Esbit stove

[TKE402]

I'm not sure if there is variability with the manufactures but mine smelled so bad that I threw them out. I mean really bad. I have my extra hiking stuff stored in an old pack. I opened it and it really smelled bad. I then thought OK it was in there for a while so the smell built up. I put some in my car and current pack and the smell was in the car as well. So it wasn't a build up issue. Needless to say I just threw them out.

As far as the smell, I really think this is overstated somewhat. Yes if you put the cube right up to your nose you'd be able to smell it. I used Esbit on my entire AT hike and never really noticed any odor.

As far as the residue goes, I have a dedicated bag to carry my Fosters pot in which I allow to get dirty.

[jeremywerlin]

Prefer alcohol over esbit.