Expedition Solid Fuel - 40 XL Hexamine 1300-Degree Tablets in 10 Retail Packages - Rugged & Submersible Storage Trays for Camping Stoves and Fire Starting, Backpacking, Survival, and Bushcraft
Brand | Expedition Research LLC |
Flavor | Natural Wood |
Item Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
Item Form | Tablet |
About this item
- Each tablet weighs 14 grams and has a burning time of around 15 minutes.
- Each tablet is stored individually in a durable, submersible storage tray (not foil), as to prevent damaging other tablets within package. Suitable for both high/low altitudes and temperatures.
- Safe and clean fuel that ignites with matches or lighter. Great to use with our folding pocket stove or as a fire starter.
- .Universal size 14g size. Ultra-high energy density.
- Suitable for all-season use including very low temperatures.
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Product Description
Ultra-high energy density for better performance. Safe and smokeless fuel cubes are perfect for starting campfires, heating or boiling food and water. Non-Toxic and creates no ash residue.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 4 x 3.25 x 7 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | Expedition Research LLC |
ASIN | B07FPN169R |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #192,821 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #57 in Camping Replacement Fuel |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Batteries required | No |
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Light weight | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
Easy to use | — | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | — |
Heat output | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | — |
Scent | — | 3.3 | — | — | 3.3 | 3.6 |
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Customers like the quality, portability, and performance of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it leaves very little residue after it is burned up. They are also happy with the value, saying that it is good value for money. However, some customers have mixed opinions on ease of starting, smell, and lighting.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the solid fire fuel. For example, they mention it burns well, it ignites vigorously, and it burn hot. Some say that it's cheaper than the name brand and that it burn cleaner than other popular fuel tabs. That said, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...they are very reliable and if you need to avoid detection these will allow you to heat a small container of food or water...." Read more
"...I have tried many of these types of fire tablets but this burned the cleanest I have ever seen. No residue was left on the stove...." Read more
"They are great and burn pretty hot in last quite a minute great to start boiling water with" Read more
"ER solid fuel burns cleaner and longer than other popular fuel tabs." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it works better than ESBIT cubes, and is virtually identical. The tablets work well and last long enough to get your fire started. Some say that they are the best performing hexamine tablets, and that they work well as a firewood starter. They also mention that the tablets are pretty efficient.
"...Useable flame is more like 10 minutes. Works excellent for starting a camp fire" Read more
"...both brands under identical circumstances and found them to perform virtually identical...." Read more
"...They are not terrible they seem to be pretty efficient...." Read more
"this was awesome. worked better than the older stuff." Read more
Customers find the solid fire fuel tablet to be small and compact, making it handy for a light weight option for cooking or purifying water. They also say it adds almost no weight and a very tiny amount of additional bulk. Customers also mention that it's easy to store and use, and is great for backpacking. 4 tablets seems to be the perfect size for camping.
"This is handy for a light weight option for cooking or purifying water,..." Read more
"...I can't stress how awesome it is that these tablets can simply be thrown in my pack without first being ziploc'ed then quarantined in a vinyl dry..." Read more
"...Anyway they do the job and you can take them in your checked luggage. Just don’t let a package open until you’re ready to burn the thing." Read more
"...I've been packing them with the box (just in case). It adds almost no weight and a very tiny amount of additional bulk...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the solid fire fuel. They say it's cheap and you get what you pay for.
"...Conclusion: Performance was identical. E.R. tablets were cheaper and the packaging doesn't let the stink out...." Read more
"what's to say, it's solid fuel for heating watercheaper than the name brand" Read more
"...price highCooligans, cheap and you get what you pay for. Burn Dirty takes three if they burn completely...." Read more
"...Worth every penny" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the residue of the solid fire fuel. They mention that it leaves very little residue after it is burned up, and that it is definitely cleaner than other fuels.
"...No residue was left on the stove.When I tested it, I did so in an empty parking lot that is built like a wind tunnel...." Read more
"...They burn just as long and as hot but definitely cleaner. I’m not a fan of the packaging though...." Read more
"...also great lightweight stove and fuel for hikes or the BOB. minimal residue, lights with lighter. it is not tinder so block the wind" Read more
"These fuel tabs burn as well as any other. Very little residue remaining after it is burned up...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the smell of the solid fire fuel. Some like that there is no petroleum smell, while others say that it produces black fumes.
