I have the Engel MT45 Platinum fridge with the insulated cover. The cover definitely keeps the metal shell of the fridge cool to the touch. Without the cover, the metal shell will get very hot from sun exposure. I also like the fact that the cover protects the expensive fridge from...
I suppose stacking cookware works to diffuse the heat, but the ability to precisely control the heat will allow the use of "weight weenie/cheap pots/pans" and simmer extremely well. The gas valve on the Partner was about 3/4 turn from off to full blast, where the Jetboil is about 6-turns from...
I wonder if using a air mattress instead of the supplied mattress would be a better option during the wet months... just a thought. I have yet to camp in a downpour with my Tepui so I can't really provide much more.
I’ve gone from the 22” Partner Steel to the Jetboil Halfgen single burner along with their little satellite burner. Main thing that I didn’t like about the Partner was its inability to simmer. So far, so good.