[pct-l] Esbit vs. Alcohol

[stillroaming]

The following are the highlights directly off the back of the Esbit Package:
+ Practically odorless
+ Non-toxic formula
+ Emits no harmful vapors
+ Leaves no ash residue
+ Weather resistant
+ Generates 1400 F heat
+ Nearly smokeless - emits no harmful vapor (second time it says that)
+ Non-explosive - will not self ignite with temperature changes
+ 12-15 minutes burn time per cube

and other non-relevant stuff...

Scott

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tortoise" <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Cc: "stillroaming" <pct at delnorteresort.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Esbit vs. Alcohol


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