Very nice article, Jim! I would never have thought of the kite one, either.

But I am curious about one thing, and I've seen it other places, too. I have always been under the impression that a windscreen is to deflect wind, but some stoves are completely wrapped (and some quite tightly) around the stove, with no air vents.

Doesn't a tight wrap around the lower part of the stove cut down on available air for combustion? Am I missing something here?

Sue