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  • Jun 23, 2017 at 4:30 pm #3475058
    Jon Fong / Flat Cat Gear
    BPL Member

    @jonfong

    Locale: FLAT CAT GEAR

    Maybe this is just new to me, but there seems to be a 5 gram Esbit tablet out there.  I was only aware of the 14 gram and the 4 gram versions.  For you ULers out there that only boil 1 cup of water, this might be just the ticket to get your water a little warmer.  Best

    Jun 23, 2017 at 4:39 pm #3475059
    Michael Gillenwater
    BPL Member

    @mwgillenwater

    Locale: Seattle area

    Not clear what you are getting from the website. Description still says they are 14g tablets. But specs and photo indicate 5g tabs. Some will will need to call or order to find out.

    Although photo indicates that 5g tabs exist, which is interesting, regardless.

    Jun 23, 2017 at 4:52 pm #3475061
    Jon Fong / Flat Cat Gear
    BPL Member

    @jonfong

    Locale: FLAT CAT GEAR

    Maybe it is a web transition issue?  This is what I see when I click on the link:

    They are available on Amazon as well.

    Jun 23, 2017 at 5:43 pm #3475073
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    Here is the product page from the manufacturer

    https://esbit.de/en/solid-fuel-tablets-16-x-5g-001-016-00/

    Jun 23, 2017 at 6:24 pm #3475084
    Michael Gillenwater
    BPL Member

    @mwgillenwater

    Locale: Seattle area

    available on amazon.

    Jun 23, 2017 at 8:25 pm #3475094
    Adam Kilpatrick
    BPL Member

    @oysters

    Locale: South Australia

    Ooh nice! Also in the same packaging as the 14g tabs. I’ve only been able to find the 4g tabs in carboard with no other packaging. Not the end of the world, but that 14g packaging is rather nice and clean and light and easy to use without worry.

    Jun 23, 2017 at 8:46 pm #3475099
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    Wonder if they’ll stink like the larger ones. Nice plus with the 4g.

    Jun 24, 2017 at 6:11 am #3475124
    Bob Moulder
    BPL Member

    @bobmny10562

    Locale: Westchester County, NY

     

    available on amazon.

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBM79MK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T1_BdBtzbE23HT84

    Whoa, $12.74 for 16 tabs… 80¢ per 5g tab!!

    Much cheaper direct from the mfgr, although shipping might kill it.  :^/

    Jun 24, 2017 at 9:08 am #3475137
    Ken Thompson
    BPL Member

    @here

    Locale: Right there

    14 gram tablets burn approximately 12 minutes and are best for cooking meals, boiling water, or starting fires. 4 gram tablets burn for 5 minutes and 5 gram tablets burn for 7 minutes. Both are ideal for hobby applications such as steam-launch boats and hobby trains. 5 gram tablets are perfect for use with the Esbit coffee maker.

    Jun 24, 2017 at 9:24 am #3475140
    JCH
    BPL Member

    @pastyj-2-2

    Whoa, $12.74 for 16 tabs..

    Ha!  Retailer linked to in the OP may be charging only $5.99 for one box, but with the shipping charge it balloons to $13.55 :)  Shipping for 10 boxes is $33.18 !!!

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