Originally Posted by icemanboston
I like the Jetboil becasue it is everything in one package. People say it weighs more but not when you add in their pot, bowl, etc.
Alcohol stoves are lighter but not as quick and easy. It is just preference. If you like it use it. If you are not cooking of a group you may not want to bother with the group cooking system. Weight and space. Ounces become pounds. If you could make coffee in 3 minutes without even a match or 8 minutes messing with fuel which would you choose. Yeah, you are walking so who is in a hurry, but you also do not go around saying where can I waste some time in camp today. Weight will make camping easier and hiking harder. Find the middle ground.