With a 14-gram Esbit solid fuel tablet (and a smaller camping stove), you can easily boil 3–4 dl of water. Thanks to its small size, I can take it with me anywhere. I confidently recommend it; it won’t disappoint.
Esbit Solid Fuel for travel stoves 12x 14 g
Set of twelve solid fuel cartridges designed for use with Esbit travel stoves. Each cartridge has a weight of 14 g and provides a burn time of approximately 12 minutes.
Main features
- Solid fuel designed for stoves
- Each cartridge weighs 14 g
- Burn time is approximately 12 minutes
- The set includes 12 inserts
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Esbit is a German brand with more than 75 years of experience, whose history begins with Erich Schumm's invention of solid fuel in 1936. Lightweight, folding stoves and efficient fuel tablets quickly gained recognition among mountaineers and soldiers, including during World War II. The current range includes, among others, modern thermoses, mugs, and bottles made of durable stainless steel and equipped with vacuum insulation technology. Solutions such as Vacuum thermoses and Food Jug containers allow drinks and meals to maintain their temperature for a long time, even in difficult conditions. Esbit products are BPA-free, easy to keep clean, and designed for intensive everyday use. The brand is one of the pioneers in compact solutions - one of its breakthrough designs was a pocket cooking set, created for solo trips and maximum mobility.
| EAN | 4021684010129 |
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| Manufacturer code | 101200 |
| Brand | Esbit |
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Reviews with photos
Review summary
Esbit solid fuel receives very positive feedback for its effectiveness, ease of use, and clean, odorless flame. Individually packed cubes make storage and dosage convenient while on the go. One cube usually boils 250–500 ml of water, while two cubes are recommended under harsh conditions. The fuel works reliably in warm weather, but more cubes may be needed in cold or damp environments. Users appreciate its versatility, lightweight design, and suitability for heating drinks, preparing meals, or lighting fires. Product quality and reliability rank it among the best fuels for camping stoves, though some consider the price a bit high.
Number of reviews: 37
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Exceptionally practical and efficient fuel. Perfect for heating a cup of water, ideal for a quick meal or drink for two people. I highly recommend this product.
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One cube burned for about 13 minutes and boiled 300 ml of water in about 9 minutes (the water was about 18°C, dry and sunny weather). It does not give off an unpleasant smell and burns intensely. It is handy, light, and compact. Perfect for a quick coffee outdoors. I recommend it.
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Easy to use and efficient solid fuel designed for portable camping stoves. The cubes ignite quickly and provide a stable, even flame, allowing you to efficiently heat food or drinks outdoors. The package contains 12 pieces of 14g each, is convenient, and easily fits in a backpack. Thanks to their small size and reliability, the fuel is perfect for camping and emergency use. In my opinion, the product fully meets the requirements of its category and I definitely recommend it.
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Good solid fuel, lights up quickly and gives a clean flame. One cube is enough to boil a small cup of water, for a larger amount you need more cubes, I recommend it.
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I like the solution with solid fuel very much – it's simpler and cleaner than liquid fuels. The price is acceptable, especially if you use it rarely. Combined with a stove from the same brand, the fuel works flawlessly. One cube boils half a liter of water in 7 minutes, usage is trouble-free.
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The fuel is packaged similarly to pharmacy tablets – you can easily split it into smaller pieces and take singles out into the field. With 12 pieces, you can boil about 12 liters of water.
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This is the best of the fuels I’ve bought here, fits perfectly with the stand in my Esbit stove. The only downside is the price, so sometimes I choose cheaper alternatives.
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In my opinion, Esbit is the best solid stove fuel on the market, I have nothing more to add. They could just lower the price a bit. It's great that different weights are available.
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Great fuel from Esbit, each cube is individually wrapped and importantly, there’s no unpleasant smell like with some other fuels. Burn time is about 12 minutes as stated by the manufacturer, which is enough to boil about 300 ml of water or heat food. I can wholeheartedly recommend this product.
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Very practical fuel. It actually burns for 12 minutes as the manufacturer claims. In favorable conditions, it's enough to boil 300–400 ml of water, but in cold and humid weather you need two cubes. I even used 10-year-old fuel and it worked like new. I recommend both this product and the Military store.
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It's good, but a lot depends on the weather. On warm nights one cube is enough, but in winter or wind you need more. It's worth adding found materials to the fire, which helps you survive in tougher conditions.
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The biggest advantage is that the fuel doesn't have an unpleasant smell, which is not always the case with other fire starters. The cubes are packed separately, you use as many as you need. I honestly recommend them, they're unbeatable.
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The fuel works well during dry days, but when humidity is high, it is difficult to light. It is ideal for boiling water for tea, instant noodles, or your favorite meals.
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I didn't pay attention to the time, but using the linked stove it takes one cube plus two more to boil 400 ml of water. While heating 400 ml and pouring some out for a hot drink and leaving the rest for tea, I used two 14 g cubes. I'm starting to wonder if a biofuel stove would be more efficient for a week-long trip if I heat water twice a day.
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