[pct-l] Esbit vs. Alcohol

[Tortoise]

what kind of residue do the  various tablets leave?  Is it toxic or 
otherwise a pollutant?

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Tortoise

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stillroaming wrote:
> Being an Esbit fanatic, of course I have to chime in.
> 
> + You can ship *all* of your fuel in your drift box. If you send any 
> resupply boxes, drop fuel in them also. You will *never* have to look for 
> fuel. Availability is simply not an issue. During any long hike you will 
> always see a few alcohol junkies looking for fuel, because availability can 
> be an issue. Esbit isn't.
> 
> + Why would you even consider boil time when choosing fuel (within reason)? 
> Esbit takes about 12 minutes. If alcohol takes 4 minutes, does the time 
> difference really matter?
> 
> + Yes, solid fuels leave a residue. When you are done with your pot, rub the 
> bottom of the pot briskly in the dirt. Residue gone and the titanium really 
> doesn't mind.
> 
> Scott
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