I researched stick stoves before I decided on the Kelly Kettle Scout in stainless steel. After experiencing several failures with my white gas stoves, I decided to go native and give a stick stove a chance. I'm very happy after one trip with the stove. It boils water very quickly and that's all I use it for. (I opted not to buy the accessory that allows a pot on top of the chimney). Using the North County's rocket fuel, birch bark, I had no problems lighting the stove. The chimney effect draws in enough oxygen for a blazing fire in seconds. Only downside: it is bulky, even in the smaller 'Scout' size.
