For outdoor activities in winter, reliable and uncomplicated equipment is essential. This includes not only the right clothing, but also food and drink. Low temperatures, high altitudes, and short breaks place special demands on cooking sets, water bottles, and vacuum flasks.
Vacuum flasks or food jugs allow you to bring hot drinks or food from home and keep them warm for several hours – ideal for avoiding long cooking breaks in cold weather. However, if your supply runs out, or you need to reheat water or prepare food while on the go, compact cooking solutions are essential. Lightweight solid fuel is practical in these situations, as it is quickly ready for use even at low temperatures, enabling short, efficient cooking stops.
Vacuum flask & solid fuel: Efficiency in cold conditions
Especially in winter, the combination of a vacuum flask and solid fuel becomes evident: it allows for efficient use of time, energy, and fuel. Water heated at home can be used directly on the go or, if needed, only briefly reheated, significantly reducing cooking times. This keeps breaks in the cold short, prevents the body from cooling down too much and noticeably reduces fuel consumption – a clear advantage in low temperatures and with limited luggage.
Insulated bottle: efficiently retains heat
Whether filled at home or with freshly heated water on the go, a vacuum flask plays a crucial role in retaining heat. It ensures that hot drinks stay warm for extended periods, even in sub-zero temperatures and are always readily available.
Our vacuum flasks are specially designed for outdoor use and are built for durability and ease of use.
Advantages of our vacuum flask:
- Robust CLASSIC vacuum flask for cold or hot drinks
- Made of stainless steel
- 2 drinking cups included
- Cap with pour-through function
- Quick and easy disassembly and cleaning of the cap
- Additional screw cap
- Both closures are 100 % leak-proof
- free from BPA and phthalates
The vacuum flasks are available in 500 ml, 750 ml and 1000 ml sizes, as well as in various colours and series – suitable for short breaks as well as for long winter tours.
Solid fuel: Heating water in cold and high temperatures
Hot water is much more than just a base for drinks in winter. It warms the body from the inside, helps prevent chilling during breaks and provides a quick energy boost – for example, through tea, broth or instant meals. At the same time, it makes short stops more efficient, since water only needs to be heated once or briefly boiled later.
Hot drinks can be taken directly from home in a vacuum flask. But when the drink is empty or you need to heat water or food while out and about, robust cooksets become essential. Especially in winter, the question arises: which fuel can be used to heat water or food efficiently? Our Esbit solid fuel is particularly suitable for this, as it burns steadily regardless of outside temperature and altitude – even at temperatures below 0°C and at high altitudes. Despite its light weight, it has a high calorific value. Whether for cooking or as a grill and fire starter – its uses are versatile. The tablets are easy to light with matches or a lighter, making them perfect for winter hikes, trekking tours and outdoor setups.
Flexible combination options: solid fuel, stove and vacuum flask
Esbit solid fuel is compatible with various Esbit cooksets and is available in different sizes. This allows the cooking setup to be adapted to the length of the trip, weight requirements, and intended use.
For short trips where lightness is important, we recommend our classic: the Esbit pocket stove. The appropriate solid fuel is already included, making setup particularly easy. Combined with our round camping pot for example, water can be heated quickly during short breaks.
This way you can:
- Beverages such as tea or coffee are prepared
- Packet soups or simple meals can be heated
- Boil water for quick meals. You can learn more about quick meals cooked in our food jugs in our blog post.
The drinks can then be poured directly into the vacuum flask. They will stay warm for hours – without needing to be boiled again. For food, we recommend our food jugs. These containers have a wide opening, so you can eat directly from them.
Efficient solution for tours
The combination of vacuum flask, solid fuel tablets and cookset is functional:
- Heat water with solid fuel
- Prepare a drink
- Fill directly into the vacuum flask
- Keep drinks warm for hours
For winter tours, well-thought-out equipment is crucial. The vacuum flask keeps your drinks warm, while Esbit solid fuel tablets, used with a suitable stove, ensure reliable heating. Together, they create a simple cooking setup for outdoor enthusiasts who don't want to go without warm drinks and food, even in cold weather – and who can noticeably optimize their tours through shorter breaks and reduced fuel consumption. Outdoor enthusiast Stefan demonstrates our CLASSIC insulated bottle in action – you can find the video and many more on our Instagram account.
