I don't think it's insanity. Nearly always in my daybag is my usual backpacking cook rig of a penny stove, with stand, windscreen, and 2oz fuel inside an AGG 3 cup pot with cozy. It weighs almost nothing, relatively speaking, and the ability to make a little bit of tea or coffee goes a long way towards my comfort, sanity, and well being in a bad situation. It also makes a nice situation that much more pleasant - I often "brew up" if I'm stopping somewhere for a bit.