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title: "1300-Degree Smokeless Solid 14g Fuel Tablets for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergency Prep"
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# 12 min burn time per tablet Boils 500ml water in 8 min Burns up to 1300°F 1300-Degree Smokeless Solid 14g Fuel Tablets for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergency Prep

**Brand:** esbit
**Price:** VT12271
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## Summary

> 🔥 Fuel your adventure with clean, compact power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 1300-Degree Smokeless Solid 14g Fuel Tablets for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergency Prep by esbit
- **How much does it cost?** VT12271 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- esbit enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted esbit brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Instant Ignition:** Lights easily with a match or lighter and can be snuffed and re-lit, giving you total control over your fire.
- • **All-Weather Ready:** Performs flawlessly at high altitudes and sub-zero temps, so your adventure never stops.
- • **Compact & Durable:** Individually waterproof-packed tablets with a 10+ year shelf life—survival essentials that fit in your pocket.
- • **Long-Lasting Burn:** Each 14g tablet delivers a reliable 12-minute flame—perfect for quick meals or emergency heat.
- • **Smokeless Powerhouse:** Virtually odorless, residue-free fuel for clean, hassle-free cooking anywhere.

## Overview

Esbit 1300-Degree Smokeless Solid 14g Fuel Tablets are premium German-engineered solid fuel tablets designed for backpacking, camping, and emergency preparedness. Each tablet burns up to 1300°F for approximately 12 minutes, boiling 500ml of water in just 8 minutes. They are virtually smokeless, residue-free, and individually waterproof-packed for a 10+ year shelf life. Reliable in extreme conditions, these compact tablets ignite easily and offer versatile, clean-burning fuel wherever you go.

## 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, these tablets are ideal for backpacking, camping, as well as adding to home and auto emergency kits. Use these tablets as camp stove fuel and pair with Esbit stoves, makeshift camp stoves or as a substitute for alcohol in alcohol-burning stoves. Tablets burn about 12 minutes each and up to 1300°F (760°C), with each tablet capable of boiling 500ml of water in about 8 minutes. Tablets are individually packed in waterproof packaging and boast a 10+ year shelf-life, making them excellent survival and emergency essentials. Extra fuel tablets can also be stored inside a stove to conserve space. They work at high altitudes and sub-zero temperatures, are smokeless and have almost no combustion residue. They can be easily ignited with a sustained flame, can be snuffed out, and if kept dry, will relight when needed. They work equally well for the solo hiker, camper or hobbyist. Made in Germany.

