Jim I love that stove. I think Coleman has an adapter for it to use the same canisters most other stoves use now. I have to get that.

If I were with a group I'd carry it if I could leave something else at home, but when it's just me, I don't bring it. If I cook I'll do that over a fire. I have some small pans that work good for that.

I don't do much extreme weather or hard hikes, at least not compared to you and some others here. I go when it's nice out and meander around and take it easy. I stop and look at big cliff faces and it never even occurs to me to try and figure out how to climb it. I bet that never happens to you

So, I can see how Jim's, or anyone's, choice of gear would reflect their style and personality. You choice of stove does say something about that.

I guess mine says I'm lazy, cheap, and boring