The stove/chimney I used this summer is all steel and weighs 26 ounces. The weight could be reduced using aluminum and titanium parts. I do not have to worry about how much fuel to carry.
I did some berry picking and filled and sealed the jars on site with a steam canner I made for one jar on my woodstove. When its raining is time to pick over the berrys and cook them inside.
I burn very little wood on a gassifier type stove.I leave no fire scars on the forest floor.

If woodstoves are permitted in a campground or not should not be the issue here just the merits of the function of the stove.

The woodstove phat uses is not good for cooking so he only uses it in winter when he needs the heat.