Flexible Esbit 5- Piece MULTI-FUEL Lightweight Trekking Combo

When you think of the company Esbit, you probably think of solid fuel. Well, they offer quite a bit more than just that, including today's Trekking combo kit we will be taking a look at!

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[chado_outdoors]

Hey, Ernie! Just saw this again in my suggested videos, so thought i would give a long-term reviewish comment. Over time, i have found myself using this kit more and more. I love carrying La Moderna Mexican Tomato Chicken soup packets, and with this kit you can add half a pack with 2c water and in around 12 minutes have a hot bowl of soup, then flip the lid over and boil a cup of coffee or cocoa. Also it boils and hydrates my homemade dehydrated meals quite well. The latest amazement was actually discovered on July 4th when my daughter and i were doing a little picnic waiting for the city fireworks. You can put a pack of hotdogs and 2 John Morrell smoked sausages cut in half in vertically with 1/2-1c water and have PERFECTLY steamed dogs. We were so amazed that we have used it several more times since lol. Add in the Esbit fry pan, ehich actually works quite well on top of the stand, and you can cook great food and have a perfect little kit for solo adventures. Also to add, if you take the lid of a larger veggie can, you can toss it in the bottom to make it into a twig stove in an emergency

[johnschmalbach]

This was the very first cook kit I ever bought for overnighters and weekend trips. For a rookie backpacker who doesn't have the experience to build their own kit yet this is definitely a good choice.

[sparkysystem]

Thanks for all your great videos. I use my Esbit all the time despite having loads of stoves to choose from, I do 2-6 day hiking and camping trips. It’s quiet (helpful in UK for wild camping as it’s not normally legal), it has a handle on the simmer cover, mine has non-stick inside, the big slot in the windshield allows you to put the simmer cover over the flame without taking the pot off. I use an additional folding aluminium windshield which keeps even more heat on the pot as well as protecting against quite strong wind, I can fold the windshield for my frying pan size or the standard pot. I want to replace the plastic feet with aluminium so I can use it as a small twig burner too, for fun or if I run out of spirits. So far I’ve only used the small pan as a lid. Spirit burners do take longer than the noisy gas stoves but I’m always about enjoying the journey and the relaxation of nighttime camps and I don’t need to eat the miles to get to a destination. I use an additional pot bag to make sue the non-stick does not get damaged. I cook boil in the bag meals in the pot and use the same boiled water for tea, perfect. I fit tea bags, powdered milk, a lighter and trimmed down plastic spork as well as the burner etc. I love it. Hope this helps people.

[pamelaklemp]

I bought that same kit for my husband for Father's Day awhile back. We have been pleasantly surprised how often we use it! It's a 👍 great kit to take on day hikes, fishing trips and any outing when you're not in a hurry to make foods quicker. We often take it for heating canned soups and sammies. It makes a 👍 good pot of cowboy coffee too. All in all it's a really nice, compact kit!

[danielkutcher]

I used Esbit as my sole source of fuel for a Georgia AT section hike back in 2006. Temperatures dropped into the 20s and I was always able to boil 2 cups of water. I used a titanium Esbit cube holder, a titanium 1.3 liter Evernew titanium pot, and a titanium foil windscreen. I can't remember the weight, but it was stupid light, and Esbit cubes makevery good fire starters. The kit that you reviewed is a nice, light, compact kit. The boil time with the Esbit cubes was impressive. You would need a decent windscreen for regular use.

[ost]

Always in the box of my motorbike.
Efficient and all weather.
Alcool burner full and 20 esbit tablets.

[gladeshunter]

Good timing Ernie I’ve been mulling over this one lately to pair up with my Redcamp stove .

[Gstrowes]

I’ve got the older version of this kit, it’s very nice.

[sanborns]

I own the solid fuel kit and customized it to burn alcohol using a penny can stove too and a twig stove if needed. Esbit in my opinion is an example of German innovation and quality.

[JohnDoe-dfzz]

I bought this kit a year or so ago. It’s a nice kit and the two fuel options give you some versatility in how it is used. Nice kit to toss in your car with solid fuel for emergencies, or pack alcohol for camping or planned usage.

[wisenber]

I've had an Esbit multi for years. Does fine for what it is.

[walkerone]

Have had my 5 pc trail set for 7 yrs now. Made a wind screen from an aluminum oven liner sheet from the dollar store and I nest that around the pot holder then place it in the larger (bottom) pot. The wind screen makes a huge difference and weighs nothing. I don't store alcohol in the burner but I do store two Esbit cubes in it...fits w/the lid screwed on. It's funny that you mentioned how it takes some bloom time but you did count it anyway. Most people who time alcohol stoves will not count the bloom time. Just say'n. Aluminum is very close to Ti in weight. I use my pots for the solid fuel, alcohol and stick stoves. This is a great kit and will last the test of time. There is still room like you said for lighter, small tightly sealed containers....1 oz.?, although I like to carry it in empty Heat bottles as they are indestructible and w/the long neck won't leak. Using the alcohol stove this is a great kit for 1-2 people and you've got the solid fuel as backup. Thanks for reviewing it!

[AquaTech]

Patch came in. An here again watching some good ole water boil with the stove guy

[Canadian_Craftsman]

I also bought this set about ten years ago for my BOB and still have it kicking around 😆 great reviews as always Ernie stay strong&healthy safe&happy!!(=✌💚

[oxxnarrdflame]

It looks like a great kit. Esbit gear is always quality. I own the solid fuel only kit and have no real complaints.

[inbedduringcovid]

I like this cook kit. It looks extremely useful for a few people. I think this could cook things quickly for at most 3 to 4 people at a time if really stretching the food. But I just got the whole firebox set because that could feed a small army if need be or comfortably cook for 1.

[troyjenkins]

Fall...its not even Summer yet and I'm ready for it.😆I find the solid fuel works for me better in the warmer months.Good review👍

[Stealthiker]

I’ve owned my Esbit kit for 4 years now, I bought it for backpacking. Because of the sacks it sits very quiet in my pack. Very efficient and light weight rig. The only draw back is the fuel pellets, they smell like rotten fish and the smell will absorb in what you store them in. Stick with the alcohol as it can be purchased in any trail town easily.I have also tried to improve on this system, but in the end it works just fine as is. I’m learning about Carbon Felt, maybe for an additional wind shield.

[williameddy]

Thanks for another great video
Have you or are you planning a video that will deal with optimum distance between surface of fuel to bottom of pan or pot.. for best efficiency
Thanks

[pablobonilla]

Hey Ernie. Watching this video gave me a flash back of a stereo inferno video u did. Got me thinking 🤔
Can u do a “VS” video of this esbit stove n the stereo inferno using the esbit alcohol stove n an esbit. Curious on how different they work. Appreciate ur work.