Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Yes there it is a "but" in the title line. And it's there for a good reason this is a great set with limitations from it's design. It's fuel source is Esbit solid fuel (Hexamine) tablets. A tablet is placed in the tray and lit with a match or lighter the tablet will burn with a steady heat for about 10-14 minutes usually enough time to boil 16oz of water for your freeze dried meals, for a hot drink or to warm the entrée of your MRE. The tablet burns with an all-or-nothing attitude and isn't really suitable for foods that require a simmer. Also bear in mind the condition under which it is used will effect the efficiency of the stove. High winds or subzero temperature can reduce the heat output. Tablets can be blown out and reused to conserve your fuel supply. OK lets have a look at the set itself. Three parts go to make up the set 1, the 16oz pot with built in folding staycool handles. 2, the stove itself. And 3 a lid to cover the pot. The stove unit fits inside the pot and the lid rests on top. A mesh draw string bag is provided for storage. The whole thing is, in my opinion, up to the usual high quality standards I'm used to from Esbit. After long hard research on the net for compact stove for my BoB and/or SiP kit I settled on this one. The tablets have a very long shelf life if kept away from moisture (I've used 10 year old tablets without a problem) I decided against alcohol stoves because of the hassle of fuel storage but that was a personal choice. All in all I'm very happy with the stove and highly recommend it. A few hints and tips. 1, Line the stove bottom with foil to reflect heat up and make clean up easier. 2, The bottom of the pot can be foil covered (dull side to the flame, shiny side to the pot) prevents the pot bottom from getting covered in fuel residue. 3, Save the plastic bags to wrap the stove section in before placing inside the pot for storage this is for sanitary reasons. REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS PRIOR TO USING STOVE SECTION. 4, You can get 9 14g fuel tablets plus 3 books of matches and a cut down plastic spoon inside the pot/stove and still close the lid for an all in one grab-and-go cook stove. 5, If what you're cooking requires stirring use a plastic spoon to avoid scratching the inside of the pot. If you're looking for a camping cookset or something for your emergency kit this is a great choice. "I can sleep when the wind blows"