I have had one for the better part of a year. They work well for high heat output things like cooking for a group of 8, etc. but it is hard to simmer with. Ideal for single stove for larger group. or for an extended trip where you would have to carry a quart or more of fuel between restock opportunities. Do not bring wood pellets as that defeats the whole idea; this is a stove you carry no fuel for and just grab a handful of twigs for when toy stop for the evening. It weighs about 2 pounds, and takes 3 - 4 minutes to get it fired up enough to cook on (not instant on, but not too long to heat op either). You also have to add fuel every 5 minutes or so, so you do not just put 3 quarts on to boil and walk away, you have to keep feeding it. If just two people for a 2 - 3 day trip then conventional stoves are lighter and more convenient. If you are in a larger group or are going into a remote area for more than a week then this is a pretty good option to consider. The charger does work fairly well, but remember you have to keep feeding small twigs in every 5 minutes to keep the charger charging... It also makes a nice but very small camp fire after cooking is done and it has very little smoke output...