The problem is simple, and luckily the solution is also.  The Brunton CanStand makes wilderness cooking safer by spreading the footprint of your stove.  It fits beneath most butane fuel canisters, both 4 oz and 8 oz.  The rubber grips on the CanStand's legs help it grip on rough or smooth surfaces to stabilize your stove or lantern.   Then when it's trail time, the CanStand's legs fold flat together making it light and small.