tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post1295566158544103145..comments2024-03-21T19:29:24.316-07:00Comments on Adventures In Stoving: Hexamine (ESBIT) StovesHikin' Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-28345735731414584642015-10-30T18:18:22.778-07:002015-10-30T18:18:22.778-07:00Kelly, it's better to take it out of the bag ...Kelly, it's better to take it out of the bag before you light it.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-36529831323101703952015-10-30T04:30:25.504-07:002015-10-30T04:30:25.504-07:00How does it light up when hexamine is in plastic b...How does it light up when hexamine is in plastic bag?Forest Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227280564820735745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-35191453707628614562014-12-03T21:18:29.828-08:002014-12-03T21:18:29.828-08:00I would think so. If one didn't have any, a l...I would think so. If one didn't have any, a lighter works better than a match. On can also shave off a pile of "dust" with a knife and that dust will ignite more easily.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-37001314618650796612014-12-01T18:55:49.073-08:002014-12-01T18:55:49.073-08:00A few drops of hand sanitizer helps start 'em ...A few drops of hand sanitizer helps start 'em up ...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17787971674783201534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-2211830975735533622012-03-21T14:52:02.391-07:002012-03-21T14:52:02.391-07:00Hi, David,
I've found that gram per gram the ...Hi, David,<br /><br />I've found that gram per gram the various brands are pretty comparable. I notice that Coghlans tends to leave more residue on the bottom of a pot, but it's been a while since I've played around with the various brands. I'll have to do some more formal testing and write it up some time.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-86826244844458237172012-03-21T12:20:46.247-07:002012-03-21T12:20:46.247-07:00Jim, have you ever done a comparison between the e...Jim, have you ever done a comparison between the esbit brand and the stansport pill shaped ones?<br /><br />Excellent blog, by the way.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06225818306852273035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-56622451460314658912012-01-13T11:08:09.052-08:002012-01-13T11:08:09.052-08:00Hi, Bill,
Actually, the residue wipes off pretty ...Hi, Bill,<br /><br />Actually, the residue wipes off pretty easily as is, but the dish soap idea is a good one. I know the dish soap technique is common with wood fires, so I'm sure it would work with hexamine.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-30713540798069077842012-01-13T11:03:18.821-08:002012-01-13T11:03:18.821-08:00After reading this I've wondered, have you eve...After reading this I've wondered, have you ever tried "soaping the pot" for easy removal of the residue? A little dish washing soap is spread on the bottom (and sides if necessary) before putting on the fire. When you are done, a damp cloth will normally remove the soap and any residue left.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607769725325374942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-32104489218269331502011-12-26T08:45:55.972-08:002011-12-26T08:45:55.972-08:00Nice. I've never tried that. Sounds like a r...Nice. I've never tried that. Sounds like a really good synergistic idea.<br /><br />HJHikin' Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554269915148144573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4359823178932343980.post-47053926174711250172011-12-26T00:20:46.506-08:002011-12-26T00:20:46.506-08:00I've used an Esbit stove on and off for years....I've used an Esbit stove on and off for years. I bought some bigger govt surplus heat bars to run on it and the work fine. Much cheaper that the actual Esbit tabs too.<br /><br />One thing I do is to gather a handful of TINY sticks to supplement the flame. The sticks should matchstick size or smaller, broken into stove type lengths. You would be surprised at how easy tiny sticks are to find pretty much anywhere you are.<br /><br />Light your tab and when it's about 1/3 done, start piling on the sticks. You'll make a tiny "campfire" in the stove. The tablet keeps the sticks going, and the heat of the tab makes them burn clean and hot. This really stretches your fuel and make the water boil quicker, plus it gives you something to do while you wait for the water to heat.kbatkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550127817176887112noreply@blogger.com