I personally have never run into any problems regarding weather, cannister availability. (I mean there are walmarts EVERYWHERE) or any other maintenence issuse with my Jetboil. I can't vouch for the rest, but I have never seen anyone have a problem with one no matter the brand. I think it's all about what fits you best. All I know is that when I tested My jetboil out against the alcohol stoves and liquidgas stoves my water boiled in less than 40 seconds in the jetboil where it took 1 minute 15 for the alcohol and more for the Liquid Gas. That alone was enough for me to say I can eat in less time. winner in my book.