Originally Posted By Howie
I own a Vargo but have only used it once. It didn’t seem to hold enough alcohol to bring a cup of water to a boil (maybe I needed a windscreen?)


Yes, you need a windscreen, always. It keeps the heat focused on the bottom of the pot so it doesn't disperse. Alcohol stoves work with windscreens - they aren't as hot as canister stoves, which will work fine without a windscreen unless it's windy.
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