Cooking Stove

 I am pretty sure I am going to get a MSR pocket rocket, whether i get it at an REI in GA or order it online because the wonderful state of Florida doesn't have REIs, I am getting it. It is so cool and light weight and I read some great reviews on how this little guy is on fuel. Here is what somebody on REIs site had to say. (and they were not alone)

Comments about MSR Pocket Rocket Backpacking Stove:

we used this stove on a 4-day backpacking trip in the high country at sequoia national park and loved it! we were impressed with the light weight, compact size, ease of lighting (didn't fail even in below freezing temps) and the minimal use of fuel. we only used one 8 oz fuel container for 3 of us, 3 hot meal per day and coffee in the mornings...still had a tad of fuel left over at the end of the trip! i feel the price is exceptional for the product. i have already recommended it to several friends.

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I think as far as pots go we should be able to get by with conventional stove if not, I found this great site that talks about making your own camping gear ha. But they also said you could by a cheap grease catcher that holds 5.5 cups or something like that. We can test that out though with a mock packing. Here is that site for making stuff if anybody wants something to do ha http://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html.