Why our classic has been convincing for decades
Outdoor trends come and go, but some products endure. Our Esbit solid fuel tablets are a true classic. Tried and tested for decades, they're easy to use and reliable in almost any condition. Whether hiking, bushcrafting, bikepacking or in your emergency backpack – these solid fuel tablets are a true all-rounder with a lightweight design.
We'll show you how versatile solid fuel is – including a delicious recipe for a real chocolate pudding that's easy to prepare on the go. Tested by outdoor enthusiast Thorsten Nagel.
Versatile
Esbit solid fuel is suitable for cooking and heating food and drinks, as well as for boiling and cooling water. Its ease of use makes it particularly practical for preparing trekking meals or a quick coffee on the go. Furthermore, it can also be used as a grill or fire starter, making it versatile in its applications.
Despite its compact form, solid fuel tablets offer a high calorific value. One tablet reliably provides energy – without any complicated technology or accessories. This is precisely what makes them so popular with minimalist outdoor enthusiasts.
Solid fuel: Reliable in cold weather, at high altitudes and in outdoor use.
A major advantage of our solid fuel is its reliability under difficult conditions. The tablets burn even at temperatures below 0 °C and function equally well at high altitudes.
Ignition is easy with a match or lighter. The fuel is non-explosive, produces no sparks and burns evenly. It produces no visible smoke and leaves virtually no residue. The smoother combustion is a clear advantage, especially for bushcraft. Compared to gas cartridges, it also offers the benefits of less packaging waste and simpler disposal.
Extra long durability
Another advantage is its long shelf life. Stored in a dry place, the solid fuel remains usable for many years. This makes the solid fuel tablets, manufactured in Germany, ideal for emergency backpacks, survival kits, or as an essential component of outdoor gear.
Find you matching Esbit stove
Our Esbit pocket stove is sold with solid fuel included and is ready to use immediately. We also offer larger cooksets specifically designed for use with solid fuel.
On our Instagram channel, outdoor enthusiast Thorsten Nagel shows in a post how he uses our pocket stove with solid fuel to prepare a delicious chocolate pudding. You can find the recipe here:
Chocolate pudding recipe by Thorsten Nagel
Preparation: Heat half the milk and cream together in the Esbit camping pot. Finely grate or chop the dark chocolate and add it to the hot milk. Whisk the remaining milk with the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and egg yolk until smooth.
Add this mixture to the chocolate milk and stir continuously for about 3 minutes until smooth. Keep the temperature just below boiling point. This is easily achieved with our pocket stove and solid fuel.
Ingredients for two people:
- 150 ml milk
- 100 ml cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 30 g dark chocolate
- 20 g sugar
- 20 g cornstarch
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
You can find more information about this popular fuel on our information page for solid fuel.
