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Went to campmor store in paramus nj. yesterday to pick up tree huggers for my hammock, picked yp a esbit stove while there, i have a pepsi can alky stove, how does the esbit compare. pros and cons tips. etc:-?
Jack Tarlin
03-24-2007, 17:56
It's as efficient as an alcohol stove, pretty light, and easy to use.
On the downside, Esbit fuel can be difficult to find as not everyone carries it, which means you'll either have to mail yourself fuel tabs or carry a lot with you as you go; the fuel also gets expensive over 175 days.
Thanks Jack, what about the fumes, are they toxic, or can you use it a confined space?:-?
Jack Tarlin
03-24-2007, 18:08
Well I wouldn't use it in a tent, but 99% of the time you'll be cooking outside.
I mean, when does anyone use ANY camp stove indoors?
But to answer your question, if used outside, there's nothing to worry about.
Thanks again, have a good trip and a great hike:sun
Don't forget the smell. I can't stand the smell of those things, makes my whole pack reek, and I keep it double baggied.
Came across this link the other day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eccvYdjAWzw
Chaco Taco
07-12-2007, 20:12
So Im looking at an Esbit. I see that the smell was a factor and the tabs availability. I had thought there was no smell. Is theer certain tabs you can get that dont smell? Also, what is something that you could carry it in that would block the smell besides the baggies?
Skidsteer
07-12-2007, 20:17
So Im looking at an Esbit. I see that the smell was a factor and the tabs availability. I had thought there was no smell. Is theer certain tabs you can get that dont smell? Also, what is something that you could carry it in that would block the smell besides the baggies?
They all smell in my experience. You might try a small PP container. Works for instant coffee.
saimyoji
07-12-2007, 20:45
I ran into a thru last year who was using esbit...no smell....
Skidsteer
07-12-2007, 22:05
I ran into a thru last year who was using esbit...no smell....
The esbit or the thru-hiker? :eek:
StarLyte
07-12-2007, 22:31
The esbit or the thru-hiker? :eek:
HA HA
The newer esbit tabs do not smell so strong. But even when they did smell, I loved them.
I think the best thing about them is that they're so cheap and the fact that you can extinguish them and relight them makes an even better value. And they're lightweight.
Usually....8 minutes to burn. Also 8 minutes to bring 1 cup of water to burn. Higher elevations/windy...2 tabs. I did a search on ebay for esbit tabs and there was an auction for 648 tabs for $7.95 on a buy-it-now and shipping is $4.95...if that isn't worth it ;)
I'd keep a pack of them anyways for emergency on a hike in case my "other" stove went, so pick a pack up and try it out.
I don't boast about any gear besides my esbit and my lightweight Salomon pack.
Chaco Taco
07-12-2007, 22:58
Starlyte, I was going to ask you since you are the stove queen.:D
What are the best types of stoves in your opinion?
Skidsteer
07-12-2007, 23:02
Starlyte, I was going to ask you since you are the stove queen.:D
What are the best types of stoves in your opinion?
Well hell, Starlyte had a stove named after her. How many women can say that?