A case or 2 of HeaterMeals http://www.heatermeals.com/ can make the diffrence, they are kinda like microwave meals but it has a heater with it that is activated with water a packet is even provided. They arnt gourmet meals but warm food is warm food. Mre's with heater arnt cheap either but once again hot food can be a godsend if you cant microwave something and the stove is dead. I've got one of these http://www.acemart.com/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=IWAZA-3 runs off of little 2.00 butane canisters that you can find at resturant supply places along with the stove.