Prior to this I used a MSR XKG-EX, too heavy. The Esbit stove with a weeks worth of fuel is small enough to fit inside a small cup. This fact makes it lighter and about 1/8 the size of my previous set up. The cost comparison is around $9.00 vs. [$] If there's a lighter, cheaper, and more functional stove out there I liked to know. Until then Esbit will continue to serve...
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