Trangias have a screw on cap that allows you to save unburned fuel after you've snuffed out the stove. Packed up in the vinyl bag, it's compact and rattles a bit. I made several tests before I felt I got things right. The burner, stand and pot holder pack up inside the cookset and make a neat package. Economy air shipping (which took 2 1/2 weeks to reach me in San Francisco) was an equally reasonable $5. If you would like to see the epitome of the soda can stove elevated to become a work of art, search ebay for alcohol stoves sold by the seller hiknakd. Interestly, it is designed to burn isopropyl ("rubbing") alcohol. I still love hiking with my alcohol stove. I used my . It was being sold for $4. Just make sure the stove is cool before screwing it back on.