I’ve only used the Kovea Scout on one trip so far, but I’m really happy with it. I bought it specifically to safely hold a larger pot (my Sea to Summit 2.2L collapsible pot), and it felt perfectly stable thanks to the sturdy construction and four support arms. Compared with my lightweight three-arm backpacking stove, I’ve traded some weight and compactness for much better stability — a trade-off I’m happy to make when boiling larger volumes of water or cooking for 2+ people.
It comes in a rigid cube storage box, which I initially thought I’d ditch, but I ended up keeping it and using the extra space for a lighter, scrub cloth and small bottle of Wilderness Wash. I actually like knowing the stove is protected and safely packed away.
Great service from Dwight’s too — I ordered online on Sunday afternoon and it was delivered to my Auckland address within 48 hours.
Overall, very happy with it so far and looking forward to putting it through its paces on the Abel Tasman. I’d recommend it if you want a sturdy stove for larger pots and pans and aren’t trying to go ultralight.