Today while on my hike a stopped to heat a cup of coffee. You can see me get this stove out in this video. The BRS stove is a nice little option for light weight cups or very small pots. If you are using this for something larger than 3 cups you will be in danger of the stove melting down. I did this while cooking mac and cheese for the whole family, all 8 of us! I bent the legs straight and have been using it since for my solo hikes. Fast and efficient and in such a small package, get one. They are not expensive. Be careful when you turn it off, the little tab may be hot.