safety tests so meals stay hot in tough conditions. Learn windscreen and setup tactics that reduce fuel use, spills, and stress.

Learn the temperature cutoffs for butane, propane, and white gas, windscreen best practices, and a simple formula to calculate wind- and simmer-adjusted fuel for dependable meals in subzero conditions.

Use real-world criteria to pick a stove that stays stable and efficient in wind. Get clear guidance on simmer control, safe wind management, fuel trade-offs, and precise fuel planning for family-friendly cooking.

Find out which backpacking stoves actually perform below zero and how to choose the right one for your conditions, with field-tested picks plus tips on stability, wind control, simmering, and safe fueling. Cook efficiently and keep the group comfortable when the wind howls and canisters struggle.