If you're looking for an ultra lightweight, super hot stove, this is for you. I mostly camp at or above timberline for extended periods of time & this stove will boil 16 0z. of water in 6 minutes @ that elevation. The folding pot supports are stable enough to accommodate an 8 in. diameter pot or pan. (Just remember to factor in water weight which is 2 lbs. per 1 quart/liter). Total weight with the little velvet stuff sack is 2.2 oz. Another high quality Snow Peak product.

So far, I've only used this for a few days of camping, but I've been very impressed. The stove is very stable; the supports extend 2-3mm beyond the edges of the Pinnacle Solist (1.1L) pot that I've been using, and they also fit within the fins of the EtaPower 2.1L, so it works with it, too, for cooking for larger groups.

On the smaller pot, it is dangerous to turn the stove up all the way -- flames go way up the outside of the pot and are very hot -- but water boils very quickly at about 1/2 output. Long valve control makes it easy and safe to go from full blast to controlled simmer. Supports cool very quickly and stove can be put away only a few minutes after use.

As far as fuel use, my experience has been in 60-75 degree weather, and I've used 2.8 oz of fuel across six meals (four requiring 6-8 minutes of simmering) and boiling water for a couple of cups of coffee.

The only gripe I had when I got the stove was that it was stiff and hard to fold/unfold. That went away after the first use -- I guess something about the heat loosened up all the joints, and it now is a breeze to open and to pack. It fits easily with a 220g canister in my GIS Pinnacle Soloist cookset.

I just picked up the stove and did a quick, at-home boil to test some of the claims. 2.5 cups (20oz) of water (for a Mountain Home meal) rolling boiled at 2:05. The stove used ~15g of fuel, although I wasted a bit initially figuring out the flow control for a few seconds. There was a light wind, water was cold, temp was in the upper 80s.

The stove construction feels very solid despite the feather weight, and the arms extend with ease. The arms were also long and flat enough to give an impression of good stability.

I compared the LiteMax to the Coleman F1 and MSR PocketRocket, and feel it is clearly superior in construction to the F1 and stability to the PR. Being lighter (1.9oz!) is countered by the slight ($15) increase in price, but I feel it is offset by excellent design and construction.

Ok, enough fanboi hype from me! If nothing else, LiteMax is definitely worth adding to your list to consider.

I got this stove right when it came out directly from Snow Peak and I am completely in love with it. I also own the MSR Pocket Rocket and this stove blows it out of the water. It smaller, lighter, and puts out more heat than the PR. I have only been able to use it once on a three day backpacking trip in Arkansas and it performed flawlessly. Excellent simmer capability, relatively stable platform, and solid construction makes this a must buy. I don't know how it behaves in windy or cold conditions, but canister stoves in general don't work amazing. I can't speak to the fuel efficiency of this stove, but it still seems like I have a fair amount of fuel left after cooking for 3 other people in Arkansas. I would recommend this to anybody who is looking for an ultra-light stove.

This stove is awesome! You would be hard pressed to find something lighter. easy to use just remember to close the valve when you screw on gas...

Its all I have wanted in a stove. Its light and compact. I have used with with and MSR fuel container as well. Starts very easily. Last trip I used my firesteel only. I don't see much of a down side!

I have used this at home as well on the trail. Great stove couldn't be more happy. Good in light wind. Boils water fast! Packs small. Packs nicely even after you have used it. Does not become stiff.