Review: Reliable Fire, Anywhere - This review is for the Esbit fuel tablets in the 14 gram size. Developed in 1936 in Germany, these fuel tabs are made of hexamine and are in solid form. They have been used in purpose-specific pocket stoves for decades, in WWII, as part of humanitarian packets worldwide, and for years as part of NATO troops' standard kit. I use these primarily for the Esbit pocket stove but they also make for excellent fire starters, especially in adverse conditions. desertcart has proven a reliable source for these as well as a decent price, though I've found they can be had for comparable prices at local outdoor/adventure stores. I have been using these for years and have found them so reliable that they live in my home and auto-based emergency kits, my dayhike pack, and my backpacking gear. The following is a breakdown of my experience with the Esbit fuel tabs: Pros: * Utterly Dependable - It has been found that these fuel tabs burn just as long and just as hot after decades in storage. I don't know that I can say that about any of my other camping stove fuels: White gas, diesel, isobutane canisters, or alcohol. Any of the others would be prone to spills, evaporation, varnishing, leaky valves after an extended period of time. After years of use, I've never had one fail to light or burn, ever. This kind of dependability makes them ideal for long term storage in emergency kits, that you may not be opening regularly. * Flexible - My typical use of these fuel tabs is in the Esbit pocket stove Esbit Pocket Stove , but they also happen to make excellent fire starters, especially in less than ideal conditions. If your tinder happens to be slightly damp, starting a fire can be a challenge. These fuel tabs will burn over ten minutes (14 gram size), giving time and heat enough to dry and ignite surrounding tinder. This allows you to save matches on those cold damp days when you really to get a fire going. * Performance - As a stove fuel, the Esbit tabs are perfectly reliable and can bring a pint of water to a boil with a single tablet, under good conditions. To increase the heat, or to extend the duration of the burn (a single tablet burns approximately 12 - 14 minutes), you can simply burn more than one at a time, or in succession. For large scale cooking, or when you really need to modulate the heat, a backpacking stove or camping stove is the way to go, however. * Clean - As a solid fuel, spills are never an issue. When burning, the flame is smokeless, usually less than a burning candle. The fuel tab can be reused also, by blowing out the flame - the remaining tab can be re-lit for the next meal. When completely burned, there minimal residue remaining. To keep your Esbit stove especially clean, just put a small piece of aluminum foil on the burn surface - after the fuel tab burns, just toss the foil with the residue on it. * Simple - This may well be a drawback to some, but this reviewer appreciates the simplicity of this fuel, along with the Esbit pocket stove. I've got several fancy backpacking stoves that have valves, o-rings, pressurized fuel bottles, multi-fuel capacity, and that can boil water in minutes flat. And sometimes that's good: When the wife is hungry and tired, it's not healthy for me to make her wait. But when I have that rare moment when I can be somewhere remote when it's just me and the silence, I really enjoy the quiet, dancing flame of my Esbit stove. No pumping, priming, adjusting, or extensive set up of a fancy stove, nor the jet engine howl of the gas burner. No. Just unfold the stove, light the match, and listen to the soft hiss as your water comes to a boil. With all the electronic connectivity of modern life, sometimes simple is good. Better than good. Cons: * Wind Sensitive - As these can be easily blown out, care needs to be taken to shield them from the wind if the best performance is to be had from them when cooking or heating water. I make my own windscreens for my Esbit pocket stoves by folding a long sheet of aluminum foil length-wise a few times until it is about 3 to 4 inches wide and about 18" long; I then make slits at the bottom to allow air to the flame and place the windscreen around the outside of the stove, allowing enough space for air to flow. Thus protected, I've never had issues with my Esbit-fuelled stove. Most backpacking stoves are likewise sensitive to the wind and need to be similarly protected by a windscreen. * Limited Cooking Options - When used in a pocket stove, Esbit fuel is ideally suited to boil a pint of water to reconstitute a dehydrated meal, cook ramen noodles, or to make tea, coffee, or hot cocao. This makes it ideal for minimalist backpacking, day hikes, as an emergency or backup stove, or for keeping in your truck (like I do) for those times when you are out in the boonies on a frigid day and could really use a hot cup of tea or coffee, or a steaming bowl of noodles. It's not that you can't cook a full meal on it, and I have - but it will never be as fast, easy, or convenient as using a more capable and adjustable backpacking stove. * Smell - When burning, the fuel doesn't give off too much odor unless you're in an enclosed space. (which, of course, you shouldn't be anyway) The residue, however, smells of old fish. I recommend storing your stove (which will have the residue on it after use) in the excellent Opsak bags by Loksak OPSAK Odor Proof Barrier Bags (3 Size Options) These bags will stop odor dead in its tracks. If you're backpacking or hiking in a regulated area, your stove bag also makes an excellent way to pack out human waste for those areas that are regulated, or if you just want to be a good citizen. (Side recommendation here: 12-pack WAG(tm) Bag Kit ) Possible Uses: I carry spare fuel tabs, along with the Esbit pocket stove, stormproof matches, four tea bags, plastic baggies, a nano pack towel, an ounce of campsuds, and a titanium spork in a Snow Peak Trek 700 cup/pot. This little piece of kit is a surprisingly versatile cook kit that lives in my truck and goes on every day hike and backpacking trip. It's always at the ready to serve up a cup of tea, rehydrate a Mountain House meal, or cook ramen noodles. Of course, it's also there if I needed to boil water in an emergency in order to purify it, start a campfire, etc. Bottom Line: While there are many options for camp stoves, I always carry these Esbit fuel tabs in a pocket stove wherever I go and also use them for my home-based emergency kit. I've found them to be reliable, durable, and handy. I can unequivocally recommend them for outdoor recreation, simple camp cooking, emergency use, or for back up to other camp stoves. Great product, five stars.
Review: These are the way to go for hiking! fuel is compact and the fuel & stove are light and small. - Used these on a 7day/73 mile hike this summer with 6 adults. Be aware there are 2 sizes of these tabs. I used the 14g size. So, I got to compare these directly against these cooking alternatives : Biolite camping stove, kelley kettle, a gel fuel stove & regular old fashioned campfire. My 5 companions used those other types of stoves but these esbit tabs & stove were the easiest to use, lightest to carry,took up very little space and worked okay when windy and rainy. Overall, i am convinced these are the way to go, since the stove is so compact, the fuel and stove are light and it works in windy/ rainy conditions. Each tab of this size (14g) will definitely boil 16 ounces of water and will still have 3-5 minutes of flame left (but will not be as hot for those last 3-5 minutes). I was able to boil 2 cups of water (takes about 8 minutes), use 1 cup of the boiling water for food, add another cup of cold water and then still make 2 cups of hot coffee (last 5 minutes) from burning one tab, after some practice. These don't leave any sticky residue on the bottom of the pots nor in the stove, either! (some of the other solid fuel tabs have issues with this) My pots & pans only needed a quick wipe on the bottom to clean them. I put small pieces of aluminum foil in the bottom of my stove (as a liner) and i could burn 4-6 tabs before having to replace the foil. Of the 5 different options we tested: - These Esbit tabs were the best option, imo. - The Kelley kettle was my 2nd choice, but they got too dirty on the bottom. The kelley kettle definitely boils water a couple of minutes faster, and is not as prone to spills, but weighs alot more and takes up alot more space. I didn't like those trade-offs, even though the kelley kettle has several great qualities. -The biolite stove is a total joke! it took almost 10 minutes to boil water, did NOT charge our USB devices (even after 30 minutes of burning) and was high maintenance to keep the fire going. Add it's weight and size and this one really isn't a good choice for serious hiking at all. - The gel fuel stove performed as you would expect. I just don't like the weight, space required, nor garbage that it generates (you are hiking out with all your empty gel fuel cans, right??). - the old fashioned campfire worked as expected, too. But since it rained every day of our hike, it was a chore to get that fire started. Of course, the heat & happiness from the campfire can't be compared to these other options... amazing how good a warm fire feels, even when you are soaking wet. Still, for cooking purposes on a hike, the esbits win.

