Somewhere in the distant past, I think I read about some stand to hold freeze-dried meal pouches while you filled them with boiling water. It was pretty much a waste to carry anyways. I think some people still make "bag cozys" out of that mylar-ish bubble wrap to hold in heat while the food rehydrates. I've only ever eaten a few of those meals and gave them up for the bags of instant flavored rice or noodles. One of those and a retort-packed bag of chicken makes a heck of a warm meal for only a little more weight (but less money) than a bag of freeze-dried sponges.

Since I keep my Arc AAA-P on a keychain, I can usually toss or tuck half the keychain's load somewhere to put the light where I need it. Or I just hang it from a neck lanyard. I keep a nylon cord fob (braided neck lanyard) on another light and I can just bite down on the fob instead of the metal light body.

I like headlamps, particularly the cheap ones. I use a cheap Energizer one that swivels, so I can just set it on a work surface and angle it how I need to. Or it makes a decent night-light in the tent.

I like the idea of trying out your cooking. I break out a soda can stove every month or two and cook a simple dinner for me and the kids. Partly to try out my latest stove or pot stand or other toy and partly because they think it's neat. I need to break down and try baking over a can stove.

Having lived without power a few times due to different storms, it's amazing how much you can crave just a hot meal. PB&J, cheese crackers, granola bars, etc. get old really quickly.