Surely the ability to boil is dependent on the fuel, not the stove as such? I am reluctant to open the fuel pack as it is sealed, but I did buy a packet of different fuel tablets, which are not sealed. Perhaps I will pack both types.

The larger folding stove is in the car, and I did manage to heat up a tin of tuna with curry sauce in about 4 minutes with half a tablet.

Anyway, the reason I bought the small stove was it was sooo cute. Functionality was far from my mind at the time, but in the harsh light of reality its capabilities must now be evaluated.

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