## Features

- Virtually smokeless and residue-free solid fuel tablets used to cook and heat food and beverages, boil water, or start campfires
- Contains 36 tablets; each 14-gram tablet burns approximately 12 minutes and up to 1300°F;
- Ideal for boiling water and cooking; one tablet boils 500 ml of water in about 8 minutes
- Works at high altitudes and sub-zero temperatures; ignites with match or lighter
- Tablets are individually packed in waterproof packaging; can be stored for 10+ years

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B015CMFXBQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,222 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #22 in Camping Replacement Fuel #29 in Fire Starters |
| Brand | Esbit |
| Brand Name | Esbit |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,957 Reviews |
| Flavor | Flavorless |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00054269001728 |
| Included Components | Solid Fuel |
| Item Form | Tablet |
| Item Type Name | Emergency Stove fuel |
| Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Industrial Revolution |
| Manufacturer Part Number | E-FUEL-36x14 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | One year. |
| Material | Solid Fuel |
| Material Type | Solid Fuel |
| Model Number | E-FUEL-36x14 |
| UPC | 054269001728 |
| Unit Count | 36.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Esbit
- **Material:** Solid Fuel
- **Flavor:** Flavorless
- **Item Weight:** 1.3 Pounds
- **Item Form:** Tablet

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable Fire, Anywhere
*by M***S on November 6, 2012*