"...aside, I prefer the Expedition Research because it's packaging is better at hiding the smell of the tablets...." Read more
"...1 tablet can boil one pot of water.My only issue is the smell. Why the stale fish flake smell????..." Read more
"...There was no noticeable odor when opening the box. That's nice if you keep one in your hiking bag like I do...." Read more
"It is good as other brand except it produces black fume.... My pot got blackened...(washer able at least)" Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of starting the solid fire fuel. Some mention that it's easy to manage in esbit trays, and super convenient. They say it can be used to light wet wood. However, others say that it took several attempts to get a fire started, and that it didn't ignite vigorously.
"...The perforations in esbit trays make it easier to manage...." Read more
"...Does take a good bit of time to light though. So make sure you have a good source for fire" Read more
"...Easy to ignite, burns a long time, can be used to light wet wood if you want a bonfire." Read more
"Want to start a fire with wet wood? This is how to do it. Easy to start and burns HOT, the fire will be ready for s’mores in two shakes of a lambs..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the lighting of the solid fire fuel. Some mention that it's easy to light, with minimal residue, and can be used to light wet wood. However, others say that it is very hard to light and won't work in a breeze. Some say that the fuel does not stay lit for the amount of time they say it should, and that the tablet will not light.
"...all the heat from the alcohol burning goes upward and the tablet will not light." Read more
"...Once you get them lit they do burn very well but they are a little harder to light then 1 would think" Read more
"Lights immediately and gets the wood for the stove burning quickly. It does not last for 15 as stated on package, it’s more closer to 8 minutes." Read more
"Very hard to light, burn for about 4 minutes" Read more
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they are very reliable and if you need to avoid detection these will allow you to heat a small container of food or water.
tip, you can put an MRE food pouch in the water and it will get heated while you heat your water.
these are a bit smaller than E Z bit but I think they burn a bit hotter.
When I tested it, I did so in an empty parking lot that is built like a wind tunnel. A slight breeze feels like it could knock over a small child. I am unsure if it was because of the stove or these tablets, but the wind didn't seem to bother the flame at all.
The one concern everyone has with these types of tablets is burn time. Generic ones get 10 minutes at best. The package for these said 15 minutes. When I timed it, even with the wind, it lasted 27 minutes for the first tab and 31 minutes for the second.
If you are preparing to ever need an emergency fire starter that will light for sure with a good burn time, these are the top shelf tabs you want.
Both tests were performed in a Snow Peak Trek 1400 Titanium pot. The test was performed on a titanium Clikstand T-2 with the titanium Windscreen T-2C. The insert to hold the tablet is the Trangia aluminum gel burner.
I started with 1.75 cups of water as prescribed by my Mountain House Beef Stew. The ambient temperature was 57F. The starting temperature of the water was 66F. Test was performed against a wall sheltered from 9MPH wind. Soot was cleaned from the bottom of the pan in between tests.
Figures are in minutes and seconds. (00:00)
Esbit
simmered at 5:10
boil at 5:37
boiled until 10:11
candle sized flame until 12:25
Expedition Research
simmered at 5:14
boiled at 5:40
boiled until 10:20
candle sized flame until 12:30
Conclusion: Performance was identical. E.R. tablets were cheaper and the packaging doesn't let the stink out.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
I repeated this test with other pots and stands. I discovered pot size and distance from the flame is critical. With smaller diameter pots closer to the flame performance was significantly diminished. You should test your setup beforehand. Not every pot and stand combination will work well with hexamine solid fuel tablets.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020
Both tests were performed in a Snow Peak Trek 1400 Titanium pot. The test was performed on a titanium Clikstand T-2 with the titanium Windscreen T-2C. The insert to hold the tablet is the Trangia aluminum gel burner.
I started with 1.75 cups of water as prescribed by my Mountain House Beef Stew. The ambient temperature was 57F. The starting temperature of the water was 66F. Test was performed against a wall sheltered from 9MPH wind. Soot was cleaned from the bottom of the pan in between tests.
Figures are in minutes and seconds. (00:00)
Esbit
simmered at 5:10
boil at 5:37
boiled until 10:11
candle sized flame until 12:25
Expedition Research
simmered at 5:14
boiled at 5:40
boiled until 10:20
candle sized flame until 12:30
Conclusion: Performance was identical. E.R. tablets were cheaper and the packaging doesn't let the stink out.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
I repeated this test with other pots and stands. I discovered pot size and distance from the flame is critical. With smaller diameter pots closer to the flame performance was significantly diminished. You should test your setup beforehand. Not every pot and stand combination will work well with hexamine solid fuel tablets.