I was looking up the specs on the Vargo and noticed the new XE which can burn alcohol or solid tabs...too bad they didn't have those at the MEC when I bought mine.

I've definitely heard about the shortcomings of alcohol in the cold. Now that I'm getting the canteen cooker from Best Glide I should pick up some proper Hexamine tabs and cover all bases.

Ironically I usually just light a fire and cook over the coals when I'm camping or hiking...but sometimes you don't have that option.