Cooking with Solid Fuel

Light, compact and reliable - describes cooking with solid fuel perfectly. Solid fuel has been part of the Esbit brand DNA for 85 years. Because it has stood the test of time. Thanks to its high calorific value and versatility, it is not only popular with outdoor adventurers. Some aid organisations and NATO member states also use Esbit solid fuel to heat up food.

When cooking with solid fuel, you can choose from numerous cooksets and stoves in our range. You can choose between different pot sizes and materials, such as 18/8 stainless steel and hard anodized aluminum.

For cooking with solid fuel, we offer different tablet sizes (4 g, 5 g, 14 g & 27 g). Their burning time is between 5 and 15 minutes. The fuel consists of a special mixture of mainly methenamine & wax. It is manufactured in Germany.

One advantage of cooking with solid fuel is that the fuel also works at higher altitudes and in sub-zero temperatures. It also burns silently and produces no visible smoke - ideal for heating food or water undisturbed in the great outdoors. Are you unsure which cookset best suits your requirements? Then start the shopping guide here. You can also find more information about our range on our YouTube account.