Esbit stove fuel?? Which one??

[@lauriebloggs8391]

Thank you. A wide ranging and clear comparison, just what was needed. Thanks again.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! Best wishes my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@timothyaguilar7727]

Great Comparison!! Very Useful Info! Thanks For Your Video👍👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! Best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@David-mu5rv]

This was helpful. I discredited the Coughlin's, and now after your test, I'm going to reconsider. But first I must get a stove. Thanks again!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks mate glad you found it useful! I’d recommend buying a second hand original esbit stove from a military surplus store over a new modern made stove, just my opinion mate. Best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@water2field]

WOW BROTHER THANKYOU FOR THIS ONE!!! I AM FALLING HEAD FIRST INTO THIS BUSHCRAFT CULTURE!!! YOUR KNOWLEDGE IS WORTH MILLIONS MY FRIEND

[@MadDogSurvival]

I appreciate your kind support brother! Glad you liked it! Very best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@cuddlegrammie8041]

Hack saw blade !! Pure Genius Mad Dog :)). Mine just broke the other day . Glad I didn't throw it away .

[@MadDogSurvival]

Always good to have a piece of hacksaw blade in your survival tin too! Thanks again for your watching and kind support 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@rattlesnakejake96]

This was extremely helpful and I appreciate that you made your chart and showed it. Thank you!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Glad you found it useful! Thank you! Best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@IvanDP1967]

Late comment, for which I apologise. I've just bought a bulk lot of the Kombat hexi tablets for around £2 a box 😁 Works out to around 28-30p per tab, so best value for money so far. Many thanks for reviewing solid fuel tabs..... great for those of us who still like to use a solid fuel camp stove

[@MadDogSurvival]

Excellent! Good find! I’m still a fan of them for when you’re on the move and don’t want to make much mess or don’t want to faff around with gas bottles etc…. Nice one mate and thank you for watching 👍🏻👍🏻😎 best wishes

[@redpillnibbler4423]

Very interesting comparison 👍 I’ve worked out the following (rounded figures) I hope someone finds it useful. Pence per gram of fuel ; Highlander 2.2 Coghlans. 3 Kombat. 3.4 F.Draggon. 3.4 Esbit. 7.25 Burn time in seconds per gram of fuel ; Esbit. 87 Coghlans 74 Kombat. 29 Highlander. 26 F.Draggon. 9 Positive feedback (not criticism) - Fire Draggon should be used in a dish to stop it spilling everywhere and I think rather than the residue left on the wooden surface it would be better to show the state of the pot afterwards but I like this comparison. Overall I think I’d go with the Coghlans - they’re neat,efficient and reasonable cost and Esbit prices have gone silly!All the best mate 👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Excellent! Thank you very much for your watching and research! I’m always open to feedback and help! Yep I realise I should have put the f dragon in a container, I didn’t want to compromise the style of testing, but with hindsight I should have. I appreciate your great input and info! Again thank you mate 👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽 best wishes 😎👍🏽

[@redpillnibbler4423]

@@MadDogSurvival Thanks mate,I’ve just come subscribed to your channel - good stuff 👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you mate! Welcome aboard 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Nibbler, thanks for the data! 🔥

[@johnlea8519]

Interesting video, saved me time and money finding out what's best for my needs.....👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks! I’m glad you found it useful 👌🏽👍🏽😎

[@williammcguire3rd]

Great comparison. Nice test thanks for sharing 👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother I appreciate it 👍🏽 glad you liked it ! Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@gstokely7]

Awesome video and great information. Thanks for sharing and stay safe out there.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks again sister! Glad you liked it! Very best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎🙏🏼

[@marchood99]

The gel is ment to be in a small tray to stop it spreading like it has on your bench. This way it makes like an alcohol as it melts.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep I know just bad prep on my part mate 🙄🙄😎👍🏻 best wishes

[@marchood99]

@@MadDogSurvival can't agree more about the packaging with them though. No ide why the army have changed to these rather than hex especially if it's more expensive and less efficient.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Definitely! Was always hexi in my day! I’d take it over the gel any day. Very best wishes mate 👍🏻😎

