When Dennis Lewon comes back from a trip in Wyoming’s Wind Rivers saying he’s got a brand-new recipe, you’d best pay attention. Our staff gourmand (and former Backpacker Editor-in-Chief) is famous for ...

If you're already leveling up your campfire cooking, upping your dessert game is the next logical step. We've compiled some of the best of the best — desserts that are just a little bit unexpected for ...

If you're looking for easy and fun campfire desserts, besides s'mores, then you'll want to check this roundup. We have some s'mores ideas, but we also have a lot ...

This story was originally published July 27, 2013 and updated on August 22, 2023. Bad-mouthing the classic campfire dessert known as the s’more is just plain wrong. It’s tantamount to dumping on the ...

If you're an avid camper, you likely already know that the Dutch oven is an essential cooking tool. Dutch oven camping meals are incredibly popular on this site, particularly chili recipes and beef ...

Helen Olsson, author of The Down & Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids and blogger at maddogmom.com, shows us some easy desserts to make besides smores. Check out Easy Camp Desserts on Helen’s website.