I debated on Emberlit or other ultra-light twig burners for longer trips where the weight of carrying fuel is significant. For short trips my alcohol stove makes more sense.

I got the Whitebox alcohol stove for cheap and its made of recycled cans and no parts to fail and little to go wrong. A light kettle for boiling water is all I need for freezer bag cooking.





Runs on denatured alcohol, or yellow Heet often sold at gas stations and auto stores/department stores.
I use SLX denatured alcohol, clean burning, no fumes, no soot on the bottom of your pot. I could go a little lighter than the kettle, but for just a couple ounces the kettle is very convenient for boiling water, and the wide base actually saves fuel weight since it's more efficient heat transfer (less fuel). I only additionally carry ultralight backpacking mug for coffee, and spork. Potstand not needed. Included in weight pic is windscreen and underneath heat shield if needed.