[@hitchpost5822]

Hello from across the pond, in the U.S. we generally use a larger Esbit tablet, that comes individually packaged. The smaller ones I thought were for steam powered toys I have a steam engine that uses them, they just fit in the burner tray under the boiler. The round Coghlans tablets are fashioned after old U.S. military fuel tabs, that came in a small cardboard tube.of about 10 You used to be able to buy them in surplus stores for next to nothing. They made a small folding wing stove with a round fuel tray, you would stack two tablets on top of each other to heat a cup of coffee or what ever. I have not seen the other fuel tabs over here unfortunately. Keep up the interesting videos, and thank you.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks for the information! Interesting. I appreciate you watching and taking time to comment! I’d love one of those model steam trains, lol... still a kid at heart! Very best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎👌🏽

[@kathreenmargaret1883]

Thank you. Was checking to see if you use any Tea Lights for Fuel. 🌷🙏🎶

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks for your watching! No tea lights don’t output enough heat, would take hours to boil water. It’s a shame though I’ve got lots of them in my house lol… have a great weekend friend 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽😎

[@LS-lb7pw]

Wonderful test! 🙂

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks! Glad you liked it 👍🏻 best wishes 😎

[@mtstream55n]

Great information my friend and thank you!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks again Sue my friend! 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@flon57]

Thanks for the test good job, love the way you guys in the UK say "whilst", 👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks buddy! Glad you liked it 😁👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@tubbyguyoutdoors]

Incredibly in-depth review bud ! Very well done and I’m sure will a lot of people ! Thanks for sharing

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks! Good of you to say so mate! I appreciate it! Best wishes buddy 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Wow that was the best comparison/testing of those I have seen! Thanks for sharing brother, it was very informative!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! That’s very kind of you to say so! Thanks for watching again buddy hope your well over there! Best wishes brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@shovelhead8]

i always thought about getting one of these stoves but never did. Now I might get one. Thank you for the scientific test, Andy. Stay safe and stay warm

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks buddy I’m sure you’ll find one at a yard sale knowing you! lol... I’m sure you will find a bargain! Thanks again for your watching and kind support brother I appreciate it very much 🙏🏼👍🏽 hope your well mate 😎👌🏽

[@Dennis-dk4ir]

Thank you for your review and information.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Glad you found it useful! Have a great weekend my friend 👍🏻😎

[@chiefkirk]

Great info Andy. I also have one of those stoves which I bought at WalMart for about $4.00. I absolutely love it. It came with fuel tablets which work great. The little stove also works great as a pot stand for your alcohol stove and also works good burning sticks in case you run out of fuel. It's very versatile and cheap and also lightweight. A real winner in my book. Thanks for the detailed fuel info. Great job brother.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks again brother! Yep I definitely agree I’ve used these for years now and are still my go to light stove! Yes very versatile! Thanks for your watching again brother I appreciate it! Very best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@chiefkirk]

@@MadDogSurvival I enjoy your videos pal.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Good of you my mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@laram.8413]

Thanks for this video, it’s exactly what I was looking for

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! Best wishes 👍🏽😎

[@LaurentGouzouAKALynx]

That's a very good test and review of those different fuel tabs 👍👍👍👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks my friend glad you liked it 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@rontsawyer362]

Brother thanks for the test . I have made that mistake once lol hope all is good .

[@MadDogSurvival]

lol... thanks brother! Yep think most of us have tried it! Lol... all good here thanks! Hope your doing good too brother! Very best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽😎

[@MrLabradorwildman]

Hi Just found your Video, I have tried them all! I did ask BCB, if you could take them out of the container and place in bag to save wieght, but was told they would just melt away after time..Still i like there BCB stove with the windshield, i tried fondue gel too which burt well, 2 cups of water in 5 mins Boiling. Still i do enjoy changeing up and use all drffrent fuels. thanks again Dave from Labrador City,Labrador, Canada.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks mate! Yep I like the BCB fuel if used in a stove with a container for it. Like you said it doesn’t last long to the open air though! Thanks for your watching and taking time to comment! Best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@MichaelR58]

Mad Dog , that was a great video comparison of fuels , thanks for the research , I'll have to look for the recommended brand , God bless !

