Very sound advice from both TomD and Kutenay. Just two points I would like to make. Regarding sleeping bag: In Europe there is a testing standard called EN13537. Only a few US suppliers comply to this. By using and comparing bags that have equal comfort temp you are better off with EN13537 than the old comfort temp. I've seen bags rated to -14C in the old standard. When tested in EN13537 the same bag was given a comfort temp as -1C <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Quite a difference don't you think?

Regarding burner: The stove must be a solid fuel thing of some sort. I have the Omnifuel, but that was because it was on sale and I liked it. Dont forget to buy a rep-set for the stove, with ekstra parts for the pump and some essential gaskets. THEN you can be sure its working.