Tom, I knew you'd come through. Creative juices flowing. (A rather revolting mental image, IMAO <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> )

I have an MSR windscreen. (For my MSR Stove, which I use.... almost never.) I do use it sometimes with the Esbit / German Mess Kit. I've had several MSR windscreens, actually. I've had rather bad luck keeping them around. They seem to come to life and run away when I'm not looking. <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

I like the idea of making a windscreen that will fit round the outside pot when not in use. I can keep that handy. And use the Esbit as the stove/potstand. How thick a steel/amuminum sheet will I need for a windscreen like that? Don't want it too.... bendy. (an engineering term if I ever heard one!) And what should I use for fasteners at the seam? I have seen several of these rivet kits at Lowe's and Home Depot - would they work?

Thanks for the ideas. All the best....

.....CLIFF