There actually is quite dense forest where I go (the very northern tip of Sask, 30 miles from Flin Flon). I could readily build a fire, it's pretty woody. But a real stove would be good. When I revamp my kit, though, it will be designed more for the midwest since I don't know when or if I'll make it back up to Canada. My Dad and I always go, and he's getting on in years and is in pretty poor health nowadays. Sadly he may not have another trip in him, and I don't want to go alone.