Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have been a long time proponent of the Emberlit series of stoves, and I am a recent convert to ultralight backpacking. Also, I have wanted a larger version of the original Emberlit stove for a LONG time. Well, the kampMATE is exactly that. According to the manufacturer, the kampMATE is 30% larger than the standard Emberlit. Without measuring, I have no reason to dispute that. The inner volume is definately larger, and the plates are noticeably thicker. Some simple math shows that the inner volume is 220% larger, so expect to use twice as much fuel. For thise who wish to actually cook with this stove, any flame that reaches past 1/2" of the bottom of your cook pot is wasted energy, and you will probably end up half scorched and half raw. So practice maintaining the proper flame level. As for backpacking, this stove is too heavy and too large for less than 2 people. At 1.1#, I can carry a 250g canister and stove, which will offer far more ease of use and safety. My titanium Emberlit come way below tgat weight and is plenty big enough to cook for 2 (well, for most of my camp cooking). My Emberlit Fireant is sufficient for solo camping, and especially as a back-up stove. For 3 or more, where weight camp be better distributed, the kampMATE works well. Where the kampMATE really shines as a backpacking campfire box. It allows you to keep and maintain a small protected campfire, warm enough for 2 to 4 people, with a surprisingly small amount of small stick wood. My Emberlit is just large enough for 2 people, barely. The kampMATE is plenty big enough, and emotionally, is much more satisfying. You don't have to de-nude your camping spot of natural deadfall wood, just for a few nights of camping. For those of you that wonder just how strong the kampMATE is, I have included a picture of my kampMATE with a Lodge 7 quart dutch oven on top, filled with 6 quarts if water, after 30 minutes. I don't think strength is a worry. Pot + Water = 31.5 pounds. I am not affiliated with kampMATE. I am not acquainted with anyone affiliated with kampMATE. I purchased my stove with my own money. I am certain that no one affiliated with kampMATE knew that I was going to purchase this stove or would write a review of this stove. I highly recommend this stove, for camping, for disaster preparedness, for offgrid daily living, and for general purpose fun and recreation.