[eXe]

As for the sterno, where I live (Nevada) if I keep it in my bug out kit thats always in the suburban, it dries out quickly. I have changed over to those Esbit stoves and fuel tabs. The tabs never dry out (They are dry and look like bars of soap) and tend to cook at a higher temp than sterno

Take a look here

http://www.nitro-pak.com/product_info.php?cPath=42_43&products_id=112&gclid=CJitrfHL55sCFRFMagodgEdU4w

[SJSAMPLE]

Does sterno even get hot enough to cook or boil water?

I switched to a soda-can alcohol stove to compliment my MSR Pocket Rocket.

Those alcohol stoves are fun to make.
I have over a dozen all over my garage desk.

[metmom]

Excellent resource.