Esbit CS585HA 3-Piece Lightweight Camping Cook Set for Use with Solid Fuel Tablets

I've been camping and hiking all my life and I have to say that this little solid fuel cooking system is awesome! I've used Esbit solid fuel tabs for awhile now and they're wonderful - I keep tabs in my 10 essentials kit. I got this little baby just for fun and to see what I could do with it and thus far I'm more than impressed. Super compact, well made, super light, and super easy to use. I got this model because of the built-in windscreen design (needed to maximize solid fuel efficiency) and the perfect 20oz size cup, which is just right for solo camping/hiking activities. Use it with a larger pot if needed like the GSI Soloist. As it is the kit allows me to store 12 14gram tabs (that's 120+ minutes of fuel) and a lighter all wrapped in a cute little mesh bag. Bottom line, while I still use liquid fuel systems, this kit can be used as your exclusive stove for many types of (multi-day) outings. That said, this kit and certainly the Esbit brand is probably one of the best solid fuel combos around for the $$. So if you're thinking about one just get it, we've all wasted more $$ on lesser things! ~ Last thought. Cold water takes more heat energy to warm, so if you're camping with this thing, take a 16oz container of water to bed with you and you'll be heat water from 70* instead of 40* in the AM and thus much more efficient- for any trail cook system.

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"

I’ve been using the Esbit CS585HA for my backpacking trips, and I really like this little setup. It’s ultra-light and compact—everything nests neatly into the included mesh bag, and it weighs just under 7 oz. The hard-anodized aluminum pot is durable, has volume indicators, and the folding handles are sturdy. The stove works well with Esbit’s solid fuel cubes, which burn cleanly and are easy to pack. The wind deflector/pot stand is a nice touch, helping to keep the flame focused and efficient. My only wish is that it could accept a wider range of fuels. If it were compatible with alcohol or wood, it would be the ultimate lightweight cook kit.

I was really excited when this cookset arrived and it is something that is really awesome! I'm getting ready to go on an extended hike for a month and this is what I wanted. I have used canister and alcohol systems and I just really enjoyed the videos on this system. I have not used Esbit cubes as I find them to be rather pricey. I was able to purchase a lot of Coughlan fuel tablets really cheap, $1.24 for 24 tablets per box is a great deal. I used two tablets for two cups of water and the wind was normal nothing serious. Well, the water got warm and steamy but no rolling boil I was really down. I then did what another owner suggested and lined the bottom tray with aluminum foil, it really does help in the cleanup. I also made a very inexpensive wind screen out of the foil to circle the whole pot, but underneath the handles....Wow those cubes took off the second time and the water got hot fast! I did wait close to an hour as I put it through its normal operation. Now it is not that fastest boiling system out there on the market but I think it is one of the best around for the price. I have never cooked a meal when I have gone hiking. I have always boiled water and added it to my dehydrated meals. Once you hike for a while, you set up camp and get water refill, then you cook. I love just sitting down and relaxing while my water boils........ I did a minor change to improve this cookset, someone had mentioned they wished the tablet was closer to the pot. Well I found a small can and cut it in half and raised the fuel to about half an inch. I have to say the performance is so much better now.

Terrible, chauffe vite et bien. Est pratique en voyage moto car ne prend pas de place et la tasse peut servir aussi si on ne chauffe pas

Ligero y útil

Perfecto para camping para una persona

Tout petit, tout léger, bien pratique pour faire chauffer de l'eau (400 ml, deux briquettes de 4g de combustibles). Entretien facile et rangement facile, que du bonheur.