Louis Dzierzak
A journalist specializing in outdoor recreation, Lou has covered product design innovations, participation trends and environmentally sustainable manufacturing for over 20 years. On the other hand, he’s had some less than successful outdoor adventures: once, completely spent after a hard day on the trail, he managed to set a vintage MSR Whisperlite stove ablaze before accidentally kicking the burning contraption into a lake. A published author, his book about invasive fish threatening the Great Lakes watershed will be published in 2021. craftedwords.com
Latest articles by Louis Dzierzak

The best pop-up tents 2023: for backpacking, easy camping, and festival bliss
By Sian Lewis, Louis Dzierzak, Alex Foxfield last updated
Pop-up tents that pitch unbelievably quickly, suit most budgets, and come in all shapes and sizes

The best camping mattresses 2023: sleep soundly in your tent
By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella last updated
The best camping mattress or airbed is the must-have luxury – here are the models we’ve enjoyed snoozing on most

The best wood-burning stoves 2023: for cooking up campsite cuisine with natural fuel
By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella last updated
The best wood-burning stoves are great fun to cook with, and represent a natural alternative to canister gas and liquid fuel stoves

Best 3-season sleeping bags 2023: for great camping adventures throughout spring, summer and fall
By Louis Dzierzak last updated
Our roundup of the very best 3-season sleeping bags showcases bags perfect for toasty sleeps throughout spring, summer and fall

The best 4-person tents 2023: for camping trips with your tribe
By Louis Dzierzak last updated
Our selection of the best 4-person tents for glorious camping trips with friends and family, tested and rated

The best camping coolers 2023: keep food and drinks delightfully chilled
By Louis Dzierzak last updated
The best camping coolers, whether they're boxes or bags, will keep food fresh and drinks chilled for the duration of your adventures

The best camping flashlights 2023: the best and brightest options
By Louis Dzierzak last updated
We shed a light on the best camping flashlights to illuminate your outdoor adventures

The best double-burner camping stoves and grills 2023: cook for a crowd
By Louis Dzierzak last updated
When weight isn’t an issue, you can't beat the best double-burner camping stoves for alfresco cooking at camp

The best solar chargers: for keeping your tech juiced up in the campsite and in the wild
By Jonathan Manning, Louis Dzierzak last updated
Check out the best solar chargers to keep your GPS, phone, smartwatch, head torch and other hiking essentials topped up during trips in the great outdoors

How to store food when camping: tips and tricks to keep your grub fresh and safe from critters
By Louis Dzierzak published
Learn how to store food when camping so you share your eats with only your (non-furry) friends

What is a wood-burning stove, and should I buy one?
By Louis Dzierzak, Pat Kinsella published
When you’re out camping, there’s nothing quite like wild-cooking a feast over naked flames – but do you really need a wood-burning stove to do that?
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