As it turns out the weight does matter - I am just so sore from my endo the other day. I really appreciate all of the helpful comments and while I might be tired of pulled chicken burritos, Power Bars, fruit, eggs, and cereal by the end of the my trip I think I've everything in order. I am just going to go with regular ice as finding dry ice right now is more than challenging with the inferno of a heat wave that is only now ending.

I've not had a chance to really try the stove, but it will be fine I am sure. I know, famous last words I will take my smallest pan and skillet with me and hope for the best.