speed<versatility much rather a stove that is Multi-fuel than canister that runs out i dont mind if it takes 10 min as long as it gets boiled. but to each his own
Might also want to test the heater that comes in MREs and see if/how long it takes to boil a bottle's worth of water. Otherwise, interesting test. I agree with the other comment about using a round pot with lid. It'll speed boil time. Also use a wind screen. Those Esbits are nice... and super light. For short-term, they look excellent. How long did it burn, and can you extinguish and reuse one if it isn't consumed. At 14 minutes, that's almost enough for 3 burns to bring water to boiling.
Thanks for this vid, I love different methods of doing things and seeing 4 different types at once is cool and informative. Of course you can make a fire in long term survival but for fast and undercover scenario those esbit tabs are pretty cool and handy. A fire can be seen from a distance when you could use this in a closet. Good vid.
No surprises with your test. If your really looking for the fastest boil time then ditch the canteen cup and find a pot with a cover. The funky shape of the canteen cup wastes a lot of heat because it doesn't cover the burner.
but the alcohal stove ....you can raid a gas station for more fuel ...i think alcohal stove would be better than esbit and gas stove ....their are ways to refuel a alcohal stove in a doomsday event
@gasdorf There is also ways to make a alcohol stove from cans that you find laying around everyday.... That method is not out of the question... Im just not packing it in my bug out bag.... If the time comes when I need one,cans are everywhere.... Its good to learn different ways of doing things,testing them out and decide whats best for you...I know I can make a alcohol stove when ever I want in a bug out situation......... Thanks for the comment........
@offthegridsurvival the esbit tablets were 4.95 for 6.. Its a little bit more expensive than the trioxine tablets... I get 3 of those for 1.95,but I think they are only good for heating food....Plus the trioxine stinks really bad when burning....lol.....You can pick up the esbit tablets at any army surplus store,but if you cant find them let me know and I'll send ya some to try out.........
@survivalists2012 Cool man, I appreciate the offer... I'll let ya know if I can't find them down here, I'll send ya some money upfront for em... I'll keep ya posted.
good choice...me personally I would be leaning towards an alcohol remote feed ultralight stove but the esbits is a good choice... we don't get that HEET down under can you tell me the alcohol/methanol/ethanol percentage..?
In OZ, I use Diggers Metho (ethanol 96-98%) and it works fine, just curious to know what percentage US HEET has..?
@Urbansurvivalist357 I got both of them at my local army surplus store... The stove was 5bucks and the esbit tabs are 5bucks as well.....Thanks for watching
What if there is no more propane/butane?
CAPITAN24 6 days ago
speed<versatility much rather a stove that is Multi-fuel than canister that runs out i dont mind if it takes 10 min as long as it gets boiled. but to each his own
Tancrad 2 weeks ago
Might also want to test the heater that comes in MREs and see if/how long it takes to boil a bottle's worth of water. Otherwise, interesting test. I agree with the other comment about using a round pot with lid. It'll speed boil time. Also use a wind screen. Those Esbits are nice... and super light. For short-term, they look excellent. How long did it burn, and can you extinguish and reuse one if it isn't consumed. At 14 minutes, that's almost enough for 3 burns to bring water to boiling.
TheMikkiHarris 1 month ago
boiling around the edges= hepatitis
RocketRadioShow 2 months ago
maybe the second one you did needed the canteen 2 inches off so the tablet could get air and give off a hotter flame
rappelier 10 months ago
Thanks for this vid, I love different methods of doing things and seeing 4 different types at once is cool and informative. Of course you can make a fire in long term survival but for fast and undercover scenario those esbit tabs are pretty cool and handy. A fire can be seen from a distance when you could use this in a closet. Good vid.
shtfprepared 1 year ago
just wanting to know this but can you put a aluminum mess kit directly on a fire.
TeamPlayer1011 1 year ago
@TeamPlayer1011 mine melted when i cooked it on hot coals
rappelier 10 months ago
No surprises with your test. If your really looking for the fastest boil time then ditch the canteen cup and find a pot with a cover. The funky shape of the canteen cup wastes a lot of heat because it doesn't cover the burner.
DrunknShooter 1 year ago
but the alcohal stove ....you can raid a gas station for more fuel ...i think alcohal stove would be better than esbit and gas stove ....their are ways to refuel a alcohal stove in a doomsday event
gasdorf 1 year ago
@gasdorf There is also ways to make a alcohol stove from cans that you find laying around everyday.... That method is not out of the question... Im just not packing it in my bug out bag.... If the time comes when I need one,cans are everywhere.... Its good to learn different ways of doing things,testing them out and decide whats best for you...I know I can make a alcohol stove when ever I want in a bug out situation......... Thanks for the comment........
survivalists2012 1 year ago
coleman f1 stove can boil in 3 min ...i think titanium is lighter and heats quicker than steel...check my video on my channel for coleman f1
gasdorf 1 year ago
@gasdorf I'll check it out bro.... thanks for the comment
survivalists2012 1 year ago
If you cant find em let me know.... Dont worry about the money bro I got your back... Thats how I work......
survivalists2012 1 year ago
Great video Matt... how much were those esbit tablets... you have got me interested in switching from a sterno stove! lol
Great demonstration!
offthegridsurvival 1 year ago
@offthegridsurvival the esbit tablets were 4.95 for 6.. Its a little bit more expensive than the trioxine tablets... I get 3 of those for 1.95,but I think they are only good for heating food....Plus the trioxine stinks really bad when burning....lol.....You can pick up the esbit tablets at any army surplus store,but if you cant find them let me know and I'll send ya some to try out.........
survivalists2012 1 year ago
@survivalists2012 Cool man, I appreciate the offer... I'll let ya know if I can't find them down here, I'll send ya some money upfront for em... I'll keep ya posted.
Thanks bro...
offthegridsurvival 1 year ago
good choice...me personally I would be leaning towards an alcohol remote feed ultralight stove but the esbits is a good choice... we don't get that HEET down under can you tell me the alcohol/methanol/ethanol percentage..?
In OZ, I use Diggers Metho (ethanol 96-98%) and it works fine, just curious to know what percentage US HEET has..?
Cheers and good review...... faranglaw
faranglaw 1 year ago
Another great job...Thanks
3charter 1 year ago
@Urbansurvivalist357 I got both of them at my local army surplus store... The stove was 5bucks and the esbit tabs are 5bucks as well.....Thanks for watching
survivalists2012 1 year ago