phat, aimless
Since my compressed gas stove weighs 7 ounces, I can carry the torch instead as opposed to "also" and not add any weight to my pack. I'm sure it does not require a windscreen, and for lightning camp fires here in Oregon it would be great DUAL USE. The small camp stove fuel bottles weigh a LOT less than a pure propane bottle. I hadn't thought of it for welding etc, triple use?

I'll also add that when I go solo I don't carry a lot of stuff, but each and every item is as bomb proof reliable as I can get regardless of its weight.

As far as the family thing goes - I don't have any family except my wife who believes that I'm just as safe going solo climbing/ski camping is as safe as driving to the grocery store. I don't have any kids forcing me to follow any set of rules that I imposed on them.

Jim