For me this chart is accurate and reflects why I switched to the SuperCat stove.

Fuel is easy to get, fairly inexpensive, the setup is dependable, and nothing I'm aware of is lighter for the way I backpack.

I can pretty much get a new stove and fuel at most any convenience store right here in the Ozarks. That's a hard one to beat.

But like any gear, it depends on your style. Mine has evolved a lot since I became a member here. I had to ease into lighter food.