I second the choice of MSR dragonfly for a great backpacking stove for the same reasons as KenK. If you keep your eye on ebay, they can sometimes be found at a much more reasonable price than retail. I purchased mine because of the light weight and multi-fuel versatility. I have only used coleman fuel in it, but knowing that I can burn almost any other fuel gives a lot of peace of mind.
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The Seeker