Compare packing strategies for short and long wilderness stays, focusing on gear durability, food weight, and weather prep.

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Our list includes an editor-loved outdoor santoku knife, cast iron cookware, and a portable charcoal grill. Stella Totino is a former Pastry Chef turned writer, and now also a food scholar. With over ...