This stove has potential, but is flawed in several respects. First, you *will* need to use a windscreen to achieve a boil. Second, the stand fails to provide adequate height for flames to achieve max heat of the small 16 oz. pot. Third, the Esbit tab holder is riveted to the bottom of the stand, ensuring a real mess and difficulty in cleaning. My first problem solution was to fashion a windscreen
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.