To my "newbie" mind, it seems to me these days one would seek a stove that is 1) of course, light; 2) still can be used when fire restrictions are in place; and 3) easy to get fuel at re-supply points as needed.

I am looking at the MSR Whisperlite Universal which can be run on white gas or isobutane-propane. I guess the more obvious downside to this stove is the price and possibly the weight. Anyone have thoughts on this stove? And what would be a better alternative? Is the Whisperlite durable and easy to clean?