You can find the MCW review here.
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Here is the kit I have.
While the handle on the pot could use some improvements, the bottom of the pot seems real heavy duty. They say the lid can double as a bowl, but I don't think so. Deep plate, yes, bowl, no.
So for the test, I put 3/4 of a canteen cup of cold water in, and lit a full fuel disk. The disk took about 60-90 seconds to fully engulf. For the first 10 minutes, it did give off a paraffin smell and a black sooty smoke. However, the disk burned for almost 40 minutes before finally going out. The water itself took less than the 10 minutes to come to a basic boil. I used the full disk to get a idea of the full capability, and the fuel disk says can be cut in half. Honestly, half or quarters would probably work just fine depending on how full the pot is.
I kept the liner plate in the bottom, and sat the stove on top of the lid since I was trying this on a wooden surface. The wood itself never got warm, an the lid never got too hot to touch with a bare hand.
All in all, I'm really pleased with this stove. it is slightly larger than a standard Esbit, but it keeps the same basic design. Being solid steel adds weight, but also makes it durable. Bonus being you would have no problem using multiple fuel sources, like sterno or even wood. (the removable liner in the bottom has an indentation to hold a sterno fuel cannister...) Plus, it nests in the pot, and the pot is also a little bigger than your average bear...so to speak..
For a hike or bag where every ounce is an issue and you only have to provide for yourself, I would say stick with an esbit and canteen cup. But, for 2 or 3 people where gear can be divided or a emergency vehicle kit, I can see this being a great addition.
And, some pics of the after I took at home (since my phone died and I couldn't get any of it in action...)
(I love the patina it developed...)
