I have a old Peak 1 multi-fuel. Other than a new fuel cap gasket, it's been bulletproof.
I wish they still made them.
I'll keep in mind you know a repair guy, if I ever need one.


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But in the interest of full disclosure, my wife is a fanatical planner/analyst, so she'll have the trip fully planned....

But being a smart wife, ;) she'll "let" you have your fantasy and only step in if your in danger of crashing and burning.

My sister and bro-in-law went to Ireland/Scotland. Sister is a anal retentive planner/scheduler. Bro-in-law is a deal with it on the fly.
This was back before Smart Phones and laptops etc that people take now.
2nd day in Ireland, my sister loses her little itinerary packet and goes into full blown disaster/trip is ruined mode. :'(

Bro-in-law takes charge and they get where they needed to be with some great experiences along the way and memories to last a lifetime.

Even my sis said it was the best trip they ever took, but old habits are hard to leave behind and she' still anal retentive about things like that. ::)

Unless it's life or death/ can't miss connections, to much planning/detail locks you into the very stress your looking to escape IMHO.