One word: Trangia.

I have two, and I wouldn't part with them for all the tea in China (or, is that Sri Lanka? Whatever.) Built like tanks, blindingly siimple, and earth-friendly fuel. Yes, you will have to wait a few more minutes to get your boil on. But ask yourself - aren't you out camping to get AWY from all of the rush, rush of daily life?? And Trangias are quiet, too. (If you want to see my setup, go here .)


Quick story: Last year I was camping with my son's Scout Pack. One of the dads (a lawyer, of course...) whips out his brand new JetBoil. He spends five minutes or so waxing on to the other parents at the campfire about how amazing and fast it is. He then spends another five minutes trying to get it to work. In that time, I had set up my low-tech Trangia and stove mount, and had (quietly) boiled water for my coffee, (I also got his Jetboil to work after I had made my morning cup of Joe. ) I'll let you draw your own conclusions.

Hope this helps,

.....CLIFF
(like, who else?)