Good read, thanks. I don't go on trips that needs stove often, but it's always a battle deciding which to bring, either heavy duty build like tank ones like omnifuel, or super light like my coke can stove. I don't do backpacking though so it's more of a gadget factor for me.
If it were going to be really cold, if I were cooking for multiple people, if I were doing real cooking, or if I were melting snow, I'd bring the
Primus Omnifuel for sure. Beautiful stove, no question about it.
However, for fast and light trips, particularly solo trips, I'd go with the alcohol stove. I really like alcohol stoves on cool weather day hikes. A hot cup of tea with lunch or maybe even some hot soup really hits the spot. I like nothing better than to sit down by a nice creek when out on a day hike and brew up a cup of tea.
Late in the afternoon, as your energy level wanes and the temperatures drop, a cup of hot cocoa can be highly restorative.
HJ
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