Not to get back to your posted question too quickly, but have you made a decision on a tent and stove combo? I asked Ed if he was willing to make a stove for others, he said "yes" depending on his time. He told me he designed and built the Kifaru stoves for 7 years. I've also seen his cylinder stove design on this forum. The man has talent and skills. Between him and Ti-Goat, I'm real happy with my proposed stove setup--haven't laid hands on any of it, yet.
If you like a hot meal while away from the tent, check out
https://www.end2endtrailsupply.com/Stoves.html. He makes a fascinating alcohol stove for $10. I've read lots of posts on how to make a pop-can alcohol stove, but his is the smallest and for $10, you can't beat the price. I'll be heating some water on one of those this fall.
