Anyone have any tricks of the trade for boosting the performance of canister stoves? I currently use an old and simple honey bird stove with remote canister fuel line. I have a windscreen homemade from an oven tray and aluminum pot. I dislike the spill potential of the Pocket Rocket for melting large amounts of snow and that the canister has to contact snow beneath.
Various habits I've picked up over time:
-Buffer canister from snow with a glove or boot.
-Dig small hole for stove/pot to nest in while cooking.
-Insulate the canister with a beanie stuffed in plastic boot shell when it's cold
-I've defaced the outside bottom and sides of the pot with an even layer of char over a wood fire. Haven't looked into the science proving if this accomplishes anything or not, but I figured it is the same principle behind the necessity of sweeping a chimney after too much creosote accumulation.
Any other tips are much appreciated.