Well the aesthetic is the point of the discussion, no? And, now that we're talking about personal experience, I've spent weeks cooking with just canister stove

Well the aesthetic is the point of the discussion, no? And, now that we're talking about personal experience, I've spent weeks cooking with just canister stove and a 1 liter pot, and yes, I've cooked many meals over a camp fire as well, and I stand by my preference.