This subject has been on my mind ever since I posted that boom review a short time ago. What I found confirmed my suspicions and taught me a few things. To quote:
http:// www.pmags.com/stove-comparison-real-world-useIf you are resupplying for less than ten meals, solo and three-season backpacking: Alcohol Stove
If you are a couple and/or going long time between resupplies, want something quick and *convenient or need to do real cooking:
Canister Stove other than Jet Boil
If you are solo and want a convenient all in one solution and/or very fast boil times: Jetboil or MSR Reactor
If you are winter camping/high altitude mountaineering OR doing 3+ person meals: White Gas Stove
Doing lots of “real cooking” in a forest environment and not hiking far: Zip Stove
Want the absolute lightest stove and price/resupply (and don’t mind slower boil times) is not an issue: Esbit
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