This review is for the Esbit fuel tablets in the 14 gram size. Developed in 1936 in Germany, these fuel tabs are made of hexamine and are in solid form. They have been used in purpose-specific pocket stoves for decades, in WWII, as part of humanitarian packets worldwide, and for years as part of NATO troops' standard kit. I use these primarily for the Esbit pocket stove but they also make for excellent fire starters, especially in adverse conditions. Amazon has proven a reliable source for these as well as a decent price, though I've found they can be had for comparable prices at local outdoor/adventure stores. I have been using these for years and have found them so reliable that they live in my home and auto-based emergency kits, my dayhike pack, and my backpacking gear. The following is a breakdown of my experience with the Esbit fuel tabs: Pros: * Utterly Dependable - It has been found that these fuel tabs burn just as long and just as hot after decades in storage. I don't know that I can say that about any of my other camping stove fuels: White gas, diesel, isobutane canisters, or alcohol. Any of the others would be prone to spills, evaporation, varnishing, leaky valves after an extended period of time. After years of use, I've never had one fail to light or burn, ever. This kind of dependability makes them ideal for long term storage in emergency kits, that you may not be opening regularly. * Flexible - My typical use of these fuel tabs is in the Esbit pocket stove Esbit Pocket Stove , but they also happen to make excellent fire starters, especially in less than ideal conditions. If your tinder happens to be slightly damp, starting a fire can be a challenge. These fuel tabs will burn over ten minutes (14 gram size), giving time and heat enough to dry and ignite surrounding tinder. This allows you to save matches on those cold damp days when you really to get a fire going. * Performance - As a stove fuel, the Esbit tabs are perfectly reliable and can bring a pint of water to a boil with a single tablet, under good conditions. To increase the heat, or to extend the duration of the burn (a single tablet burns approximately 12 - 14 minutes), you can simply burn more than one at a time, or in succession. For large scale cooking, or when you really need to modulate the heat, a backpacking stove or camping stove is the way to go, however. * Clean - As a solid fuel, spills are never an issue. When burning, the flame is smokeless, usually less than a burning candle. The fuel tab can be reused also, by blowing out the flame - the remaining tab can be re-lit for the next meal. When completely burned, there minimal residue remaining. To keep your Esbit stove especially clean, just put a small piece of aluminum foil on the burn surface - after the fuel tab burns, just toss the foil with the residue on it. * Simple - This may well be a drawback to some, but this reviewer appreciates the simplicity of this fuel, along with the Esbit pocket stove. I've got several fancy backpacking stoves that have valves, o-rings, pressurized fuel bottles, multi-fuel capacity, and that can boil water in minutes flat. And sometimes that's good: When the wife is hungry and tired, it's not healthy for me to make her wait. But when I have that rare moment when I can be somewhere remote when it's just me and the silence, I really enjoy the quiet, dancing flame of my Esbit stove. No pumping, priming, adjusting, or extensive set up of a fancy stove, nor the jet engine howl of the gas burner. No. Just unfold the stove, light the match, and listen to the soft hiss as your water comes to a boil. With all the electronic connectivity of modern life, sometimes simple is good. Better than good. Cons: * Wind Sensitive - As these can be easily blown out, care needs to be taken to shield them from the wind if the best performance is to be had from them when cooking or heating water. I make my own windscreens for my Esbit pocket stoves by folding a long sheet of aluminum foil length-wise a few times until it is about 3 to 4 inches wide and about 18" long; I then make slits at the bottom to allow air to the flame and place the windscreen around the outside of the stove, allowing enough space for air to flow. Thus protected, I've never had issues with my Esbit-fuelled stove. Most backpacking stoves are likewise sensitive to the wind and need to be similarly protected by a windscreen. * Limited Cooking Options - When used in a pocket stove, Esbit fuel is ideally suited to boil a pint of water to reconstitute a dehydrated meal, cook ramen noodles, or to make tea, coffee, or hot cocao. This makes it ideal for minimalist backpacking, day hikes, as an emergency or backup stove, or for keeping in your truck (like I do) for those times when you are out in the boonies on a frigid day and could really use a hot cup of tea or coffee, or a steaming bowl of noodles. It's not that you can't cook a full meal on it, and I have - but it will never be as fast, easy, or convenient as using a more capable and adjustable backpacking stove. * Smell - When burning, the fuel doesn't give off too much odor unless you're in an enclosed space. (which, of course, you shouldn't be anyway) The residue, however, smells of old fish. I recommend storing your stove (which will have the residue on it after use) in the excellent Opsak bags by Loksak OPSAK Odor Proof Barrier Bags (3 Size Options) These bags will stop odor dead in its tracks. If you're backpacking or hiking in a regulated area, your stove bag also makes an excellent way to pack out human waste for those areas that are regulated, or if you just want to be a good citizen. (Side recommendation here: 12-pack WAG(tm) Bag Kit ) Possible Uses: I carry spare fuel tabs, along with the Esbit pocket stove, stormproof matches, four tea bags, plastic baggies, a nano pack towel, an ounce of campsuds, and a titanium spork in a Snow Peak Trek 700 cup/pot. This little piece of kit is a surprisingly versatile cook kit that lives in my truck and goes on every day hike and backpacking trip. It's always at the ready to serve up a cup of tea, rehydrate a Mountain House meal, or cook ramen noodles. Of course, it's also there if I needed to boil water in an emergency in order to purify it, start a campfire, etc. Bottom Line: While there are many options for camp stoves, I always carry these Esbit fuel tabs in a pocket stove wherever I go and also use them for my home-based emergency kit. I've found them to be reliable, durable, and handy. I can unequivocally recommend them for outdoor recreation, simple camp cooking, emergency use, or for back up to other camp stoves. Great product, five stars.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These are the way to go for hiking! fuel is compact and the fuel & stove are light and small.
*by D***N on September 11, 2015*

