it's small, lightweight and nestable - three things I liked right away. It seems pretty durable too but I haven't had it long enough to know for sure. It's a good base for a brew kit, along with a bottle of water and my trusty camp mug, everything I need for a brew up for a couple of people can fit inside. It boils pretty quickly too.

Princess Auto (sort of a non-military surplus store that sometimes carries military surplus too.) Is carrying a knock-off (Fire Maple brand, I believe,) for $15. Have to admit that i'm tempted.

I wonder if you can cook with it....