i agree with Matt.....the jet boil is indeed super effecient and the contained directed flame is what caught my interest.

It seems it can be a slick set up if used for specific purposes. Preparing oats is not high on its list of utilitarian functions IMO but am getting by quite nicely with the larger pot. I am also less than thouroughly impressed with the coffee press.>>> Fussy, fussy.......a little to fussy!(probably an absolutely wonderful article of gear for a backpacker)

still awaiting the arrival of the kovea.......Jumpin Jim better be right (or was that "hikin Jim"?)......crap, can't remember, probably need to bookmark that site.