Watched a team collapse from ignoring small slumps.

That's a solid point about timing your gear at home first. You really have to test everything under real conditions, not just on your kitchen counter. Wind, cold air, and uneven ground can totally change how stuff works. I learned the hard way with a water filter that was supposed to be fast. Got to the site and it was a slow drip that took forever. Makes you lose trust in your whole setup and puts a cloud over the trip. What other gear has let you down like that?

Speed is nice (who doesn't love saving time?), but flavor suffers in a pressure cooker. Low and slow cooking brings out richer tastes and a better texture. If you have the time, traditional roasting is the way to go.