I am going to go over a few of the fire options I have in my fire kit. One of the things I have used and liked is Maya dust by Light My Fire. Once you get it lite, it will burn really hot for a bit, I think I will try the sticks they have next. You get a snuff size can of this stuff so use it wisely in your tender bundle. Its good for starting fires in slightly damp conditions which is a much needed skill to learn. Down side is you dont get a lot and it does take a little extra heat or spark to get it lite. Once lite though it burns great! Just wish you could get it in a bigger can!
Trioxane, this stuff is the shiznit! It takes a spark real easy and can burn for a long time! I always have this in my pack, in my pyro kit (fire kit). You can use it to start a fire, cook over, heat/cook or purify a cup of water. This is awesome stuff, the only draw back is once you open a packet, the time is ticking, the bars dont store well once opened, so if you open once be sure to use it quickly! this will burn in the damp, wet and even in a mild breeze. you should shield it from the wind and your fire from the wind as well to gain maximum advantage of the heat from the tablets/bars.
Esbit fuel tablets, these work with the Esbit stove, they can also be used as a standalone to help start a fire or placed between some level rocks to cook with or purify water over. Just think of it as a smaller version of a Trioxane tablet.
If you prep or camp, I think this is a must have for any BOB or camp pack. Its super light, small and can pack 4 Esbit bars with in itself when folded. This can heat up a canteen of water to boil temperature with one tablet. The tablet last about 12-15 minutes and you do need to try to protect it from the wind when heating something. It will heat a cup of water in about 6 -8 minutes. These are cool, these are German, these are built to last you IF you treat it right, Get one,, try it, I think you will say Cool as well.
This is the small stove, folded up with 4 fuel tabs in it. You can literally slip this in your pocket and go...I will add some more pics soon as well as some pics of these in action! Producing FIRE!
