Mad_Mat wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2013 at 6:31pm:

personally, I don't see the big todo about wood stoves - I've cooked over a twig fire using a dingle stick many a time - the can twig stoves would be more efficient, but by how much ?  a few minutes? another handful of twigs? someone ought to do a comparison that includes just using 2 or 3 rocks in a mini horseshoe vs store bought stove and see if its worth it.  myself, If I'm going to bother starting a fire in a can to cook over, I'd just as soon start a real fire and enjoy it as a campfire after I was done cooking.

Jim and Mat.......Thanks for weighing in on the jetboil. I had looked at them often but I have several good stoves already so I couldn't really justify taking the plunge. It appears they are very efficient.

Mat......I value your opinion when you speak from experience. I so appreciate the attention to detail and the extra time you spend in relating your views. Typically I see clarity of thought.

But your views concerning the wood stove in question is purely conjecture with no basis to anchor your perspectives. I for one will withhold my judgement until I see it in action. However, my suspicions are polar opposite of yours (having seen the unit and handled it). It seems to me it would blow away a pile of rocks and some sticks as far as efficiency and ease is concerned.......but time will tell.

My interest in the unit extends to trips of some duration. I also have a long hike on the back burner (pun intended  ::) ) where this unit could excel if it performs as advertised.