Originally Posted by
V Eight
I use a cat food can alcy stove. I made my windscreen out of an aluminum baking pan bottom. It is a little heavier than some materials, but I like it, and It takes a pretty good wind to move it much. I had a small diameter pot for a while. I made the screen tall enough to go three quarters up the side with only about an eight inch clearance all around. I found that my boil time was acceptable (did not time it). I kept the screen “high & tight”. Now I have a GSI kettle most of the time. While it is not nearly as narrow, I use the same method with it. I would say, do a little experimenting and you will find something you like.