We consider ourselves lightweight backpackers. We just went on a three day, two night backpacking trip and used our new Brunton Kettle as our primary water boiling pot. It was hands down the fastest pot to boil water in that we have used. It did not disappoint. It boiled a full pot of water (about 4 cups) at lightning speed. We were even able to cook a noodles and sauce mix right in the pot. Highly recommend this kettle to any backpacker, camper, canoer, who is looking for a light, compact pot to boil water in (superfast).