The thought of coffee rustled me from my sleeping bag, as it does most mornings. I could hear the wind howling against my truck. Bleary-eyed, I peeked out the window and saw our camp chairs blown over ...

There are two main types of backpacking stove systems vying for top spot in the eyes of wild campers and multi-day hikers: canister-top stoves and personal stove systems. But which is best for you?