For the weight I would use either cannister stoves or alcohol. I started with a whisperlite, but the thing was heavy. The cannister stoves seemed to heat super fast too.
Nokia
Cannisters - Appalachian Trail
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#2
Nokia:I had TWO Whisperlites,both caught on fire not long after I bought them.Do yourself a favor,get rid of them.I use a cannister stove [Snow Peak] when I’am kayaking,other wise,while hiking,I use a Pepsi stove.
old&in the way
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#4
Whisperlite is the best stove I have ever used, if there is a weight differnce between that and a Snow Peak, your talking about what? an oz. or so? and if they catch on fire, well hell boy, they is suppose to!!other wise your food will stay cold!!:lol
Old Jim