Image unavailable
Esbit Solid Fuel Tablets
Our editorial team reviews specifications, product data, and field-use information to keep pages accurate.
$9.99
View on Fin Feather Fur Outfitters
You'll be taken to Fin Feather Fur Outfitters to complete your purchase.
Hunter's Outpost earns a commission from affiliate links at no extra cost to you.
SKU: E-FUEL-12X14-4260149870704
Overview
These solid fuel tablets are built for simple, dependable heat when you need to cook, boil water, or warm food and beverages in camp or during emergency prep. They pair with Esbit stoves, makeshift camp stoves, or alcohol-burning stoves, and the individually packed tablets are easy to stash in a pack, vehicle, or home kit. The product is described as virtually smokeless and odorless, with each 14-gram tablet burning for about 12 minutes and packaged for long-term storage. For hunters and outdoorsmen who want a compact backup heat source, this is a practical option, though it is limited to small-scale cooking and heating tasks.
Why Hunters Choose the Industrial Revolution
Virtually Smokeless
Odorless for low-profile cooking and
Each 14-gram
Tablet burns about 12 minutes
Individually Packed
In waterproof packaging for organized
Suitable Backpacking,
Camping, and home or auto
Works High
Altitudes and sub-zero temperatures
Key Features
- Virtually smokeless and odorless 14-gram solid fuel tablets
- Designed for backpacking, camping, and home or auto emergency kits
- Compatible with Esbit stoves, makeshift camp stoves, and alcohol-burning stoves
- Each tablet burns about 12 minutes and reaches up to 1300 F
- Individually packed in waterproof packaging
- Contains 12 tablets and can be stored for 10+ years
Best Used For
- Backpackers needing compact fuel for boiling water and simple camp cooking
- Campers wanting individually packed tablets for stoves, fire starting, or beverage heating
- Emergency kit builders seeking long-stored fuel for home or vehicle preparedness
- High-altitude or sub-zero users needing solid fuel that ignites with a match or lighter
Specifications
| Burn Time | Approximately 12 minutes per tablet |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Esbit stoves, makeshift camp stoves, alcohol burning stoves |
| Country Of Origin | German-Made |
| Fuel Type | Solid fuel tablets |
| Ignition Method | Match or lighter |
| Maximum Burn Temperature | 1300 F (760 C) |
| Packaging | Individually packed in waterproof packaging |
| Performance Notes | Virtually smokeless and odorless; residue-free; works at high altitudes and sub-zero temperatures |
| Storage Life | 10+ years |
| Tablet Count | 12 |
| Tablet Weight | 14 g |
| Use Cases | Backpacking, camping, home and auto emergency kits, cooking and heating food and beverages, boiling water, starting campfires |
| Water Boil Capacity | 500 ml |
| Water Boil Time | About 8 minutes |
Pros
- Virtually smokeless and odorless for low-profile cooking and heating tasks.
- Each 14-gram tablet burns about 12 minutes at up to 1300 F.
- Individually packed in waterproof packaging for organized storage and transport.
- Suitable for backpacking, camping, and home or auto emergency kits.
- Works at high altitudes and sub-zero temperatures.
- Can be stored for 10+ years for long-term preparedness.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Each 14-gram tablet is a single-use fuel source, so planning burn time matters if you need to heat multiple meals or larger volumes of water.
- The tablets are sized for Esbit stoves, makeshift camp stoves, or use as a substitute for alcohol in alcohol-burning stoves, so compatibility should be checked before relying on them in the field.
- Burn time is listed at about 12 minutes per tablet, which is enough for specific tasks but not a long-duration heat source.
- Individually packed waterproof tablets are suited to storage and emergency kits, but they still require a match or lighter to ignite.
Suggested Comparisons
- Backpacking stoves and cook systems
- Liquid fuel or alcohol stove fuel
- Emergency preparedness fire-starting supplies
- Camping cookware and water-boiling accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Solid fuel stove
- Waterproof storage pouch
- Fire starter
- Camping cookware
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the package?
The package contains 12 tablets. Each tablet is 14 grams and is individually packed in waterproof packaging.
How long does each tablet burn?
Each 14-gram tablet burns for approximately 12 minutes.
What is this fuel intended for?
The tablets are described for cooking and heating food and beverages, boiling water, and starting campfires. They are also listed for backpacking, camping, and home or auto emergency kits.
Can these tablets be used with a camp stove?
Yes. The product says they can be used with Esbit stoves, makeshift camp stoves, or as a substitute for alcohol in alcohol-burning stoves.
How should they be ignited and stored?
They ignite with a match or lighter. The product also states they can be stored for 10+ years when kept in their waterproof packaging.