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I agree, a "goal" whatever that my be is always worthwhile. I think anyone embarking on their first solo after tripping with others will find out rather quickly how fast time flies and how tired you can get when your carrying the whole load.
I think being 'Lonely" is something you'll find out the first few nights alone. Good to have a bailout plan just incase you really can't stand those little voices in your head.

Ouch Marten! Black fly bite?

On the stick stoves in general, they seem more applicable to LNT hiking where there may or may not be rocks and standing fireplaces but hey, whatever turns your crank.

On the goal sidebar. Goals and expectations are good for group trips so everyone gets about what they expect but for a solo? A solo vacation? Tomorrow is another day to burn daylight. Enjoy what's offered and make the best of it.

Goals, benchmarks and their ilk are left at home on my trips. Timing is everything. I have only myself to please and very few days to do it in.

sir -  it might be interesting to take a peak at a white box stove.....it is an all too light alcohol stove and i've carried one for several years to heat the water for my dehydrated meals that (like you) i tuck into a cosy.....well..just a thought.

cheers

the fact that this one packs flat is really nice. i'm gonna look to converting the littlbug into a front feed.