John A. from United States, UT Public Profile

When you take into account weight of your stove, fuel and cookware, Jetboil Flash is lighter and more compact than many other options. That said, it is only good for boiling. If boiling is your jam-- get it done in 90 seconds or less with no priming and very little setup. It comes with a small plastic cup (8oz) for coffee or small portion of food or you can simply pour into a freeze dried package. I put this through the ringer in a very sandy desert. It required occasionally blowing out dust and silt from the burner and piezo before ignition. Other than that, it works like a charm and makes cooking fast and simple. Beware that high winds, freezing temperatures and altitude will affect the quality of your boil time and fuel usage. It is my go-to for moderate conditions. I use it for 1-2 people (could possibly get by with 3).

This synthetic shirt can stretch a little and is softer than others. It is stain resistant and wicks well. It will be a great summer shirt as it is thin yet durable. I have a 43" chest and found that it is a touch tight across the chest despite being sized to 44". It does stretch some, so is good for casual wear, but I won't wear this climbing or other activities that require upper body stretch.