An Esbit stove is a compact, lightweight, and portable stove that uses Esbit fuel tablets for cooking and heating. To light an Esbit stove, follow these steps:
Gather the necessary items: You'll need the Esbit stove, Esbit fuel tablets, and a lighter or matches.
Set up a safe and stable cooking surface: Find a flat and non-flammable surface to place your Esbit stove. It could be a sturdy metal surface, a rock, or a purpose-built stove platform.
Open the Esbit stove: Unfold or open the stove to create a stable base. Most Esbit stoves are designed to be collapsible for easy storage and portability.
Place the Esbit fuel tablet: Inside the stove, there should be a small tray or space to hold the Esbit fuel tablet. Insert the tablet into this space.
Ignite the Esbit fuel tablet: Use a lighter or matches to light the edge of the fuel tablet. It should catch fire easily, as Esbit fuel tablets are designed to be easily ignitable.
Allow the fuel tablet to burn: The Esbit fuel tablet will continue to burn until it is completely consumed. The burning process may take several minutes, during which time the stove will generate heat for cooking or boiling water.
Adjust the flame: Esbit stoves do not have a flame control feature like gas stoves. However, you can adjust the heat output indirectly by moving your cookware closer or farther from the burning fuel tablet.
Cook or heat your food/water: Once the Esbit stove is generating heat, place your cookware on top of the stove, and cook your food or boil water as needed.
Extinguish the stove: When you're done cooking, remove the cookware from the stove. To extinguish the Esbit stove, you can simply remove the fuel tablet and let it burn out in a safe location, or you can use a tool to smother the flame if necessary.
Allow the stove and fuel tablet to cool: After use, make sure the stove and any remaining fuel tablet are fully cooled down before packing them away.
Always use caution when handling the Esbit stove and fuel tablets, as they can become very hot during use. Additionally, be mindful of where you set up the stove to ensure it is stable and won't pose a fire hazard.