From the manufacturer
Esbit Solid Fuel Tablet Features
Quick to Boil
Esbit 14 gram solid fuel tablets are able to boil 500 milliliters of water in about 8 minutes – the perfect amount for a freeze-dried meal. 14 gram tablets burn for about 12 minutes.
Easy to Light
Simply pop the 14 gram Esbit solid fuel tablet out of the waterproof packaging, place in the tray of your stove, and easily light with a match or lighter.
Portable
There is no liquid fuel to leak, which makes it easy to carry in a pocket, backpack, or emergency preparedness kit. Because of their stability, Esbit solid fuel tablets can be considered among the safest of fuel options for transport.
Smokelss and Residue Free
Virtually smokeless and residue-free, Esbit fuel tablets burn without sparks, do not liquefy and leave almost no ash.
Esbit Solid Fuel Tablet Applications
Emergency Preparedness
Esbit 14 gram fuel tablets have a 10 plus year shelf life, and each tablet is individually housed in water-proof packaging -- making them perfect for emergency preparedness. They are ideal for boiling water or lighting fires in the event of a disaster or during an emergency situation.
Camping, Hiking, and Backpacking
Esbit 14 gram solid fuel tablets are perfect cooking meals or freeze-dried food, and brewing hot drinks. The strong heat output relative to their size and weight makes them a great emergency heating solution. Ultralight backpackers especially appreciate the low weight and compact profile.
High Altitude
Versatile Esbit solid fuel tablets work at high altitudes and sub-zero temperatures. Unlike liquid or gas fuels, Esbit solid fuel tablets are reliable in extreme weather and do not require heavy containers to transport.
Three Sizes of ESBIT Solid Fuel
14 gram tablets burn approximately 12 minutes and are best for cooking meals, boiling water, or starting fires. 4 gram tablets burn for 5 minutes and 5 gram tablets burn for 7 minutes. Both are ideal for hobby applications such as steam-launch boats and hobby trains. 5 gram tablets are perfect for use with the Esbit coffee maker.
Product Description
Esbit 1300-Degree Smokeless Solid 14g Fuel Tablets for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergency Prep are the original German-made solid fuel tablets. Virtually smokeless and odorless, the 14-gram tablets are ideal for backpacking, camping, as well as home and auto emergency kits. Use 14-gram Esbit tablets with Esbit stoves, makeshift camp stoves or as a substitute for alcohol in alcohol burning stoves. Esbit 14-gram solid fuel tablets burn about 12 minutes each and up to 1300°F (760°C) with each tablet able to boil 500 ml of water in about 8 minutes. Tablets are individually packed in waterproof packaging, giving them a 10+ year shelf-life and making them excellent survival or emergency essentials. Extra fuel tablets can also be stored inside a stove to conserve space. Esbit 1300-Degree Smokeless Solid 14g Fuel Tablets for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergency Prep work at high altitudes and sub-zero temperatures, are smokeless and have almost no combustion residue. Fuel tablets light easily with a sustained flame from a match or lighter, can be snuffed out, and if kept dry, will relight when needed again. They work equally well for the solo hiker, camper or hobbyist. Available in 12-Piece and 36-Piece packages. Made in Germany; 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.