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks buddy glad you liked it! Hope it’s been helpful. Wishing you health and happiness my friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@dedsert9653]

you can get the firedragon gel blocks for 17p each, if you buy the large box of 48 packs of 6 for £50

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks yes I’ve found them a lot cheaper since making this video. Thanks for your watching and taking time to comment. Best wishes friend 👍🏽😎

[@billmelton8993]

Thanks for the information brother I bought some of those lad problems finding fuel from my little stove but I'm glad I never used them I use them to start fires instead lol we have a pot belly wood burning stove we used to heat the house with so I used them to start the fires I'm glad now and now I know why thanks do your test stay safe

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Yep I definitely understand! Best to use the correct fuel! Hope little grey is doing well and on the mend brother! 🙏🏼👍🏽 sending you love and respect my friend 😎

[@uffy4727]

As always top vid👏👏👏👍

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you! Very good of you ! Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@leewoolaghan916]

Cracking vid as always the fire dragon fuel works better used in the proper stove

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep definitely agree! Thanks again brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@sodacan1011111111111]

Awesome brother 🇺🇸💯🇬🇧 That was a great experiment. You covered each one very well. I use the one that came in second and some military ones. LoL. You cracked me up during the time lapse. LoL Holy smokes. I see why you'd never want to use the fire starters. LoL Much love and respect always my friend 💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks for watching my stuff again brother! I know you know all this stuff anyway, I aim my videos at beginners really. Hope your doing well brother. Me and my Mrs send you our love and respect brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@sodacan1011111111111]

@@MadDogSurvival ... I enjoy spending time with you my friend and you are always a great teacher 🇬🇧💯🇺🇸. Back to work today. But doing well my friend. You stay safe over there Brother

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you very much brother I appreciate your friendship 🙏🏼👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jastrapper190]

Great video. Thanks.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@emergingloki]

Hi fella! Good stuff as always. Could I suggest a 'round 2'? Same idea, but this time boiling water. Same stove, came cup, same water quantity, just the fuel changes. Maybe match weights so cut up the big tabs or use multiple little one. Would give a good gage on usability. Thanks again.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks! Yep that’s a good idea! I’ll have to re visit this! Thanks for watching and your ideas! Very best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽👌🏽😎

[@robertfreeman6082]

I think that would make a great video. In essence we could then get a price per boil (of set amount of water) - which to many people could be the decider rather than the boil time itself.

[@LezleysAdventures]

I've ben experimenting with esbit style stoves and have found this useful

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks sister glad you found it useful! Have fun! Best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@JohnWalshLegend]

Hi mate, just found your channel and subbed. I collect various stoves of different types, and recently hacked that Ikea strainer which i have yet to test. All the best!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! I appreciate your kind support! Welcome aboard! Yep the ikea strainers make great little hobo stoves! Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@MIKESWILDWORLD]

Thanks Mad Dog! My favorite is the Esbit big blocks. I can just add more if I am not through cooking. Smell is minimal. Love the Fire Dragon fire but like you said expensive and burns too fast. Good work man! Mike MWW

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks very much brother! Yep that’s a good shout to be fair I should have included them! I’ve just subbed your channel brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎 best wishes mate

[@bushcraftjoe1]

Great information

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother glad you liked it 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@randywithofapt2660]

Hey Andy, Thanks for sharing. You said not scientific.. I count that as quite scientific. We'll just call it commontific; the best kind of test. ; ) I could be incorrect but I don't think Highlander brand is common on this side of the map but found a couple of ads on e-bay. Regardless, the test gives anyone a good view of what to look for. Thanks.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks again buddy! I’m not sure on availability over there my mate, but I’m glad you liked the video! I appreciate your kind support brother 👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎 best wishes friend

