This thing any good?
http://fiww.vargooutdoors.com/Hexagon-Backpacking-Wood-Stove
in titanium, of course.
I like cooking over wood, but it's bit of a hassle for 1 person on the AT. Now that I'm hiking with my girlfriend wood makes some sense; I'm a bit quicker so I can get to camp and get the fire rolling while she catches up.
Small fires work fine, but when it's soaking wet (which is often on the AT) it's hard to boil water quickly.