I should mention I actually have the PCS, which is the precursor to this stove. It is about 11 years old now and I still use it on a regular basis backpacking. All I do is boil water for Mountain House meals, oatmeal, and sometimes hot chocolate. I have burnt the bottom of mine by heating up premixed hot coco, and cooking oatmeal(actually my buddy...not me). So, as long as you are only boiling water or water-like substances(like ramen) you will be totally good. Ease of use, reliability, and weight savings over more complicated systems keep me from using and buying anything else for boiling water. Buy it, you won't regret it.
This review was written in the old system and had content requirements that are different than reviews written today.