Honestly it doesn't take much practice for an American to get used to grams. I'd imagine it's torture to go from base 10 to imperial though🤣 P.s. I still can't remember how many oz. In a gallon 🥴
Tinny used to sell the Choke Hazard Cooking kit...you got a cooking pot, pot stand, remote Choke Hazard alcohol stove and a wind screen...this kit weigh was 3.73 ounces...I bought a lot of these...they where that great...
Thanks for sharing. As a newbie to the hiking world, I’m finding that TH-cam is a great resource. I was already thinking Toaks pot, so it’s good to see that. I just found your channel and subscribed.
Good job Doc, I came up with an almost identical setup last year. The light weight is amazing, and I agree with you, solid fuel is often overlooked by the ultralight hiking community. Keep up the good work, we appreciate it!
Thank you for sharing this video. I have been using Esbit fuel for almost 20 years for day hikes and multiple overnight hikes. I use 3/4 of a tab for three cups of water. I bring it to light boil which is hot enough for one cup of coffee and a freeze dried meal. The left over tab is cooled and put in a ziplock bag for the next meal. So roughly I use one and three quarters tabs for two meals. As far as time to boil I am not in that big of a hurry. And the smell doesn’t bother me. I keep the tabs in a container on the outside of my pack. Oh and I even bake with them. One tab will bake a muffin or a little thing of cornbread. With a simmer ring it will burn for about thirty minutes.
I enjoy how many different type of stove setups you try. Tried an esbit stove once but really didn't care for the smell. Sticking to alcohol stove setups in the same weight range as your esbit.
Another great video! I recently picked up a Sterno Inferno after watching your video. I removed the base to the stand and replaced the lid with a stainless steel 'universal' lid from survival resources. For a burner I use the Evernew titanium. So if your looking at extended use ( for sake of argument) using a 12 oz bottle of Heat (thats 12 uses of boiling 2 cups) and able to boil 2 cups in 2 minutes it seems that the slight difference in weight would be a decent trade off for the rapid boil time. BTW... thanks for the video showing the Sterno Inferno! I'm loving this setup!
Great job with the vid!! With the slightly slower boil time one can get the stove lit , then go and set up tent, shake out the sleeping bag, come back and start the meal rehydrating while blowing up the sleep pad. #CampChores
Minibulldesign sold a cook kit that Wade this 3.73 ounces it was Tinny's Choke Hazard Turbo cooking kit ...for $35.00 you got a cooking pot, pot stand, wind screen and a Choke Hazard Turbo Alcohol Stove...this was a remote alcohol stove that let you refuel as you cooked...mostly for boiling water for freezer bag cooking...
My main problem with the solid fuel tabs is the slow boil time. A soda can stove with alcohol is as light and costs less in the procurement and trail usage per boil.
True, but the weight of the alcohol is much more. There is a spill risk also, which is why Ca. has banned them in parks. Also, Esbit tabs burn @ 1,400 degreed F. You can't get near that temp with alcohol, therefore a faster boil.
@@michaelcarter382 Sorry, I meant the soda can stoves, which typically weigh less than 10 grams. Alcohol also usually boils 500 ml water in under 6 minutes, and the volume is inherently scalable to the specific requirements of your meal, with little wastage. Plus, denatured alcohol costs a few cents per ounce, and is easily stored in small plastic (apple) juice bottles.
I went back to Esbit tabs for a recent 3 day section hike on the AT. Out of 6 boils, only 1 of them required a second tab to get a full rolling boil. My main issue with the Esbit tabs is the sticky tar-like residue that it leaves on the bottom of my pot. I can usually get most of it cleaned off using leaves and debris, but it's a hassle. I was also envious of my fellow hikers who would fire up their isobutane stoves and have a meal steeping before I even saw the first sign of steam from my pot. But, I do love the light weight and knowing exactly how much fuel I have.
For years my go to cook kit is heavier then yours but not by much. It's the titanium Evernew Appalachian set at 5.7 ounces. Choice of three fuels , wood , alcohol or the solid fuel tabs. My primary choice is the alcohol.
At altitude over 7k ft. (which is high here in Texas), takes my 1.25 tabs to boil 2 cups of h2o with a lid on the pot. So every time you want to cook or have hot coffee or tea, I'm looking at 1.25 tabs.. Also, almost every sporting goods/hunting/fishing/Walmart, etc. will have them.
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Thank you for the grams and ml's👍
Honestly it doesn't take much practice for an American to get used to grams. I'd imagine it's torture to go from base 10 to imperial though🤣
P.s. I still can't remember how many oz. In a gallon 🥴
That is my goto kit when I'm just out and about for the day. Love that Esbit kit.
Tinny used to sell the Choke Hazard Cooking kit...you got a cooking pot, pot stand, remote Choke Hazard alcohol stove and a wind screen...this kit weigh was 3.73 ounces...I bought a lot of these...they where that great...
who/what the fuck is Tinny, they dont sell this anymore?
Thanks for sharing. As a newbie to the hiking world, I’m finding that TH-cam is a great resource. I was already thinking Toaks pot, so it’s good to see that. I just found your channel and subscribed.
Good job Doc, I came up with an almost identical setup last year. The light weight is amazing, and I agree with you, solid fuel is often overlooked by the ultralight hiking community. Keep up the good work, we appreciate it!
