Originally Posted By OregonMouse
Just to point out that the OP, in her second post, says she wants to do real cooking, not just boiling water! That's why I recommended the canister stove, not esbit or alcohol. She needs to be able to simmer!



I have alcohol stoves that simmer.

Anything canister stoves can do, alcohol stoves do with less expense at colder temps. But they are not for everyone. You have to adjust and plan out the cooking process more than you would with canisters.
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