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Ideal for your home or auto emergency kit, this pocket-size Esbit stove folds down to a small, compact size.
- 2-position design permits a low flame for controlled cooking or a direct flame for a quicker boil time
- Powered by Esbit® solid fuel tablets (6 included); each tablet burns for approximately 12 minutes,
- Non-toxic fuel is environmentally safe, has no ash residue and is nearly odorless
- Its small size and stable fuel source make this stove a great addition to your emergency preparedness kit
- Additional fuel tablets sold separately
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Esbit Pocket Stove Customer Reviews
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by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (82)
- Compact (81)
- Stable (43)
- Durable (35)
- Easy to clean (33)
Cons
- Poor temperature control (23)
- Difficult to clean (12)
- Unstable (5)
- Difficult to light (4)
Best Uses
- Backpacking (77)
- Hiking (59)
- High altitude (19)
- Car camping (13)
- Biking trips / touring (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (40), Casual/ recreational (31), Casual adventurer (9)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Survivalist / minimalist (62), Comfort driven (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (35)
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Pros
- Compact
- Convenient
- Durable
- Easy To Carry
- Easy To Clean
- Lightweight
- Stable
- Used By The German Army
Cons
- Fuel Soots Your Pots
- Smelly Fuel
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Bicycle touring
- Car Camping
- Commuting
- High Altitude
- Hiking
- Picnic Table Cooking
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
Easy to use, open the stove put fuel tablet & light it,start cooking.This stove is dependable & durable,Nothing to explode or spill on you & catch fire.You could snuff the fuel tablet by blowing on it really hard or pour water on it.The bad thing?The fuel tablets smell like putrid fish so it's advisable to put in a separate zip lock bag.it will soot your pot/cooking vessel.Carry a scrubbing pad w/some liquid soap in a small squeeze bottle it will take it off the soot easily.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Clean
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Bicycle touring
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
I was a wildland firefighter for 15 years and relied heavily on these little beauties for durability, ease of use and light weight. MREs have a heating element but can't make a good cup of coffee, this even makes espresso from the little travel espresso maker. I would add small twigs to the fuel tablet to increase the heat and economize the tablets. I find it useful while bike touring. Used MSR whisperlite stoves on backpacking and bike touring but really don't like dealing with the fuel, mess etc. Not much for gourmet cooking but does the trick.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
- Needs Windscreen
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Bicycle touring
- Car Camping
- Emergancy
- High Altitude
- Hiking
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
this is my current favorite backpacking stove. I must say that i would rather have the Vargo folding wood stove , but for the money, I'm happy with this. I also burn wood in it, saves fuel cost and weight and cooks food faster. I burn more wood than pellets. In windy conditions this stove needs a screen, Usually I just get it out of the wind or put a rock next to it. I've used it on snow and in the rain. Its very dependable in freezing temps. For a portable windscreen, just cut a piece out of an aluminum can the same size as the stove, you won't notice the weight and you'll always have a screen in open country.I got rid of my gas stoves and switched to this and i very pleased.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
I was looking for something to replace my canister stove because i was sick of carrying around the fuel canisters. I bought this and before my trip I ran an experiment. I cooled water down to about 40 degrees and then tried to bring it to a boil. I used my .7L Ti pot and filled it to the brim. It took 3 tablets and 20 minutes to bring to 196 degrees. Not even boiling yet. I used a tin foil wind screen. I guess it might be better if you use less liquid in the pot but i was hoping this would be better. Not to mention the tablets stink like fish and smell up your entire bear canister. People say it works better with just a pint. So i guess thats the limitations. 1 pint and only good for boiling.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
Sometimes you have to be smarter then the equipment you are trying to operate and this small stove is no exception, so here are a couple suggestions for those who have one or are looking to get one of these little beauties.
1)Have a bowl of Cambells condensed Chicken Noodle soup , but save the can. Clean the can and cut the bottom out at the most bottom ridge, approximately 3/4 of an inch. This will fit inside the stove when it is closed and will serve as a fuel tray and wind brake.
