Easy to light with a match, or 'jet-flame' type lighters, I use a spark-stick mostly though. I admit it is easier when the meths is warmish on a sunny day, or keep the sealed burner in a pocket or sleeping bag over night in winter. I like the stability and find them pretty fuel efficient compared to other stoves I've used over 30 years or so. The boil time is a turn off for some but I don't mind the wait and am usually happy to slow-down when camping, and I like the quiet burn. They are not particually light, but many bushcrafters I know are not lightweight backpackers. I would't choose to take my Trangia out on a day-walk (I'd take a Honey Stove or light weight gas stove) but like the Trangia for longer trips of 1 or 2 weeks. Horses-for-courses say I. Trangias do seem to polarise opinion though . . .