[@SDMountainMan]

I didn't know that there was so many brands good to know the results I agree about the Coghlan. My first stove I got in Boyscouts came with a tube of round tabs

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks mate! Yep there’s lots more too ! I just thought I’d show a few of the ones I have! Lol... boy-scouts.... happy days! Ohh to be young again! 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@CyberCurtainTwitcher]

Very informative video my friend.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎 best wishes mate

[@KuukkeliBushcraft]

Used to use hexamine stoves a lot, haven't used one in years and there is absolutely no good reason for that. Used those fire dragon tablets (if you could call them that) in a tuna can. Thought they were rubbish. Interesting experiment mate. Maybe one day I will dig through my boxes of old kit to look for a hexamine stove. Best wishes mate.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks again brother! Yep agree with you on the fire dragon gels! Over priced and not a great fuel! I appreciate your kind support and watching! Hope your well and safe up there! Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@aksalaman4689]

Nice comparison on the fuel tablets. Here in the US, Coghlans is not known for quality camping stuff, nice to see it placed high on your list. Watch your health Mad Dog!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks buddy! Yep I have had a couple of people from across the pond tell me the same. I appreciate your feedback my friend. Take care and best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Oh yeah!

[@MadDogSurvival]

😂👍🏽👍🏽😎🍻

[@Plain-Ole-Chuck]

Have only used the tabs that came with my knock off stove so far. (did a video a good while ago) I do have some military surplus ones I want to try but I think I will pick up some of the Highlander tabs. I think those little stoves are underutilized . Thanks for sharing your tests

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks buddy yes definitely agree they are under rated for sure! Great little stoves imo... yep can’t go far wrong with ex military stuff! Very best wishes brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@oldman5250]

You could vacuum sealed them for long term storage.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Good idea! I’ll have to try that! Thanks brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@cwoutdoors9258]

Good review, prefer the old hexi block over everything lol , had a shed full but, getting to the end soon, cheers bro.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks buddy yep I agree! Can’t beat tried and tested proper old school kit! Take care my mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@simonridley9333]

nice one Andy another failed attempt at burning the shed down lol, cheapo round ones fit a vitamin c tube perfectly stay safe atb S

[@MadDogSurvival]

Lol.....🔥🔥😳🙄..Thanks buddy I’ll remember that one , think I’ve got one somewhere (vit tube)👍🏽.... best wishes mate 😎👍🏽👍🏽🍻

[@PrepperDel]

It is difficult in these times to keep finding things to do! Good info Brother they are handy for a small hike carry etc.i have a well old one that stays in my pack with yes the old hexi blocks 🤷‍♂️😆 as I have a surplus. Again mines kept in a leather pouch too. Anyways stay safe Bro hope you and the family are well. ATB Del

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Yep definitely hard at the moment! Keep your chin up my mate! It will come and go like everything else! Stay safe buddy! Very best wishes to you and your family my mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@GrasshopperOutdoors]

Really informative. Yes you have to contain that expensive BCB Gel blocks or it will escape from the stove 😀 I still like the original hexi blocks even though they can decay/crumble if left to the air for LONG periods and the fumes pong a bit and are a bit toxic. If you can find some charcoal along the way that helps to extend/increase the heat and is smokeless if dry. All the best

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks mate 👍🏽 yep definitely agree! Can’t beat the original toxic good stuff lol... like the proper old leaded paints lol... this modern water based stuff is like bitch piss! 😂😂 thanks for your watching again brother I appreciate it! I’ve got a giveaway coming along soon so keep posted! 👌🏽👍🏽👍🏽😎 best wishes mate 👍🏽

[@tonyfoye8940]

Another good video. Did you make the pitch if so a good job

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Yep I made the pouch only a rough job but it does the job lol... best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@Matt-kj5eu]

thank you

[@MadDogSurvival]

No problem! Glad you liked it 👍🏻👍🏻😎 best wishes

[@outdoornorwegia]

