Pic is all I take. Stove is this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverage-can_stoveA little under one fluid oz. of alcohol is more than enough to bring that pot full of water up to a boil. I use a stainless-steel foil windscreen. You can get them as a spare part from MSR. The only disadvantage with the alcohol stove is it doesn't work well in cold weather. Also, alcohol doesn't have as much energy per volume as white gasoline, so I might take an MSR white gas stove on longer or colder trips.
Titanium is not only light, it cleans easier than stainless steel. I carry a titanium pot to boil water, a titanium Sierra Cup and titanium spoon. The plastic insulated mug is for tea or whatever. I carry a measuring cup for precise water additions to those freeze-dried meals from outdoors-type stores. I try to avoid any foods that require soap to clean up. I try to be vegetarian when I backpack. Less greasy, doesn't attract bears so much.
I try to take exclusively freeze-dried food, always travel where there is water. You don't always need to go to the backpacking store for expensive freeze-dried food. I use instant oatmeal for breakfast. There are these thing called "Fruit Crunchies" or "Vegetable Crunchies" that I have found in some grocery stores. You can eat them as-is, but they are freeze dried fruits and vegetables that can be re-hydrated. Ramen noodles are good, just add some dried vegetables or seaweed. Look for instant quinoa flakes. Quinoa is a complete protein and the flakes cook rather quickly. Don't forget a little salt.
I've been backpacking for years so I have had lots of opportunity to experiment.
