Minime is correct in saying that Alcohol Hand Cleaner is gelled and works on a wet surface. I conducted my own non-scientific studies and found you can cook with it, besides boiling water. I also have found that on damp ground (snow covered) it lights and burns very well. This could mean the difference between having and not having a fire. <img src="images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> Be careful though, alcohol in any form burns clean enough to be almost invisible.