Nice review.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thank you my friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@outdoornorwegia]

@@MadDogSurvival seriously, it was very helpfull for me, i just ordered esbit stove. Best regards from Norway :)

[@MadDogSurvival]

Glad you found it useful brother! I enjoy using the esbit stoves especially when I’m carrying light! Hope you enjoy yours! I spent a bit of time in Norway with the military years ago, just inland from Molde, beautiful country! I’d love to go back as a civilian/tourist some day! Best wishes friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@Dexter-rp3jq]

i have a combat UK he xi stove nice video :)

[@Dexter-rp3jq]

*kombat

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep they are good stoves! Nice one mate! Enjoy it! Best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@BCJerbs]

Bloody BeerFlu eh?! Keep trudging bruv it'll all get better! No worries....love these stove lost mine years ago and haven't bothered getting a new one as of yet...maybe soon I might win one? Anywho cheers, Jerbs

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep definitely brother! Keep your chin up mate! Who knows you may be lucky ? Got to be in it to win it! Best wishes 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@BCJerbs]

@@MadDogSurvival I'm here...really hope I'm the winner of your giveaway bruv! All that sweet gear...when do you think you'll start that ? I have to have better luck winning stuff this year! And I'd love to get my subscribers up as well...all in good time! Jerbs for the win! Cheers.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Probably over the weekend or sometime next week, still waiting for a couple more items to arrive. Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@BCJerbs]

@@MadDogSurvival Righteous Mr.Dog...id be sooo incredibly grateful if I won...oh boy would I! Can't wait bruv!

[@REAPERMILITIAOUTDOORS]

Good ass video brother. Lmao and funny as well in the time lapse. 👊💀🍻🇬🇧🍻🇺🇲🍻

[@MadDogSurvival]

Thanks brother! Good of you my man 👍🏽👍🏽🍻👌🏽😎🇺🇸🇺🇸 stay cool brother

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Nice scientific experiment Andy 😉. Good education for newbies looking for cooking options. We could really see the burn results that were clean nice test. Get out of that shed before you look like a chimley sweep. Nice video brother thanks for posting and sharing. OH YEAH! jas from nz.🌏👍🙂♨️♨️♨️🔥🔥🔥

[@MadDogSurvival]

Lol... thanks buddy! Yep got a bit smoky in there! 😂👍🏽... thanks for your support brother hope your well and having a good weekend! Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎🙏🏼

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Been pretty hot here the last couple of weeks. I prefer a cooler climate. Keep up the great videos Andy. Keep safe you and Wendy. Your country looks pretty bad with this new strain of covid on the News. Hope your employment is effected. Thanks mate. Oh yeah! Can't wait for your next video!

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Sorry mate. Isn't effected. That just sounded bad 👎 . I need to sack my proof reader.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Lol... no problem mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep the media at it again! 🙄🙄 take care my brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@oldman5250]

I have that stove and a box of tables on your left but even they are square not round.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Nice one brother 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@garyboon3764]

Ta Andy...wots next...r u going to Cambridge??? Lol mukka.. Gary

[@MadDogSurvival]

Lol... not posh enough for that mate lol... 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@haroldbaker5051]

I need one that can burn inside of a tent when raining.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Stick to gas then! Propane is probably the best way! Best wishes 👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@glenmo1]

My esbit fuel tabs..each tab came individually SEALED ..

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep I’ve seen that it’s a pain, however sometimes the wrapper can be lit too. Best wishes 👍🏻😎

[@KPSDISCIPLESHIP]

Hay there mate how you doing

[@MadDogSurvival]

Hello brother! All good here thanks buddy! Hope your doing good! Wishing you a great new year my friend 👍🏽👍🏽😎🙏🏼

[@KPSDISCIPLESHIP]

@@MadDogSurvival u too partner have a great one, stay safe and god bless you

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Am I first!

[@MadDogSurvival]

Yep you’re first brother! Lol.. thank you 👍🏽👍🏽😎