Originally Posted by dwmckee

I have to agree with you that the Biolite is on the heavier side when you compare stove to stove, but when you add in a quart of fuel for a conventional stove, the weight difference is gone. Also, the Biolite has huge output suitable for cooking for a large group. If you are solo or just 2 people, and do not cook a ton then conventional options are better. We generally travel on a group or 8 riders and this stove meets the needs of the whole group, so again when you look at the weight to provide cooking for 8 it is a huge advantage for us. Also, if you are extensively in areas where fuel is scarce, the Biolite is a huge plus...