I chose a medium-sized stove. So far, it has accompanied me on two trips and I am very satisfied. The stove works well as an alternative to a traditional campfire, providing high safety—even featuring an ash tray, and after use, there are almost no traces left. The large size allows you to use bigger pieces of wood, which extends the burn time with a single load. Assembling it is exceptionally quick, much more convenient than with foldable stoves made from thin sheet metal. The only downside is the weight, which really rules it out for longer hikes, but for a family camping trip, it works perfectly.