German Army Esbit Pocket Stove
Good used condition. Fully functional and field-ready, with light wear and typical service markings.
Genuine Issue Surplus
KEY FEATURES
This is a genuine German Army Esbit pocket stove, issued for field cooking and heating rations.
Two-Position Cooking Stand
The folding side walls open into two locked positions to suit different cookware. Keep them upright at ninety degrees for standard army mess tins and small pots, or angle them inwards at forty-five degrees to hold narrow mugs and canteen cups securely over the flame.
Galvanised Steel Construction
Made from pressed, electrolytically galvanised steel, this stove resists heavy field abuse and high heat without warping. These used surplus burners show honest service wear, including soot marks and surface patina, proving their authentic military background while remaining fully operational.
Compact Solid Fuel Design
Designed around clean-burning hexamine fuel tablets, the stove needs no pumps, hoses, or pressurised gas canisters. It folds down completely flat to fit in a pocket, with enough internal space to store your solid fuel blocks inside the closed unit during transport.
Pack this battle-tested German pocket burner in your bushcraft kit or emergency bug-out bag for reliable boiling and cooking in the field.
This item was used by the German Army during the Late Cold War (1961–1991) and is in Grade 1 condition. It is in very good condition with plenty of life left. We recommend giving it a wash before wearing.
| Product Code | SKU8537K |
| Department | Equipment |
| Condition/Grade | Grade 1 |
| Era | Late Cold War (1961–1991) |
| Issuing Country | German |
| Service | Army |
| Make | Esbit / Bundeswehr Issue |
| Model | Taschenkocher (Folding Pocket Stove) |
| Material | Electrolytically Galvanised Steel |
| Fuel Compatibility | Hexamine / Solid Fuel Tablets |
| NATO Stock Number (NSN) | 7310-12-121-1689 |
| Operating Positions | Two-Position Adjustable Wings (90° and 45°) |
| Colour / Pattern | Silver, Gray |
| Key Features | NATO Stock Numbered, Lightweight, Packable, Flame Resistant |
| Activities | Camping & Bushcraft, Hiking & Trekking, Emergency Preparedness, Historical Reenactment, Fishing & Hunting |
Grade 1 represents solid, fully functional military surplus that has been deployed or issued but remains in great usable condition with plenty of life left.
- Functionality: 100% field-ready. All main zippers, press studs, drawstrings, and buckles work as intended with no critical faults.
- Fabric & Wear: Structurally sound with light cosmetic wear, minor abrasion, or subtle fading from normal military use and laundering.
- Markings & Personalisation: May feature soldier names, unit numbers, service markings, or light depot stamps written on tags or fabric.
- Repairs: May include neat, professional military-standard stitches or minor reinforcement patches that do not compromise gear integrity.
- Storage & Cleanliness: Gear is serviceable straight out of the box, though a standard initial wash or airing is recommended to clear typical military surplus storage scent and minor handling dust.
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