Originally Posted by
kaos joe
The stand fits both MSR and SnowPeak canisters. I've only used those 2 brands.
Hmmm, I was pretty sure I had read that it didn't fit the MSR ones. Maybe, the review was incorrect and it isn't a concern or maybe I am remembering the brand wrong.
The crucial thing about the Optimus windscreen is that it is above the canister and does not promote heating of the fuel. I'm a cheap bast*** and tried to figure a way to bodge that kind of windscreen but the Optimus is an "elegant" solution.
Yeah, probably safer that way, but I have used a full screen for years with no issues. I do punch a series of 1/2" or so holes around the bottom of the sheet of foil and take care not to set it up so as to take some care to not overheat the canister. I suppose I could cut big windows in the foil if I was that worried, but I have never found that with reasonable care the canisters got hot.