The stove I built several years ago is similar in appearance to the cylinder stove but has many features taken from the Four Dog stove the best being the baffle which makes a huge difference. I sized it to mirror my rolled 14x16 tent so that they can straddle a horse and balance. The baffle does make a defined hot spot to cook on and zero sparks exit the pipe. If I had to buy new I'd definitely go with one of the Four Dog models.