Thank you for sharing this video. I have been using Esbit fuel for almost 20 years for day hikes and multiple overnight hikes. I use 3/4 of a tab for three cups of water. I bring it to light boil which is hot enough for one cup of coffee and a freeze dried meal. The left over tab is cooled and put in a ziplock bag for the next meal. So roughly I use one and three quarters tabs for two meals. As far as time to boil I am not in that big of a hurry. And the smell doesn’t bother me. I keep the tabs in a container on the outside of my pack. Oh and I even bake with them. One tab will bake a muffin or a little thing of cornbread. With a simmer ring it will burn for about thirty minutes.
I enjoy how many different type of stove setups you try. Tried an esbit stove once but really didn't care for the smell. Sticking to alcohol stove setups in the same weight range as your esbit.
Another great video!
I recently picked up a Sterno Inferno after watching your video. I removed the base to the stand and replaced the lid with a stainless steel 'universal' lid from survival resources. For a burner I use the Evernew titanium. So if your looking at extended use ( for sake of argument) using a 12 oz bottle of Heat (thats 12 uses of boiling 2 cups) and able to boil 2 cups in 2 minutes it seems that the slight difference in weight would be a decent trade off for the rapid boil time.
BTW... thanks for the video showing the Sterno Inferno! I'm loving this setup!
Great job with the vid!! With the slightly slower boil time one can get the stove lit , then go and set up tent, shake out the sleeping bag, come back and start the meal rehydrating while blowing up the sleep pad. #CampChores
Minibulldesign sold a cook kit that Wade this 3.73 ounces it was Tinny's Choke Hazard Turbo cooking kit ...for $35.00 you got a cooking pot, pot stand, wind screen and a Choke Hazard Turbo Alcohol Stove...this was a remote alcohol stove that let you refuel as you cooked...mostly for boiling water for freezer bag cooking...
Good information. Im still useing a normal fuel burning stove but looking to lighten my load
Well, here ya go
My main problem with the solid fuel tabs is the slow boil time. A soda can stove with alcohol is as light and costs less in the procurement and trail usage per boil.
True, but the weight of the alcohol is much more. There is a spill risk also, which is why Ca. has banned them in parks. Also, Esbit tabs burn @ 1,400 degreed F. You can't get near that temp with alcohol, therefore a faster boil.
@@michaelcarter382 Sorry, I meant the soda can stoves, which typically weigh less than 10 grams. Alcohol also usually boils 500 ml water in under 6 minutes, and the volume is inherently scalable to the specific requirements of your meal, with little wastage. Plus, denatured alcohol costs a few cents per ounce, and is easily stored in small plastic (apple) juice bottles.
I went back to Esbit tabs for a recent 3 day section hike on the AT. Out of 6 boils, only 1 of them required a second tab to get a full rolling boil. My main issue with the Esbit tabs is the sticky tar-like residue that it leaves on the bottom of my pot. I can usually get most of it cleaned off using leaves and debris, but it's a hassle. I was also envious of my fellow hikers who would fire up their isobutane stoves and have a meal steeping before I even saw the first sign of steam from my pot. But, I do love the light weight and knowing exactly how much fuel I have.
Sweet lite weight kit , i have some Titanium stuff im not really a lightweight backpacker but a little helps alot
For years my go to cook kit is heavier then yours but not by much. It's the titanium Evernew Appalachian set at 5.7 ounces. Choice of three fuels , wood , alcohol or the solid fuel tabs. My primary choice is the alcohol.
Exactly the same as my ultralight kit!
And yet another bad influence to my checkbook. Good video.
If i didnt like fresh foods so much this would be an awesome kit
Quite similar to my kit, except I use a fancee feest stove.
Have you tried using this stove as a wood stove by making a little fire under it? I would be interested to see how that would work.
It's Titanium so it works fine for boiling water, just not cooking
I have that same stove i picked it up for 3 bucks at a local store on close out.
Good video, thanks.
How easy is it to acquire those fuel pellets at every resupply point on a through-hike of the AT? I’m guessing you’d need two pellets per day.
At altitude over 7k ft. (which is high here in Texas), takes my 1.25 tabs to boil 2 cups of h2o with a lid on the pot. So every time you want to cook or have hot coffee or tea, I'm looking at 1.25 tabs.. Also, almost every sporting goods/hunting/fishing/Walmart, etc. will have them.
Have you checked out the Keith TItanium Wood stove? If not, please do. Need your opinion on it please. Shout out from the Philippines!
Love it! If you're going to cook that's as good as it gets. Amazon will get more of my money. 🙄
Thats the exact set up o cam up with minus afewmatches
The appeal to me is its simplicity.
That’s cool and all but hexamine is illegal in the uk
Great video, what is dollar total of this ultralight kit?
About $70, thanks for watching!
I've never given much thought to solid fuel previously. Is there a temperature range where solid fuel is too slow, impractical, or won't work?
It's worked for me in 5 degree F. on Rainer. It was a calm period of time though with little wind.
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Cook kit? What do you cook in a metal cup?
Speed or weight? I do not consider both as important. You forgot convenience, reliability and maintenance.
I love ultralight, but esbit cubes stinks :(
How messy / dirty are the Esbit tablets ? I know they stink.
They leave a small amount of residue which is easily wiped away. For me they are not dirty or messy at all.
I'll stick with my cat can stove, thank u.
All you need for BACKPACKING, is hot water. ifyou want anything more, buy a camper or stay home!
every bug in the woods, who stumbled against this lightweight set up, will throw it over ;-) that's the reason, why bed's, uh woods are burning ;-)
Have you considered doing a medical channel?
$34 with no measurement markers? Ill pass; I'm not a rich man, but thanks for showing.