Used these on a 7day/73 mile hike this summer with 6 adults. Be aware there are 2 sizes of these tabs. I used the 14g size. So, I got to compare these directly against these cooking alternatives : Biolite camping stove, kelley kettle, a gel fuel stove & regular old fashioned campfire. My 5 companions used those other types of stoves but these esbit tabs & stove were the easiest to use, lightest to carry,took up very little space and worked okay when windy and rainy. Overall, i am convinced these are the way to go, since the stove is so compact, the fuel and stove are light and it works in windy/ rainy conditions. Each tab of this size (14g) will definitely boil 16 ounces of water and will still have 3-5 minutes of flame left (but will not be as hot for those last 3-5 minutes). I was able to boil 2 cups of water (takes about 8 minutes), use 1 cup of the boiling water for food, add another cup of cold water and then still make 2 cups of hot coffee (last 5 minutes) from burning one tab, after some practice. These don't leave any sticky residue on the bottom of the pots nor in the stove, either! (some of the other solid fuel tabs have issues with this) My pots & pans only needed a quick wipe on the bottom to clean them. I put small pieces of aluminum foil in the bottom of my stove (as a liner) and i could burn 4-6 tabs before having to replace the foil. Of the 5 different options we tested: - These Esbit tabs were the best option, imo. - The Kelley kettle was my 2nd choice, but they got too dirty on the bottom. The kelley kettle definitely boils water a couple of minutes faster, and is not as prone to spills, but weighs alot more and takes up alot more space. I didn't like those trade-offs, even though the kelley kettle has several great qualities. -The biolite stove is a total joke! it took almost 10 minutes to boil water, did NOT charge our USB devices (even after 30 minutes of burning) and was high maintenance to keep the fire going. Add it's weight and size and this one really isn't a good choice for serious hiking at all. - The gel fuel stove performed as you would expect. I just don't like the weight, space required, nor garbage that it generates (you are hiking out with all your empty gel fuel cans, right??). - the old fashioned campfire worked as expected, too. But since it rained every day of our hike, it was a chore to get that fire started. Of course, the heat & happiness from the campfire can't be compared to these other options... amazing how good a warm fire feels, even when you are soaking wet. Still, for cooking purposes on a hike, the esbits win.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ OK product, with some flaws.
*by T***Z on September 2, 2016*

I am an avid backpacker and primitive wilderness camper and explorer. The Esbit tabs are OK, especially for a $7 fuel source. They don't smell as "fishy" as everyone claims. Don't buy into the "overly fish smell" hype. They do smell faintly fishy but nowhere near an amount that requires the level of whining you'll see from others. Let me put it this way: the worry that they might smell should not deter you from buying. That said, there are some drawbacks: 1) They claim 1 tablet will burn for 12 minutes. I got 8 minutes max out of each tablet. This was with zero wind, a 65° temp, and 80% humidity. 2) It took a tablet and a half, 15 minutes or so, to boil 500ml of water in a closed lid titanium pot, with zero wind, a 65° temp, and 80% humidity. That's somewhat poor performance in my opinion, especially given my MSR Pocket Rocket and my MSR Dragonfly white gas stove would boil 500ml in 3-4 minutes in the same conditions. 3) The foil backing in the tabs punctures easily, exposing the tab to oxygen and potentially reducing its storage life. 4) The corners of the containers for each tablet are extremely pointy and sharp. The corners will puncture fabrics easily. Pack them carefully. 5) They leave a lot of soot on the bottom of the cooking pot, which runs off on other items in the backpack. On the positive side they pack small and are very light. They light easily.

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