Yeah, my impression isn't a whole lot different. The charging thing might work OK if you were just topping off a low usage item every night, maybe a GPS unit or something.

The stove itself does eat fuel like no tomorrow when on high. It's a fun stove, and it does work, but for two pounds or so of weight? I think there are other options.

It does however work and it's nicely put together. Like I say, fun and interesting, but not for serious backpacking trips. If I were car camping and wanted to augment my other gear, then sure.

HJ