Frequently Asked Questions

Our 5-foot cam buckle strap wraps around virtually any tree trunk — pull, cinch, done. This tree-mount system sets up in under 60 seconds with no tools required. If you're working with an especially large trunk our strap can't fully wrap, paracord works as a backup.

There's no strict minimum — our strap adjusts to fit almost any trunk. For maximum stability, we recommend a tree at least 3–4 inches in diameter. For larger trees where our strap won't reach all the way around, paracord works as an easy substitute.

Yes — if a tree trunk is too large for our strap to fully wrap around, paracord is a lightweight, reliable substitute for mounting the table. Wrap it around the trunk the same way, cinch it tight, and you're set. Many backpackers already carry paracord for other uses, so it doubles as a no-extra-weight backup for your camp setup.

Yes. The 5052 aluminum construction supports up to 45 lbs with a proper setup — more than enough for a full cook pot, a double-burner stove, or a water filter. Strap the table snugly to a tree at least 3–4 inches in diameter for maximum stability.

The tree-mount system is built around strapping to a tree, but that's not the only option — backpackers have used the table strapped to a large rock or boulder edge when no tree is available, like above treeline. A dedicated freestanding stand is in development.

The MTP Table weighs 10 oz vs. 1 lb 12 oz for the Helinox Table One, costs $70 vs. $130+, and includes a tree-mount system the Helinox lacks — strap it at whatever height works best, whether you're standing to cook or sitting at camp. The trade-off: the Helinox offers a larger surface area and freestanding legs, so it doesn't need a tree nearby.

Yes — cooking directly on the ground puts your stove near dry leaves, pine needles, duff, and other flammable debris. Mounted on the MTP Table, your cook setup is elevated and clear of all that, making it a safer, more stable backcountry cooking surface than bare ground.

Up to 45 lbs. The MTP Table is built from 5052 aerospace-grade aluminum, overbuilt for real backcountry loads like a full cook setup or camp kitchen.

5052 aerospace-grade aluminum — the same alloy used in aircraft and marine parts. It's light enough for backpacking at just 10 oz, but built to hold real weight.

The cooking surface measures 10 x 14 inches — compact enough to strap to a tree, but with enough room for a stove, a pot, and prep space.

One table comfortably handles a single setup — stove, pot, and prep space for one person. If you want to cook and prep at the same time, or you're camping with a partner, running two tables works well: one dedicated to your stove and cooking, the other for food prep or a second person's full setup.

Yes — the table is solid aluminum, so it won't absorb water or warp in wet conditions. The strap hardware holds up fine wet too; just give everything a quick dry before folding it away for extended storage.

Yes. Rain won't damage the table or affect its stability, so you can cook and prep as normal in wet weather.

Wipe the table down with water and a cloth or sponge; mild soap works for stuck-on food at home. In the backcountry without cleaning supplies, a small bundle of pine needles is one of the most effective ways to scrub the surface clean — just dry it off before folding and packing it away.

No — 5052 aluminum is the same corrosion-resistant alloy used in marine hardware, so the table holds up well to trail moisture, rain, and repeated backcountry use.

It's stable enough for food prep — cutting, plating, and breaking down a meal. That said, it's not a dedicated cutting board, and repeated direct knife contact will scratch the surface over time. For heavier cutting like fileting fish, we recommend a lightweight board on top — a dedicated Cutting Board Attachment is in development as part of the Camp System.

Setup takes under 60 seconds. Unfold the table legs, strap it to a tree, cinch it tight, and you're ready to cook — no tools required.

If the trunk is uneven or the table feels a little wobbly once strapped on, slide a few small sticks or twigs between the table legs and the tree to shim out the gap. This levels the surface in seconds and doesn't require any extra gear — just whatever's on the ground around you.

No tools needed. The table has legs underneath that unfold into position — once they're out, just strap the table to a tree (or another mounting point) and it's ready to use straight out of the pack.

The table folds flat to just 0.25" — thinner than a phone case — so it packs alongside your other backpacking gear without adding bulk.

Not yet, but a dedicated storage sleeve is coming soon. In the meantime, the table's slim 0.25" folded profile packs flat against your other gear without one.

Yes. The same strap-and-cinch tree-mount system works on other sturdy, similarly sized mounting points — a canoe thwart, dock post, or truck bed rack all work. Anywhere you can wrap the strap (or paracord, for larger diameters) securely around a fixed point is fair game.

Any standalone canister stove — like the MSR PocketRocket, Snow Peak, or GSI — screws directly onto a fuel canister and sits right in the table's built-in fuel slot. Integrated systems like Jetboil don't fit the slot itself, but the flat tabletop works great as a stable base for setting one on top.

The fuel slot fits standard 3.5 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz canisters from MSR, Jetboil, GSI, and Snow Peak. If a canister feels snug going in, that's by design — snug means stable while cooking.

Yes, with one note: a Jetboil integrated cooking system won't fit into the table's canister slot, since that slot is sized for standalone canister stoves. Instead, just set the Jetboil directly on the tabletop — it works as a flat, stable cooking platform for it.

