It is a very good stove IF you use Primus or Jetboil gas. This thing just wont put out ANY heat with a cheaper gas unlike a MSR pocket rocket etc. The flash comes with great attachments, so you can put a pan on the stove, rather than being stuck with the mug. You can even get a coffee press to fit the cup! This really is a compact system too, everything fits inside the mug, providing you use a smaller cartridge, this stops you from misplacing parts in your pack when in a rush to make a hot drink on a cold day. It is a great all around system, but i advise you look into an MSR pocket rocket and a wind shield for one.