Stove Question

[BigDumbGerman]

Anybody got any practical experience with Esbit stoves? I'm talking about the rectangular folding "pocket" stove/"tommy cooker" types. I picked up a couple, fuel included on the cheap, but have never used one with esbit fuel, only trioxane.

Will this stuff boil water?

Thanks,

BDG

[btcave]

I used one in the Army when I was stationed in Germany. It will boil water. Hohenfels in February was cold, and I used it to make lots of Coffee.

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[BigDumbGerman]

Yes Sir, that's the one! One of the ones I snagged is more of a black/blued-steel looking thing and just a tad bigger, but holds up better in the lower position. Six of one; half-dozen the other. I was impressed they came WITH fuel for the price I got 'em for.

Thanks,

BGD

[Altarboy]

I have a few. They are nice and you can also use the surplus trioxane bars with this stove. I have a thing for camping stoves and I have collected many different kinds over the years. Be sure to make a can (alcohol) stove. Directions are available on the internet.