Camp Kitchen & Refrigeration

12V compressor fridges, Jetboil stoves, YETI coolers — the gear that turns camp meals from survival-rations to actually enjoyable. We test what holds ice for 4 days, what boils water fastest, and which 12V fridges sip the least battery.

Going 12V fridge vs powered cooler? Dometic CFX3 wins for any trip over 3 days. For weekend trips, a quality YETI on ice is simpler and cheaper.