Can someone recommend a supplier for Esbit fuel? I checked Major Surplus and the Sportsman's Guide sites - no joy.<br><br>*Or*, is there an alternative fuel you like that would fit conveniently in an Esbit stove?<br><br>Thanks -<br>Mamabear

Mamabear,<br><br>Tons of places. Here are two: Esbit at Campmor and Esbit at REI<br><br>They seem to run about $6 US for 12 no matter where I look. I think I most recently bought some from REI, but it could have been Campmor (discount to Scouts/Scouters). Lots of other solid fuel tablets will work, but the genuine esbit tabs are probably the best bet.<br><br>Regards,<br><br>Tom

Try REI. $5.95 per package. I purchased in the store last month (not on-line). <br><br>http://www.rei.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=3091732&prmenbr=8000&cgrfnbr=4500550

Tom & Schwert - <br><br>Thanks for the recommendations!<br><br>mamabear

www.campmors.com also sells esbit tabs. The stoves come with 6 tabs in a white box new. The seperate fuel blocks are over packaged. If you wish to carry 6 in the stove itself, save the box or find a replacement. Esbits benefit from an improvised reflector/windscreen such as heavy guage aluminum.

>>>Esbits benefit from an improvised reflector/windscreen such as heavy guage aluminum. <br><br>Good idea -- it's pretty inefficient to let the flames shoot up over the side of the cooking pot! I was trying my hand at cooking today. <br><br>Thanks for the tips, Chris!<br><br>Mamabear

The cheapest I've found them is at a chain store around here called Galyans. I paid $4.99 per dozen.<br><br>You might be interested in this homemade esbit burner:<br><br>http://www4.gvsu.edu/triert/bpack/esbit/esbit_stove.htm

Thanks for the tips, Hoodoo, will check it out!<br><br>Mamabear