HJ,

I tried the Esbit tabs and they work about as well as they do in an Esbit stove. The only problem is that there is no windbreak like the Esbit. I added a bit of aluminum foil for a windbreak and it works well at a LOT less weight (1.1 oz with the pouch and foil). Great for an emergency stove but not my taste for an everyday mugup. 8 to 10 min. for a pint of water to heat and plenty of crud on the pot (the stuff sack gets real dirty and it is easy to spread around). I'll keep the Pocket Rocket for every day, but we keep trying.

The best,

Jerry