I have a few set ups, including the MSR stove, which I like but would rather not have to rely on any kind canned fuel. I bought a Swedish mess kit.. which is kind of heavy and bulky. My g/f knew I was looking in to another set up, so she ended up buying me this

http://www.littlbug.com/ (the small one)

When I saw the price, I told her I'd probably send it back because there's no way some sheet metal is worth that price. I still beleive that, but when I set it up and saw how light and compactly it stored away...I ended up keeping it. I'm sure one could be made for much less, but I'm not much of a fabricator.

I've yet to use it out in the woods, but did give it a test run in the garage using both wood, as well as a trangia stove from my Swedish mess kit and it worked just awesome.

The kettle and mess kit I got on clearance at REI for under 20 bucks. I had some dividend money from being a member, so essentially it was free. It's light and works well.


I'll be doing some kayak camping hopefully in the next month or so and will put it to use.