Over a year later I got my new set up!!!
I went with the BRS3000 ti stove (25g) and the evernew 760 FD pot with a DIY lid. Total cost was about $60 shipped to my door in 2 days!
Posted about the pot here: https://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthr...g-760-FD-2-5oz!!!
here is the link to the stove:https://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthr...st-impressions
Thank you all for your input and guidance. I appreciate all the combined experience that is found on whiteblaze!