SOTO WINDMASTER £55

A Trail ‘Best in Test’ winner for two years running, this small but mighty Japanese-designed stove is just about the best lightweight backpacking stove out there. Its impressively low weight, tiny pack size and impressive performance, especially in gusty conditions, all elevate it above the competition. Unlike inferior ultralight models, it also packs in a built-in igniter and a micro regulator. VERDICT For fast and light wild camping weekends or multi-day backpacking trips when you want maximum performance and minimum weight, this brilliant stove is our number one pick.