Not sure that this is hammock-specific or not. I like my über-light cat-can stove. Probably the simpliest, most efficient alcohol-based stove I've used. When I'm shaving ounces, I like to use alcohol stoves. Some alky stoves burn longer and are better for some types of meals, so if I'm trying to be gourmet, I may bring along a different stove. A few weeks ago, I brought along an MSR Whisperlite because it was a good option for baking pizza.
You can make your own alky stoves for pennies using recycled cans, etc. Check out ZenStoves on the internet.
A lot of my meals are DIY boil-in-a-bag meals. I like eating foods I can wrap up in a tortilla shell, which is just about anything. Occasionally, I like to cook and bake, but it takes a little more time and weight, so only for special occasions.
One of these days I'll feel like splurging on a light source, but for now, I too am using a $12 Energizer headlamp with ooh-aah five light modes and a red LED. I don't feel so bad with my kids playing with it and it works fine.
Opie has some great ridgelines, but I think someone else has taken over his operation. I'm sure they are still available. I like the continuous ridgelines, but also favor the end lines too.
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