2)But some cotton balls ( use anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 a ball spread out around the fuel cube in the tray in the stove. Use a flint or match , which ever you prefer. I use flint.
3)Try the cube either on its end or side. Burn time maybe shortened, but you will get a little quicker heat from it being closer to the item you are trying to heat.
4)If you need to add more fuel, use 2 small twigs like chop sticks or take chop sticks with you. Remove pot or cup before adding fuel. This makes it easier to get the fuel in.
Have fun, I do
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
I've seen these stoves at REI, Walmart, and many other outdoors stores, but I've never had a reason to buy one. I finally decided that 10 dollars was worth giving it a try. I have to say I'm quite impressed with its size, materials, and over all quality. On top of that the tablets it burns seem to do their job when using the directed amount of water and a good cup. I have a pocket rocket stove, it's great, but at the end of the day most of my meals are just boiling water and rehydrating or occasionally heating up soup. This does both of those efficiently and in a compact package. On top of that I don't have to guess how much fuel I have left, because I just need to count the tablets. Last, but not least, the tablets are cheap, can be bought at almost any store with an outdoors department, and they are great fire starters. It's great for camping, hiking, or if you have an emergency pack for storms and the like, it would be great so you have a lightweight, compact method of boiling water.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy To Clean
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
All right, I have to say, I like the stove but am not a real big fan of the blocks of fuel since they don't burn real clean and leave a mess on the outside of the pots. To get around this problem I took a "deep" tea light candle out of its little tin container thingy and fill that container with alcohol. This burns long enough to bring about ¾ of a liter of water to a boil for about 3 or 4 min. It takes a little longer (about 7 min) to get it up and boiling compared to say, a pocket rocket but hey, it weighs almost nothing and it only takes a few ounces of alcohol to keep you going for an extended weekend. If it's windy you'll want to use some kind of wind screen around it to keep it from spilling the alcohol and setting things on fire when it burns down low (hasn't happened yet but better safe then sorry). You'll want to this with the blocks too in order to take full advantage of the heat they emit. It's not my go too stove, but for the price and in the right circumstances it works well and gets the job done.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Bicycle touring
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
This stove is a MUST for backpacking. It enables you to use the solid fuel tablets, as well as a suitable alcohol stove. The stove supports standard 700ml and 850ml cookpots, as well as all the stainless steel pots.
I was once a Whisperlite user and have gone to using alcohol stoves (popcan). I use the ESBIT stove as the pot support for the alcohol stove, and it works flawlessly, provided the alcohol stove is short enough to fit.
The ESBIT stove carries up to 4 solid fuel tablets in its folded up condition, and those are used as my backup fuel source, in the event my alcohol stove is destroyed by a careless footstep.
There are no moving parts to either system and there is nothing to go wrong. No matter what, it will work as designed.
The ESBIT is best for solo or dual hiking. If you are going with the family, the power output isn't sufficient to cook a timely meal. Additionally, you can't really cook with it. It is used to boil water. This is geared to be used with other ultralight gear, such as titanium.
I've had mine since the early '90s, and it is still functioning as advertized.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort Driven
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult to Clean
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Hiking
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
A very good stove. The blocks are VERY smelly, so make sure you don't break the seal before you are ready to use them. If you shave the blocks, you can use the scrapings to light a fire with a fire steel, then light the rest of the block. I keep a block in my survival kit as fuel. The blocks burn for about 8-10 minutes, depending how windy it is. This is not going to cook a meal, but it will boil water for a dehydrated meal. Or cook marshmellows in the backyard.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Stable
Cons
Best Uses
- Backpacking
- Bicycle touring
- Commuting
- High Altitude
- Hiking
Comments about Esbit Pocket Stove:
Lightweight, durable, simple. Those 3 words describe this stove very well. I think all of the current "cons" against this stove are from people who have completely unrealistic expectations with regards to the product and how to use it. It was never intended to have temperature control, it isn't unstable, there is no need to clean it, and I found the fuel tabs quite easy to light.
I've used every type of stove on the market today. No stove is issue free, whether it be solid, liquid, or gas fuel, but this stove is close enough to perfection to get a five star rating from me.
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Minimalist
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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