Originally Posted by bikemig

Trangia stoves are rock solid (not likely to spill fuel) and are easy enough to shut off. They also have a fine built in wind shield.

But yes I've read as well that they are prohibited in parks out west during fire season. Is the prohibition only for non-designated campgrounds or is it broader?

That certainly is a good reason to go with a different type of stove. I really like the Trangia and use it a lot. When I did a cross country though I used the MSR whisperlite.