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Unpopular opinion: That ultra-light stove isn't worth the hassle
Tried one of those fancy titanium stoves last trip. It failed in mild wind, and we had cold dinner. Now I stick with my old reliable one even if it's heavier.
Man, everyone talks about the stove weight but forgets wind protection is separate gear. I've seen those tiny stoves just get bullied by a breeze, weak flame dancing around. Carrying a dedicated windbreak or even using a pot cozy as a shield is its own weight penalty, lol. So your "light" setup ends up needing more stuff anyway.