Cook outdoors

Cooking outdoors does not have to mean an open fire. A camping stove is often the simpler option, especially in dry conditions or sensitive environments. Always check fire bans and local rules.

How can I cook outdoors with as little risk and impact as possible?

Prefer a camping stove and plan food that can be prepared without an open fire if conditions require it. If you light a fire, you are responsible for preventing spread or damage. Always check current fire bans and protected-area rules.

Source: Swedish Environmental Protection Agency: Fire outdoors; Sustainable outdoor recreation checklist · Last verified: 8 September 2026

Fire bans and local protected-area rules are dynamic and must be checked close to the outing.

A camping stove reduces the need for fire

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency recommends camping stoves as a practical alternative to open fires and specifically recommends them in sensitive mountain environments.

If you light a fire

Only light fires where they cannot spread or damage vegetation, animals or ground. Gravel or sand is preferable; moss, peat, forest soil and rock surfaces should be avoided.

Fire bans override the plan

Always check whether a fire ban is in force. In dry conditions, choose food that does not require fire.

Leave nothing behind

Carry litter and food waste out. Do not leave leftover food in shelters or rest cabins.