Purchased the stove and promptly used it on a few long weekends of camping and had no issues. The propane canisters are easy enough to find (and recycle) and are relatively inexpensive. The wind guards worked as intended and the stove was easy to use and cook with. It's heavy, but I knew that going in and bought it for car camping, not backpacking trips. Warm and delicious food makes camping more enjoyable for all involved!