Yes. Liquid-fuel stoves like the MSR Whisperlite aren't sized for the built-in canister slot, but the tabletop is designed with enough surface area to set one directly on top — fuel bottle, pump, and all. It gives you a stable, off-the-ground base the same way it does for canister stoves and integrated systems.

Yes — campers have used wood-burning stoves on the MTP Table at camp. Set the stove on the tabletop using its own feet or stand rather than resting the flame directly against the aluminum surface, the same way you'd protect any tabletop from direct heat.

The table isn't designed as a cutting surface itself, but it gives you a stable, off-the-ground base to fillet fish on top of a lightweight board — much easier than working off the ground or a truck tailgate. A dedicated Cutting Board Attachment built to sit on top of the table is coming soon as part of the Camp System.

The table itself isn't meant to be cut on directly — repeated knife contact will scratch the aluminum surface over time. It's rated to hold up to 45 lbs, though, so it's a stable base for prepping meat on top of a lightweight board. A dedicated Cutting Board Attachment designed to sit on top is coming soon.

No — the aluminum surface won't stain or absorb liquids the way wood or fabric would. A quick wipe-down with water (or a bundle of pine needles if you're out of supplies) gets it clean and ready for the next use.

Yes. 5052 aluminum is non-porous, so it won't trap bacteria, odors, or residue from raw fish or game the way a porous surface would. Just give it a normal wipe-down or wash after handling raw meat, the same as you would any prep surface.

Yes. The table straps to a tree in under 60 seconds, holds up to 45 lbs, and gives you a stable, off-the-ground surface for cooking and general camp kitchen work.

Yes. The same strap-and-cinch tree-mount system works at any campsite with a suitable tree, canoe thwart, or dock post — making it a solid, lightweight addition to BWCA and other paddle-in trips where every ounce on the portage counts.

Yes — any tree that meets the general sizing guidelines works, riverbank or lakeshore included. The table's aluminum construction is fully waterproof, so it holds up fine in the humid, wet conditions common around water.

Yes — at 10 oz and $70, it's an easy, useful gift for anyone who cooks or preps at camp. It solves a problem every hunter and angler has run into: nowhere clean or stable to work once you're off the truck tailgate.

Yes. At 10 oz and just 0.25" folded, the table adds almost no weight or pack space, making it an easy add to a solo backpacking kit — a stable cook and prep surface without sacrificing an ultralight setup.

Yes. For groups, running multiple tables works well — dedicating one to cooking and others to prep — so people aren't waiting on a single surface. The tree-mount system also means everyone in the group can set up their own table at a nearby tree rather than crowding one spot.

A rock or log depends entirely on what's available at that specific campsite — flat, stable, clean options aren't guaranteed everywhere you camp. The MTP Table gives you a consistent, food-safe, stable surface at any site with a tree (or rock, post, or paracord-friendly mounting point), rather than hoping the terrain cooperates.

Orders ship within 1–3 business days.

Shipping is a flat $8 rate on every order, regardless of destination or order size.

Not currently — we ship within the US only right now, but international shipping is on the roadmap.

You'll get an automatic email with tracking information as soon as your order ships, so you can follow it the rest of the way.

Yes — orders ship via USPS, so PO box delivery is no problem.

Unused items can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. Items must be in new, unused condition with all original packaging intact. Customers cover return shipping costs — we recommend a trackable shipping method to ensure it arrives back safely. Once we receive and inspect the return, refunds are processed within 5–7 business days back to your original payment method.

Email us at support@mtprovisionsoutdoors.com with your order number and the reason for the return, and our team will send you instructions for sending the item back.

Yes — every table comes with a one-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects, starting from your purchase date. This covers defects in materials or workmanship; it doesn't cover normal wear that comes with the nature of lightweight gear over time. If you discover a defect, contact us at support@mtprovisionsoutdoors.com with details and photos — we'll cover shipping both ways to repair and return your table at no cost.

Contact us immediately and we'll work with you to resolve it — including a replacement or refund as needed.

If it's a manufacturing defect, you're covered under the one-year limited warranty — contact us at support@mtprovisionsoutdoors.com with photos, and we'll cover shipping to repair and return it at no cost. Normal wear from regular use isn't covered under warranty.

We accept all major credit and debit cards, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.

Yes — as long as it's before we print your shipping label. Email us at support@mtprovisionsoutdoors.com as soon as possible with your order number and we'll do our best to make the change.

Yes. All payments are processed through Shopify's secure checkout, which is PCI-DSS compliant and encrypts your payment information — we never see or store your full card details.

Potentially — email us at support@mtprovisionsoutdoors.com with what you're looking for and we can work something out.

MT Provisions LLC — a small, founder-led outdoor gear company based in Austin, TX, co-founded by Gabe, Ryon, and Zach. The table itself is manufactured in Iowa using 100% solar-powered production, and every table is Made in the USA.

MT Provisions is based in Austin, TX.

Yes — MT Provisions LLC is a real, USA-based company headquartered in Austin, TX. The MTP Table is Made in the USA, manufactured in Iowa using 100% solar-powered production.

Email us at support@mtprovisionsoutdoors.com, or reach out on Instagram @mtprovisions_ — we're a small team and read every message.

We don't have our own retail storefront, but you can find MTP tables in person at Estes Park Mountain Shop — with more retail partners coming soon.