Many thanks to all of you for your input. I really appreciate it. I can see it may be a bit of a learning curve like anything else. It actually took me a while to even find Esbit where I live, but then I found out that it is used as a fuel for model steam engines. I buy it at a local craft store. In the States it seems to be available at Wallmart but not in Canada. I think it has to do with our strict shipping regulations and such. I believe I will like using Esbit once I get the hang of it, and the weight saving likely outweighs the cost.

Howie